The official name is Meishozan Toshoji Temple.
This temple was built in the memory of those killed in battle, when Sakanoueno Tamuramaro suppressed a civil war in the Tohoku area during the era of Emperor Kammu (781-806).
In addition to the main hall, the tombs of Sogo and his son, a sacred treasure hall where personal effects of Sogo are displayed, and Sogo Ichidaiki-kan (Sogo biography hall) where the detailed scenes of Sogo making a direct appeal are reproduced by 66 dolls and 13 scenes are on the premises.
Ajisai (hydrangea) festival is held in June every year.
Address: 1-558, Sogo, Narita-shi
Phone: 0476-27-3131
| Foreign languages | English (The Association of Narita Volunteer Guides; Reservation required; 0476-22-2111, ext. 541) |
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| Access | 15 min. walk from Keisei Sogo Sando Stn; 10 min by bus bound for "Jinbei-watashi" from JR/Keisei Narita Stn. |