Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Sightseeing Tour From Shimizu Port/Van Taxi

• Mt. Fuji View Shimizu Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

• Private Sightseeing Tour from Shimizu Port / Sedan Taxi

• Shimizu Shore Excursion: Mt. Fuji View Tour, Licensed Guide

• Private Sightseeing Tour From Shimizu Port/Small Bus

There are separate and combined admission fees for the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine and the attached museum. Admission to the shrine costs ¥700 for adults and ¥300 for kids. Admission to the museum costs ¥600 for adults and ¥300 for kids. Combo tickets to both attractions cost ¥1,200 for adults and ¥500 for kids.

The Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is open every day of the year from 9am until 5pm. Last entry is 10 minutes before closing, but you'll likely want to schedule more time. You may want to visit when the shrine's special religious events take place, often on the 1st, 17th, and 26th of the month.

Aim to spend around 3–4 hours at the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. While the shrine and attached museum will take 1–2 hours to see, you reach the hilltop shrine either via the Nihondaira Ropeway or by hiking up more than 1,100 steps. Either approach adds time to your overall visit.

Access the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine via Shizuoka Station, about 108 miles (175 kilometers) southwest of Tokyo. From the station, take a bus for 45 minutes to the Nihondaira Ropeway. Then, take the ropeway to the shrine—a scenic 5-minute ride, departing every 10–15 minutes—or walk for 20 minutes up 1,100-plus steps. There’s no road to the shrine.

Yes, you can visit the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine on guided tours, which are run by external operators rather than the shrine. Many Shizuoka shore excursions or private guided tours include time at the shrine along with area attractions, such as Miho no Matsubara Beach, Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, and Sumpu Castle Park.