Stone Steps at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Boasting 1,159 steps starting from the stone torii gate at the base of Mount Kunō, the path is known as “Ichigo-go-kurosan” (literally, “one by one, good work”), a play on the number 1,159. Until the Shizuoka Railway Nihondaira Ropeway opened in 1957, these stone steps were the only route to Tōshō-gū Shrine.
The view of Suruga Bay from the First Gate, located 909 steps up, is breathtaking. Mount Kunō stands at an elevation of 270 meters. Please enjoy the spectacular view of Suruga Bay while the sea breeze and the scent of the trees refresh your spirit. At the top of the stone steps, you will be greeted by the magnificent, National Treasure-designated shrine building.
- 1,159 stone steps
- Stone Torii Gate
- Gate 1
- The view from the First Gate
- Main Hall (National Treasure)
- Main Hall (National Treasure)
- Kuno-zan Toshogu Shrine, Main Hall
Basic Information
- Address
- Within the Negoya area of Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 422-8011
- Telephone Number
- 054-237-2438
- Access
[Car]
20 minutes from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, and approximately 10 minutes from the Nihondaira-Kunozan Smart Interchange on the Tomei Expressway (Please use the private parking lot.)[Public Transportation]
From JR Shizuoka Station, take the Shizutetsu Just Line (approx. 50 min) and get off at the "Kunozan-shita" bus stop; it is a 5-minute walk from there.- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
