All Reviews of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

To get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, you first take the cable car, with beautiful views of the forest and Suruga Bay along the way. After arriving, you climb the stone steps, surrounded by lush green trees. Walking up the steps feels like traveling through time.

The shrine buildings themselves are also very ornate, with vermilion structures and intricate carvings. The details are really worth taking your time to appreciate.

Looking out over Suruga Bay from the mountain, the ocean view combined with the ancient shrine creates a very special atmosphere〜

The whole trip is a little tiring, but the scenery and atmosphere along the way make it well worth it!

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine sits between the mountains and the sea. It is the original Toshogu shrine in Japan and the first resting place of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu. Taking the ropeway means you don't have to climb all 1,159 stone steps, and you can easily enjoy magnificent views of Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula. The most impressive sight in the grounds is the National Treasure shrine building, with black lacquer, vermilion, gold leaf, and intricate carvings that make it both ornate and solemn. Walking all the way to the shrine at the very back and experiencing the peaceful atmosphere steeped in history makes it truly worth a visit!

Although it's not as famous as Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the scenery here is beautiful.

You don't have to climb the stairs—you can take the ropeway from Nihondaira. You get to learn about history and enjoy the views. Totally worth it!