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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
1 / 5 The lacquered main shrine of Kunozan ToshoguPhoto: 663highland / CC BY-SA 4.0
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The original resting place of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu — a National Treasure in lacquer and gold, clinging to a cliff over the Pacific. Reached by a spectacular ropeway from Nihondaira. Inside the grounds there are ~250 stone steps; magnificent, but plan around mobility.
- Works in the rain — useful at a port where Fuji hides 6 days in 10.
- English: English leaflet at entrance.
- Hours: 9:00–17:00 (season varies).
- About 4 hr door to door — a 2–3 hour stop cannot hold it.
Everything on Kunozan Toshogu
Part of the full Nihondaira guide.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine and your ship
Both pins on one map, with the distance between them.
Tours that stop here
The ones I'd book — booked before you sail, since there is no tour desk at the pier.
Private Shimizu Highlights by Jumbo Taxi
The one I'd book for a first call with 5–6 hours: Nihondaira, Kunozan and Miho — all three of Shimizu's big sights — in four hours, with the ropeway and the driving handled.
US$350 per person for 2 · US$699 per vehicle Meets at the pier 4.9★ · 156 reviews · 4 hours Fits and has seats on 12 of 20 calls from 27 Oct Why it's on this list →
Private Shimizu for Two: The Sedan Tour
Our most-recommended Shimizu tour — Nihondaira, the ropeway to Kunozan, and Miho — in a sedan sized for two or three.
US$259 per person for 2 · US$518 per vehicle Meets at the pier 4.9★ · 34 reviews · 4 hours Fits and has seats on 12 of 20 calls from 27 Oct Why it's on this list →
Mt. Fuji View Tour with a Licensed Guide
The pick for people who want to choose: a nationally licensed guide and a car for six hours, with three or four stops you select from a list.
From US$378 per person · max 7 Pickup at the pier 4.9★ · 23 reviews · 6 hours Fits and has seats on 13 of 20 calls from 27 Oct Why it's on this list →Questions people send us
How do I get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine from Shimizu cruise port?
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is Taxi to Nihondaira + 12 min ropeway from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.
How much does Kunozan Toshogu Shrine cost?
Ropeway + shrine set ~¥1,950. Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.
Is Kunozan Toshogu Shrine a good rainy-day option in Shimizu?
Yes — Kunozan Toshogu Shrine works even in poor weather, which matters here because Mt. Fuji is only clearly visible about 3–4 days out of 10.
Plans that already include it
Each one is a finished day, walked and timed from the gangway.
What to put beside it
Each of these still lands you back aboard with the hour to spare on a 6-hour call.
