10 Kita-tera-machi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
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¥500
Kaizo-ji Temple, located in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, is a site of historical significance, particularly for its connection to the Satsuma Clan and the Horeki River Improvement Incident. The temple is the burial site for Hirata Yukie and 23 other Satsuma retainers who sacrificed themselves during the difficult river improvement project ordered by the Tokugawa shogunate. Visitors can see the graves of these loyal retainers and learn about the events that led to their sacrifice. The temple is a short walk from Kuwana Station, making it easily accessible for those exploring the town.