Engyō-ji


The Shoshazan Engyō-ji is a temple of the Tendai sect in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. It was founded by Shoku Shonin in 966.
The complex of buildings is at the top of Mt Shosha approximately 25 minutes by bus from Himeji Station. The mountain summit can be reached by either a one-mile hiking trail or Mt. Shosha Ropeway, and is often visited by pilgrims. Scenes from The Last Samurai were filmed there.
Engyō-ji is temple No. 27 in the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage, following Ichijō-ji and preceding Nariai-ji.

Building list


File:Engyoji02st3200.jpg|Maniden
File:Engyoji17s4592.jpg|Jikidō
File:Engyoji34n4592.jpg|Shōrō
File:Engyoji42nt3200.jpg|Jyōgyōdō
File:Shosha Engyoji001.jpg
File:Mt. Shosha cable car 01.jpg|Mount Shosha Ropeway