Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-04 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, in Shizuoka's Suruga ward, is the original burial place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shōgun, which makes it the oldest of all the Tōshō-gū shrines in Japan — Nikko Toshogu among them. Its main festival is held every year on 17 April, but its spring festival on 17–18 February is the bigger event.
Nihondaira is about 1 km away in a straight line. We have not checked a route up, opening hours or fees, so check local information before you go.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
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What this place is
The Kunōzan Tōshō-gū (久能山東照宮) 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.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-04 · Official visiting information
Background text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Shrine
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