Nihon-daira Ropeway | National Treasure Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Night Special Viewing IRODORI Set Ticket (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
- A special nighttime viewing of the national treasure, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, which is not normally possible.
- You can enjoy an extraordinary space that you would not normally experience in a majestic and fantastical atmosphere created by the illuminated shrine buildings.
- This is content that can be enjoyed by one person.
Product Info
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- Facility introduction -
The Nihondaira Ropeway is a 1,065m long ropeway that connects the summit of Mount Arido in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, with Nihondaira, a scenic spot overlooking Mount Fuji, and Mount Kuno, home to the national treasure Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, where Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined. While most ropeways go from the foot of the mountain to the summit, the Nihondaira Ropeway is extremely rare in Japan, with its starting station located higher than its final station.
-Ticket Information-
- Plan contents: Round-trip ticket for Nihon-daira Ropeway and admission fee to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
- Dates: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 (national holiday) to Sunday, December 7th, 2025. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in September and October, and Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in November and December.
*No event will be held from November 21st (Friday) to 23rd (Sunday) due to the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine ritual. - Usage period: Limited to the reserved date and time
-Ticket Introduction-
Take the ropeway to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine during the nighttime hours when it is not normally in operation, and enjoy the night view along the sea.
Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the illuminated temple grounds, which you cannot experience during the day.
How to present your Swipe Voucher
Purchase Notice
- Before boarding, you will need to exchange your ticket at the counter.
- A ticket is required for admission to the special night viewing.
- This ticket is a set that includes a round-trip ropeway ride and a visit to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
- "Monzen no Megumi Mitaragi" and "Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Museum" are closed at night.
- There is a limit to the number of tickets that can be sold per day (the number of people who can visit). Once the limit is reached, sales will end.
Please understand in advance. Also, for operational reasons, we will determine the arrival time in advance. - Please note that the tickets you purchase will be tickets for different admission times.
*Tickets are divided into four time slots for admission each day: <18:00-18:30> <18:30-19:00> <19:00-19:30> <19:30-20:00>.
When you visit, please come to the ropeway station during these admission times. - The Nihondaira Station and Kunozan Station platforms are not wheelchair accessible and cannot be used by wheelchair users.
Additionally, the grounds of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine also have many stone steps, making it impossible to enter the shrine in a wheelchair. - If you are coming by car, we have free parking available, but if it is full, please use a nearby parking lot.
- The ropeway will be suspended in the event of strong winds of 15 m/s or more, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 5 or higher, or bad weather.
In such cases, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses to the site. - This ticket does not grant priority boarding or shortened waiting times.
- Depending on the congestion situation on the day, there may be a waiting time for tickets. Please check the website for the congestion situation and forecast on the day.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons, discounts, etc.
- Please note that we cannot offer refunds after purchase for customer convenience.
- Please keep all animals in cages while inside the carrier. We do not provide cages, so please bring your own. (Service dogs, guide dogs, etc. are excluded.)
Reminders
Please note that we cannot offer refunds after purchase for reasons attributable to the customer.
The ropeway may be suspended due to facility renewal work. Please check the website in advance.
Free for children up to 3 years old. Up to 1 child aged 3 or under can ride free per paying person.
Redemption Location
Nihondaira Station (Ticket Office)
Address Info: 597-8 Kusanagi, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka PrefectureHow to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please click on the redemption link in the order confirmation email, enter the verification code (skip this step if you have already logged in), and follow the on-site staff's instructions to complete the Swipe to Redeem process
Experience Location
Location Name: Nihon-daira Ropeway
Address: Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Nihondaira RopewayLocation Name: Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Address: 390 Negoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8011Location Name: Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Museum
Address: 390 Negoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8011Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is highly significant as the original burial site of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. It is designated a National Treasure and is renowned for its vibrant, richly decorated Gongen-zukuri style architecture. The shrine holds immense importance for understanding Japan's Edo period history and religious heritage.
To reach the main shrine complex of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine from the base by foot, visitors need to ascend approximately 1,159 stone steps. This traditional approach offers a scenic, albeit strenuous, journey. Alternatively, most visitors access the shrine via the Nihondaira Ropeway, which brings them to a point near the shrine's entrance, requiring fewer steps to navigate the immediate shrine grounds.
The Nihondaira Ropeway ride is a relatively short and enjoyable journey. It typically takes approximately 4 minutes to travel one way between Nihondaira Plateau and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. The ride provides panoramic views of Suruga Bay, the surrounding landscape, and, on clear days, distant glimpses of Mount Fuji.
From the Nihondaira Ropeway, passengers can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. The gondolas offer expansive vistas of Suruga Bay, the lush green tea plantations of Shizuoka, and the Pacific Ocean. On clear days, majestic Mount Fuji is also visible in the distance, creating a picturesque backdrop to the coastal scenery below.
The night special viewing at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, accessed via the Nihondaira Ropeway, offers an exclusive and extraordinary experience not normally possible. The shrine buildings are beautifully illuminated, creating a majestic and fantastical atmosphere. This rare opportunity, combined with elegant origami-themed lighting by artist "YouRuMaru," transforms the historical site into a dazzling, unique space, allowing visitors to enjoy a profound cultural and aesthetic encounter.
The Nihondaira Ropeway's standard operating hours typically vary by season. For the special night viewing event at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, specific extended evening hours are implemented during the limited autumn period. It is highly recommended to check the official schedule for the precise event dates and times to ensure access and plan your visit for this unique illuminated shrine experience.
To reach Kunozan Toshogu Shrine from Shimizu Port, you can take a local bus from Shin-Shimizu Station, which is accessible from Shimizu Port, directly to Nihondaira. From Nihondaira, the most direct and scenic way to the shrine is by taking the Nihondaira Ropeway. Alternatively, for those seeking a more traditional and physically challenging route, a bus can take you to the base of Kunozan, allowing for the ascent via the shrine's many stone steps.
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