This a truly magical and mesmerizing place. The temple complex is truly impressive. It is a bit of a treasure hunt experience - you start along beautiful mountain trails and gradually uncover the different parts of the complex. The whole place is very peaceful. It is very easy to spend a day wondering around. There are also numerous hiking trails around that lead up to other temples and interesting sights.

(Translated by Google) The priest is the worst. It is a monk about fourties who wore glasses. Is there something to say to the worshipers that they are in the way? There is no change for Okinawa! If I do not fit it I will not write it! I have a lot of work so I can not afford it. I received a response that departs from common sense (as it is in the original sentence). I was not able to write after all. It was hurt that it was unpleasant feeling for the first time visiting me. I do not want a celebrated temple, but I do not want you to be caught taking such a big attitude. Above all, there is only a sorrow that a person of such personality is also a monk even by a person. (Original) 僧侶が最悪です。メガネをかけた四十代くらいの僧侶です。参拝客に邪魔ですって言うことありますか？御朱印も、お釣りありませんよ！ピッタリなきゃ私書きませんよ！私仕事たくさんあるのでかまってられません。と常識を逸脱するような応対を受けました（原文まま）。結局書いてもらえませんでした。参拝して初めて不快な気持ち、というか傷つけられました。有名寺院だからといってこのような大柄な態度をとるのは勘弁してほしいです。なにより僧侶でもひとによってこのようなパーソナリティの人がいることに悲しみしかありません。

(Translated by Google) I visited you yesterday.It happened that the ropeway was still under construction, so I visited at the ropeway station in Yamashita. I was deeply moved by the fact that I was chanting my sutras and trembled throughout my body. Thank you I also visited the next day and listened to the story. The statue is a completely secret Buddha and you stand That's right, even so, I had a great experience, Gassho (Original) 昨日、お参りさせて頂きまた、たまたまロープウェイが工事中の為、山下の、ロープウェイ駅で、お参りさせ頂いたのですがよくよく、考えて見ると、あの歴史ある、ご夲拝のまじかで、お経を唱えられたことに感動して身体中が震えました。ありがたいです 翌日もお参りさせて頂きお話聞いて参りました。ご夲像は、完全秘仏で、お前立ちだ そうです、それにしても凄い経験させて頂きました、合掌

One of the most beautiful mountain temple we have seen. The architecture is simply stunning and remind us of Kiyomizu-dera. The site has been selected as a film location for The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise. It is a place of peace and the mountain trail up to the temple is majestic. Explore the site early morning and take the time to enjoy every building and the surrounding nature.

In order to get to this temple, you will need to go on the lift up the mountain. There is a machine where you can buy the tickets. It only takes a couple minutes to get to the top and has a nice view. Once you get to the top start walking, there is another entrance fee to get into the area to hike or take the bus. If you have small kids or you are not well enough to walk (especially in the middle of summer), take the bus (also costs extra). We took the bus and glad we did as we walked more once we got there. If you are trying to see the scene from "The Last Samurai," then you will need to walk some more to get there (about 5 minutes from Maniden Temple). It was very cool to see and dont forget to see the gravesites right next to the Hall as that was also in the movie. I am very glad we were able to stop here. The entrance fee was 500 yen and the bus was another 500 yen (discount for children). Dedicate about two hours here if you just want to see the Main Hall and leave, you can spend more as there are other places to see and walk to

This is a beautiful and peaceful place. The main hall is build on the side of the slop. The balcony is supported by huge wooden pillars. (similar to kiyomizudera) It is less crowded and nice place to take photos and enjoy the view. During Autumn, all the leaves around the main hall will turn red, and it's a wonderful experience to view from the top of the main hall. Recommended to get the cable car ticket, entrance ticket and the shuttle bus ticket. As there are more walking after Engyoji.

This is an amazing place - a wooden temple complex spread out on top of the mountain. It has a mysterious, peaceful, ancient atmosphere, 2 temples look majestic. I highly suggest taking the hiking trail to the top, check out the views of the interesting landscape on the way. Along the top part of the road heading towards the entrance, there are probably 30+ statues circa 25 meters apart. You can take the city bus there (to the Rope-way, the hiking trail start there as well) from Himeji castle.

The main reason for me to visit there was “The Last Samurai”, one of my favorites. It is one of the filming locations. Mitsudo Halls at Engyo-Ji Temple has been selected as the living quater of Katsumoto, one of the main characters in the movie. Also I visited there in the last autumn and it was so beautiful with autumn colors.

We took bus number 8 to Mount Shoshan. There is a bus-stop opposite the tourist information center near Himeiji Castle. It is great that the last stop is the ropeway station which makes it easy to get to the ropeway station. After reaching the mountain, the walk up to the temple is enjoyable which takes less than 30 minutes. It is worth the climb and it is a rather big area to explore asides from the main hall Maniden. Do walk around to explore as this is a very serene environment with number of big and small temples. Food/drinks are also available around the temple. I believe it will look very beautiful during autumn and definitely worth the 500yen, the time and effort to visit the temple.

Amazing place for photography, a little far from major cities though.

It was such a nice experience to see the temple from The Last Samurai. I liked how peaceful everything was and the view of the city was amazing. The cost was very reasonable. I liked being able to get the shrine stamps for this place for my shrine stamp book.

Beautiful place in the middle of the mountain. There are lots to walk and see. The temple is accessed via a ropeway that will lift you around 350m. Then you have to pay 500 yen to enter the temple grounds. If you want to reach the temple using a bus, it costs another 500, but If you are physically enabled, I totally recommend to do the walk (around 15-20 minutes)

(Translated by Google) May 2017 It's about 30 minutes from Himeji city, but there is a temple like Kiyomizu-dera that is rich in nature (Original) 2017年5月 姫路市内から30分程で近いのに自然豊かで清水寺の様な寺院が

My daughter was very excited to ride on cable car to the temple. After you ride on top of the mountain, you can choose to pay 1000en for walking pass or pay 2000 en for shuttle bus to the temple directly. I personally prefer take the bus because you have to enjoy the driving skill of the Japanese ‘Oojisan’😂 . Finally, the temple shows the vibes of history and the surrounding area is worth to stay for 2 hrs.

Beautiful temple with interesting architecture/facades compared to other Japanese temples. I followed the address according to Google maps and it took me to a residential area. I then went to the nearby Ropeway which is a cable car up the mountain. I did one way up and then walked down but recommend round trip because the walk down is rocky at times and it doesn't take you back to the parking lot. The path to the temple has beautiful statues with a forest background. The temples were featured in The Last Samurai movie. Huge grounds, well worth the 500 yen entry.

(Translated by Google) After getting off the ropeway, I encountered a deer on the way to the approach. I was very lucky. (Original) ロープウェイを降りてから参道途中で鹿に遭遇しました。とてもラッキーでした。

What a gem in the woods. It's a bit of a trip but pays off in spades in the giant wooden structures. The peace and calm of these woods are very alluring.

Probably the best temples I have ever been to in Japan. Very few tourists, on top of a lovely mountain surrounded by a lush forest!

A true treasure. You can spend hours on this hill and be at peace the entire time. The walk among nature and historic temples, shrines, and dormitories give one the perspective that he is walking through an ancient part of Japan. Highly recommend for anyone in the Himeji area!

Beautiful temple complex surrounded by forest. Really tranquil and just a great atmosphere.

(Translated by Google) While not climbing or hiking, experience zazen at Engyoji Temple. Although the weather was light with light rain, I enjoyed climbing with rain and fog. Be careful because there are many rocky areas and it is slippery. At Engyoji, you will be overwhelmed by the presence of buildings such as temples. Today, the mist of weather is stood in and more fantastic. Go to the dining room to apply for Zazen experience from 11:00. This time it was free because it was a regular. For the zazen experience, the priest first kindly taught me about Engyoji and zazen, and then I experienced 30 minutes of zazen and 10 minutes of walking zen. Shoshazan, Engyoji, climbing and zazen were very meaningful ? (Original) 登山というかハイキングかねて、円教寺にて座禅体験。 小雨がパラつくお天気でしたが、雨も霧も登山のうちと楽しく登りました。岩場が多く滑りやすいので要注意。 円教寺では、お堂など存在感ある建物に圧倒される。今日は天気柄靄が立ち込めさらに幻想的に。 11時からの座禅体験に申し込むため食堂（じきどう）へ。今回は定例のため無料だった。 座禅体験は、最初に住職より円教寺のこと、座禅のことを親切にご教示いただき、その後に座禅30分、歩行禅10分を体験させていただきました。 書写山、円教寺、登山も座禅もとても有意義でした?

Very peaceful and calming. Perfect spot to walk around with relatives, friends, and loved ones

Omg. I love this place the most. Luckily manage to come here. So peaceful and feel great. The buildings are amazing, jaw drop. Beautiful architecture and they are still so good and beautiful after more than 1000 years! Amazing. Must must come if you are here.

Eindrucksvoller Tempel mitten im Wald auf einem Berg gelegen. Die Anreise ist etwas mühsam, aber es lohnt sich. Zuerst nimmt man den Bus zur Seilbahn Station und dann die Sailbahn hoch auf den Berg. Anschließend läuft man ca. 20-30min. Dafür waren wir quasi alleine in der ganzen Anlage, was das ganz sehr authentisch macht. Man bewegt sich definitv abseits der üblichen Tourimassen. Wir haben den Besuch genossen und würden es auch jedem empfehlen.

Autumn and Spring are the best times to visit this stunning temple complex, but honestly, any time is well worth it! The temple was also a filming location for The Last Samurai movie starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe.

This place is extremely underrated. The serene beauty, traditional buildings and nature work in harmony to create a peaceful experience. Combined with the very little amount of people around during a weekday it's a must see. You can take a cable cart up the mountain. It takes around 2 hours to tour all the buildings.

Beautiful place to track and see the amazing shrines. Adult for 1,000 Y up the Ropeway and 500 entrance fee

(Translated by Google) It is No. 27 of the 33rd Fukusho in Nishikuni. You can choose to go up the ropeway and walk 20 minutes or go by bus. Both are charged. Please note that the cost of delivery is higher than that of other Fudasho. (Original) 西国三十三札所の27番です。ロープウェイで上り、その先を20分歩くか、バスで行くかが選べます。いずれも有料です。他の札所に比べて納経までの費用が高めなのでご注意を。

(Translated by Google) Freed from the hustle and bustle of the city, across time and space You can feel like you have slipped in time. ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ (Original) 都会の喧騒から解き放たれ時空を越えて タイムスリップした気分になれます。 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

(Translated by Google) It was also a location for NHK taiga and movies, and it was a bit steep to walk on, but I was able to suck a lot of negative ions ☺️ The ride comfort of the ropeway was also the best. (Original) NHK大河や映画のロケ地でもあり歩くのは少し坂の勾配キツかったですが、マイナスイオンを一杯吸うことが出来ました☺️ ロープウェイの乗り心地も最高でした。

(Translated by Google) You can visit in order from Aogishi-to-ji Temple, No. 1 in Saigoku Sanjusho, on the way to the mountain gate. You can see the achievements of the ancestors how to build a huge wooden building on the mountain (Original) 山門途中に西国三十三所1番青岸渡寺から順番にお参り出来ます 山の上に巨大な木造建築物をどうやって建てたのか先人達の偉業が見られます

(Translated by Google) Worth a look. There is a red stamp on each temple (Original) 一見の価値あります。 各伽藍に御朱印があります

(Translated by Google) I climbed after hiking. The autumn colors were gorgeous. (Original) ハイキングがてら登りました。紅葉が華麗でした。

One of the most beautiful places I've ever been in my life! I always wanted to go there since I saw it in The Last Samurai when I was 14yrs old. The cable car was out that day so I had to hike up the mountain, the path was hard to find as the entrance is in the little village to the left of the cable car area but the hike up is nice! You can spend a couple hours up there walking around and taking in the scenery, the buildings are just beautiful and everything is so calm there! I can wait to get back to Japan and come here again!

Beautiful mountain top temple reached via ropeway. You can buy a combined bus and ropeway ticket at Himeji station or just hop on the #8 bus in front of the castle park. The temple entrance fee is ¥500 but if you take the shuttle bus from the ropeway to the temple it's an extra ¥500. If you can, walk, it takes about 20 mins and is a beautiful walk.

(Translated by Google) 33 sacred sites in western countries. Only Tom Cruise fans were so impressed. (Original) 西国33ヵ所霊場。 トム・クルーズのファンだけに感動も格段に上なものになった。

Beautiful Buddhist temple complex spread out over mountains. Stunning architecture melds with beautiful nature to create a pleasant place to ramble. There are many different sights, from the majesty of the three halls, to the intricate statues that line the winding pathway from entrance to the main complex. You will find some amenities such as toilets and a cafe, although I'd strongly suggest taking drinks, snacks and a decent pair of shoes. It is a mountain and the paths are sometimes steep. That's part of its charm. My only word of caution is access. It is via a cable car, which you may be nervous of if, like me, you don't like heights. I found it a smooth and stable ride, and it only lasts for 4 or 5 minutes.

Must visit when you in Himeji! Absolutely beautiful surrounding area and a nice walk from the ropeway. We tried the little restaurant next to the temple too.

Temple complex with amazing history. The surrounding environment is peaceful. Filming location of The Last Samurai.

Soooooo coool! Great hiking spot! Great view! Loved the tempels 😁 most things r translated to English, other aren't 😅

Nice shrine up the ropeway. You can either hike or take the bus

One of the most beautiful places I been in japan. Despite the fact about the movie the last samurai, this place in autumn is magical. Try to go non when is getting dark it worth the trip here.

(Translated by Google) The filming location of the movie drama is good, but everything else is ??? Overall good. (Original) 映画ドラマの撮影場所は良いですがそれ以外が何とも???全体的に良いのが良いですが。

Great pilgrimage sites hike when you have the time. We were not lucky on our foggy days. Round trip on local bus #8 from end to end, starts at Hemiji Station 410yen

Great for a hike. Temple has very nice wooden structure and doors and is situated on mountain. Various other shrines and buildings around. Entrance is 500 ¥ per person. Recommend taking 45 bus to Shosha bus stop. From there 30 meters back across the road is where the trail starts. If you prefer ropeway take the 8 bus.

It's quiet. Good for self reflection. It's quite some hike up and down to the various buildings but manageable. Spectacular view of HIMEJI from the mountain ropeway

Autumn is one of the best season you should visit I went there around end of Nov,2019 From himeji st. You can buy a package ticket ( bus+ cable car round trip)

Quiet and contemplative. You can reach this by taking the #10 bus from Himeji Station, then taking the Shosan Ropeway. Bring sneakers, as most of the paths are on dirt

Love the ropeway up. Easy walk, although was uphill part of it. The monk at the gate (costs 500 yen to through) lent me an brella which was super nice.

The hike up is great fun and the temple is very lovely.

(Translated by Google) The place where it became the location of the last samurai. You can only go by using the ropeway. It is about 15 minutes walk from the ropeway station to the main hall. There is a shuttle bus for a fee, but there is. (Original) ラストサムライのロケ地にもなったところ。 ロープウェイを利用しないと行けません。 ロープウェイの駅から、歩いて15分くらいで、本堂です。シャトルバスも有料ですが、あります。

(Translated by Google) The old temple has a charm, and I felt calm and refreshed. (Original) 古い寺院が趣きあり、心落ち着き清々しい気持ちになりました。

(Translated by Google) Nishikuni 33 places Kannon sacred place The 27th Shoshayama Engyoji (Original) 西国三十三ヵ所観音霊場 第２７番 書写山 圓教寺

(Translated by Google) Feel history (Original) 歴史を感じる

(Translated by Google) It is a temple of Mt. Shosha. There is also a small teahouse across the street. (Original) 書写山のお寺です。向かいには小さなお茶屋さんもあります。

(Translated by Google) You can easily go to Himeji Station by bus 25 minutes and ropeway 5 minutes. The whole mountain is a temple so I could walk a lot. If you are not confident in your feet, there is also a microbus to the main hall. The traditional building from the Heian era, which also became the filming location for the movie, was also good. I want to go again in the season of autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. (Original) 姫路駅からバス25分、ロープウェイ5分と手軽に行けます。山全体がお寺なのでたくさん歩けました。足に自信のない方には本堂までマイクロバスもあります。映画のロケ地にもなった平安時代からの伝統ある建物も良かったです。紅葉やサクラの季節にまた行きたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) I loved the temple because it was beautiful. If you ask the poem to be written by a red stamp at the Manten I was told to write elsewhere. When I was asked to write a Tibetan red stamp at Kaizando, it was so rare that I took a sigh when I took a picture. Don't go anywhere It's annoying. They said. Because the scenery and buildings are good It's a waste of people ruining so much. (Original) お寺が綺麗で見惚れたんですけど、 摩尼殿で御朱印を書いてもらい御詠歌を頼んだら 他の所で書いてと言われました。 そして、開山堂でチベット語の御朱印を書いてもらう時、珍しいので写真を撮ったら、ため息をされて どこにものっけないでください。迷惑です。 と言われました。 景色や建物が良いだけに 人がこんなにも台無しにしてしまうのわもったいないですね。

(Translated by Google) I regret after starting walking and climbing without knowledge of getting on a bus. It's messy! ️I thought that I would use a bus on my way home and would buy a ticket at a teahouse, but it costs 500 yen for a round trip. I was there. (Original) バスに乗るという知識がなく歩いて登り始めらあとに後悔。めちゃくちゃしんどい‼️帰りにバスを使おうと思って茶屋でチケットを買おうとしたら往復だ行き５００円ですとのこと。 あるいておりました。

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) 素晴らしい

(Translated by Google) Anyway solemn ? (Original) とにかく荘厳?

(Translated by Google) It is possible to shoot inside the hall, which is unusual for a temple! !! The uniqueness that makes jokes such as world live distribution OK. (Original) お寺としては異例の堂内撮影可能！！世界ライブ配信もOKなどの冗談も飛び出すユニークさ。

(Translated by Google) The quiet and majestic air is good (Original) 静から荘厳な空気がよい

(Translated by Google) Both Mt. Hiei in the west and the temples that are wandering around are in the precincts of the mountains, so there is undulations and it is beautiful during the fall foliage season, and you can enjoy a light hike. (Original) 西の比叡山とも、侘びたお寺、山の境内ですから起伏があり紅葉の季節だと綺麗で、軽いハイキングも楽しめる

(Translated by Google) You can feel like you have come a long way by climbing on the ropeway and taking a walk. (Original) ロープウェイで登って散策すれば、遠くへ来た気分になれます

(Translated by Google) I could feel the atmosphere as if I was in another era. (Original) 別の時代に来たような空気が味わえました。

(Translated by Google) It's a place with history. There are some places where the foothold is not good, but it is easy to climb by walking. (Original) 歴史のあるところです。足場が悪いところもありますが歩いて登るのも登りやすいです。

(Translated by Google) A temple located on the top of Mt. Shosha, where you can take a ropeway and a bus and walk a long way. (Original) 書写山の山の上にあり、ロープウェイとバスに乗り、かなり長い道のりを歩いて行くお寺。

(Translated by Google) It is the 27th bill place of 33 places in Nishikuni. Located in the mountains of Shosha Mountain, it takes about 4 minutes by ropeway to Sanmon and about 20 minutes on foot from Sanmon Ropeway Station to the main hall. The precincts are so vast that it may take 2-3 hours to see everything. There is also a shuttle bus for those who have difficulty climbing to the main hall. Ropeway round trip 1,000 yen Admission fee is 500 yen Shuttle bus is round trip 500 yen By the way, the parking lot at the entrance of the ropeway is free and there are quite a lot of accommodations. (Original) 西国三十三ヶ所の27番目札所です。書写山の山中にあり、山門迄ロープウェイで約4分、山門ロープウェイ駅から本堂迄は更に徒歩で約20分。 境内も広大で全てを拝観するには2～3時間は必要かと。 本堂迄の登りが辛い方には送迎バスもあります。 ロープウェイは往復千円 拝観料は500円 送迎バスは往復500円 因みにロープウェイ入口の駐車場は無料で収容台数もかなり有ります。

(Translated by Google) When riding the ropeway A little light rain (Original) ロープウェイに乗るとき ちょっと小雨が降ってました

(Translated by Google) You can stay for hours. (Original) 何時間でもいられます。

(Translated by Google) It was an inconvenient place, but it was a nice place because it wasn't attracted to tourism. (Original) 不便な場所ではあるが、それ故か観光化に媚びておらずに素敵な場所でした。

Great mountain top temple experience, especially with a knowledgeable guide. The woodwork and joinery is astounding and the grounds are beautiful. Some familiar scenes from sequences in the Last Samurai movie.

(Translated by Google) No matter how many times you go, you will feel calm. (Original) 何度行っても心が落ち着きます。

(Translated by Google) If you can visit by car, set the navigation to "Shosha no Sato Art and Craft Museum" Take the ropeway to the summit There is free parking at the ropeway platform Admission fee is 500 yen (as of 2020.06) Goshuin is available at three locations: the main hall, the dining room, and Okunoin. (Original) クルマで訪れられる場合は、ナビを”書写の里美術工芸館”に設定し ロープウエイで山頂へ ロープウエイ乗り場に無料駐車場があります 拝観料は500円(2020.06現在) 御朱印は本堂・食堂・奥之院の三箇所で頂けます