It is an Important Cultural Property.
This gate is the first thing you encounter after buying your entrance ticket at the shrine office.
Its crimson-colored form, standing at the top of steep stone steps, had a gorgeous and dignified atmosphere.
The steps are steeper and longer than you'd think when you start to climb, so you need to be careful, even on the way down.
It is also known as the Chokaku Gomon Gate.
Attendant statues are enshrined on both sides of the gate.
It is often compared to Nikko's Yomeimon Gate, but I thought it fit in well with the surrounding atmosphere in its own way.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Tower Gate
389 Negoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 422-8011
This gate features a hip-and-gable roof and copper-tiled roof. While not as showy as the Yomeimon Gate at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, it exudes a sense of history and dignity. At the base of the tower gate are gold-leaf guardian lions facing the temple grounds.
Important Cultural Property
Romon Gate
The plaque on the front, which reads "Tosho Daigongen" (Tosho Daigongen), written by Emperor Gomizunoo, is also known as the Imperial Gate.
Constructed in 1617.
The shrine can be accessed via a ropeway from Nihondaira, which offers a scenic view of Suruga Bay, or by climbing the 1,159 stone steps from the base of Mount Kunozan.
Inside the shrine, visitors can admire intricate wood carvings, lacquered pillars, and other examples of Edo-period craftsmanship, as well as the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The shrine hosts several events throughout the year, including the Toshogu Grand Festival in April, which features traditional ceremonies, performances, and a parade.
Yes, the shrine is suitable for visitors of all ages, though the steep climb may be challenging for some. Families often enjoy the combination of historical exploration and scenic views.
