Kunōzan Tōshōgū
About
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
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Unknown
History
Kunōzan Tōshōgū is the birthplace of the Tōshōgū shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Following Ieyasu's final years at nearby Sunpu Castle, his spirit was enshrined at Kunō Mountain according to his will. The beautiful gongen-style shrine buildings, constructed during the early Edo period, represent a masterpiece of architectural technique and are designated as National Treasures. The pilgrimage path of 1,159 stone steps serves as a spiritual practice, and the view of Suruga Bay from the summit is spectacular. Ieyasu's teaching, "A person's lifetime is like carrying a heavy burden on a distant journey," continues to live on in this historic sacred place.
Benefits
Goshuin Gallery
Tips
本殿西側面に「逆さ葵」と呼ばれる上下逆向きの葵紋があります。御社殿を西側に回り込まないと気づかない彫刻です。
御朱印帳は参拝前に社務所参拝受付に預けておくと、参拝後すぐに受け取れます。御社殿まで登ってから戻る方が多く、往復の時間を無駄にしがちです。
本殿裏の神廟エリアに家康公の墓所である石塔が西向きに建っています。表参道からは見えないため、気づかずに帰る参拝者が多いです。
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