29 Afutsubo, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
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¥1,000
Myosenji Temple, one of the three main Nichiren sect temples on Sado Island, is located on the former site of Sawada Castle. The temple features a beautiful five-story pagoda, the only one of its kind in Niigata Prefecture, modeled after the one in Nikko Toshogu. Visitors can explore the spacious grounds, admire the main hall and the thatched-roof Kuri (priest's living quarters), and see the grave of Hino Suketomo. The temple offers a serene atmosphere and a glimpse into the history of Sado Island.