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Why Visit Kunozan Toshogu Shrine?<\/div>
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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is the sacred resting place chosen by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shrine\u2019s main hall, registered as a National Treasure of Japan<\/span>, is renowned for its magnificent lacquerwork and vibrant decorations. The museum displays more than 2,000 priceless artifacts<\/span> associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu and successive shoguns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you visit Shizuoka, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is a must-see destination<\/span> that offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan\u2019s history, culture, and samurai heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is the original Toshogu shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is enshrined here as the deity of the shrine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his later years, Ieyasu spent his retirement as the retired shogun at Sumpu Castle (Shizuoka), where he passed away on April 17, 1616, after a dramatic and eventful life spanning 75 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before his death, Tokugawa Ieyasu left instructions to his retainers regarding his burial and memorial rites: \u201cBury my body at Mount Kuno(Shizuoka), hold my funeral at Zojoji Temple in Edo (Tokyo), Place my memorial tablet at Daijuji Temple in Mikawa Province (Aichi), and after the first anniversary of my death, build a small shrine at Mount Nikko in Shimotsuke Province (Nikko) and enshrine me there.<\/span>\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In accordance with these final wishes, his remains were buried at Mount Kuno, and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine was founded on that sacred site by order of the second shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Table of Contents <\/p>\n

  1. The \u216fain Shrine Structures (National Treasure) \u5fa1\u793e\u6bbf<\/a> <\/li>
  2. The \u216fausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu \u5fb3\u5ddd\u5bb6\u5eb7\u516c\u970a\u5edf<\/a> <\/li>
  3. Tokugawa Ieyasu\u2019s Precepts \u5fb3\u5ddd\u5bb6\u5eb7\u516c\u5fa1\u907a\u8a13<\/a> <\/li>
  4. Visitor Information<\/a> <\/li>
  5. How to Get There<\/a> <\/li>
  6. Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Map<\/a> <\/li><\/ol>\n <\/i>\u76ee\u6b21\u3078<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>

    The \u216fain Shrine Structures (National Treasure) \u5fa1\u793e\u6bbf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Alongside Tokugawa Ieyasu<\/span>, the Main Shrine also enshrines Toyotomi Hideyoshi<\/span> and Oda Nobunaga<\/span> as accompanying deities. After the Meiji-era Separation of Shinto and Buddhism, they were invited to the shrine as the three leaders credited with ending the Sengoku Period<\/span> and bringing peace to Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The \u216fausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu \u5fb3\u5ddd\u5bb6\u5eb7\u516c\u970a\u5edf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    After leaving the ropeway station, a climb of about 100 steps will take you to the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Along the way, you\u2019ll find the famous Money Tree, a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. Many visitors pause to pray at both the tree and the mausoleum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Is the Money Tree? A Symbol of Ieyasu\u2019s Teachings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tokugawa Ieyasu taught three essential virtues: moderation in all things, kindness and compassion, and honesty. He advised his retainers that those who practiced these virtues consistently would be rewarded with prosperity and good fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Money Tree is based on a Japanese wordplay involving the final sound \u201cki\u201d (\u304d) in three virtues taught by Tokugawa Ieyasu: \u201cBanji no Yoki\u201d (moderation in all things), \u201cJihi Fukaki\u201d (kindness and compassion), and \u201cShojiki\u201d (honesty).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tokugawa Ieyasu\u2019s Precepts \u5fb3\u5ddd\u5bb6\u5eb7\u516c\u5fa1\u907a\u8a13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    Here are the famous precepts of Tokugawa Ieyasu.\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Life is like a long journey with a heavy burden upon your shoulders\u2014do not hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Accept hardship as a constant companion, and you will never know want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When desire stirs within your heart, recall the days of struggle and adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Patience is the foundation of lasting peace; regard anger as your greatest enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Those who know only victory and never defeat will eventually bring harm upon themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Judge yourself before judging others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Better to fall short than to exceed the proper measure.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Visitor Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n