62 Honmachi, Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
¥500
Toshin-ji Temple, located an 8-minute walk from JR Shiroishi Station, is a Jodo sect temple known for its impressive Sanmon gate, which is a relocated section of Shiroishi Castle's Ninomaru Ote Ninomon gate. The temple is also the final resting place of Sanada Yukimura's daughter, Ume-hime, and his son, Daihachi. Visitors can explore the temple grounds and see the graves of Ume-hime and Daihachi, offering a glimpse into a poignant chapter of the Sengoku era. The temple provides a serene atmosphere and a connection to local history.