Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Shizuoka

Name: Kunōzan Tōshō-gū
Address: 390 Negoya Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, 422-8011, Japan
Telephone: +81 54-237-2438

#3 among attractions in Shizuoka

Temple, Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites

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The Kunōzan Tōshō-gū is a Shintō shrine in Suruga-ku in the city of Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is the original burial place of the first shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is thus the oldest of the Tōshō-gū shrines in the country. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on April 17, although its spring festival on February 17–18 is a larger event. ()

Local name: 久能山東照宮 Established: 1617 (407 years ago)Architectural style: Ishi-no-ma-zukuriCoordinates: 34°57'53"N, 138°28'5"E

Address

390 Negoya Suruga-kuShizuoka 422-8011 Japan

Contact

+81 54-237-2438

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Kunōzan Tōshō-gū – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nihondaira Observatory, Nihondaira Ropeway, Nihondaira, JCPM Yakiimo Station.

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Observatories and planetariums
Nihondaira Observatory, Shizuoka
17 min walk • Nihondaira Observatory is an astronomical observatory that is located on a hill overlooking Shimizu, Japan. It has been the source for numerous discoveries of minor planet by astronomer Takeshi Urata.
~1740 ftNW
Aerial tramway
Nihondaira Ropeway, Shizuoka
9 min walk • The Nihondaira Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in the city of Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, operated by Shizuoka Railway. Opened in 1967, the line climbs Nihondaira, a hill with views of the city, Suruga Bay, and Mount Fuji. The line does not accept LuLuCa, a smart card ticketing system by Shizutetsu.
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Scenic lookout point with Mt. Fuji views
Nihondaira, Shizuoka
20 min walk • Nihondaira is a scenic area located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan. A plateau at the centre of Shizuoka city, with a maximum altitude of 308 metres, Nihondaira is famous for its views of Mount Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, the Japanese Southern Alps, Shimizu Port, and Suruga Bay.
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Observatories and planetariums
JCPM Yakiimo Station, Shizuoka
9 min walk • The JCPM Yakiimo Station is an astronomical observatory station at Shimizu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. It has the following observatory code: IAU-Observatory, Code 885.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kunōzan Tōshō-gū open?

Kunōzan Tōshō-gū is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kunōzan Tōshō-gū?

Nearby attractions include Nihondaira Ropeway, Shizuoka (9 min walk), JCPM Yakiimo Station, Shizuoka (9 min walk), Nihondaira Observatory, Shizuoka (17 min walk), Nihondaira, Shizuoka (20 min walk).