Sogakyōdai no-miya

What it is

• A shrine in Yamakuwa, Sōsa City, Chiba Prefecture.
• Dedicated to the Soga brothers, famous for avenging their father.
• Founded by the Kio brothers, who served the Soga brothers.
• Stands on the Kio family's property.

What to see

• Ikōin temple has a Kannon statue dedicated to the Soga brothers.
• The wooden Sho Kannon Bosatsu statue is a city cultural property.

Getting there

• Nearest station is Yōkaichiba on the JR Sobu Main Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.