Engyō-ji

Shoshazan Engyō-ji

One of the main buildings in the Shoshazan Engyoji Temple complex.
Information
Denomination Tendai
Founded 966
People
Founder(s) Shoku
Location
Address 2968, Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2201
Country Japan
Website http://www.shosha.or.jp/

The Shoshazan Engyō-ji (書寫山圓教寺) 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 here.

The Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage No.27.

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