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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine（久能山東照宮）

くのうざんとうしょうぐう Kunozan Toshogu

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine（久能山東照宮）

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Ieyasu was first buried here, 19 years before the present Nikko shrine buildings; this is the prototype of the gongen style, atop 1,159 steps. A National Treasure.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Lacquer art / Sculpture
City / townShizuoka
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Kunozan Toshogu?
It is in Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Kunozan Toshogu?
Ieyasu was first buried here, six years before Nikko; this is the prototype of the gongen style, atop 1,159 steps. The focus is architecture, lacquerware, sculpture.
When was Kunozan Toshogu established?
It dates from 1617.

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