One place I highly recommend visiting in Himeji is Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple.
This place is famous as the location for the movie “The Last Samurai.” The Tendai Buddhist temple on top of a 371m high mountain surrounded by greenery attracts tourists.
It is especially popular among Europeans who love mountain climbing.
Normally, there are two ways to access it: by hiking or by ropeway,
but these will be out of service until March 23, 2025 for annual inspections.
Some people may choose not to go because there is no ropeway. But please wait a moment. Even if you walk slowly, you can get there in about an hour. It’s a pleasant hike.
We hope you will take this opportunity to try it out. The trailhead is here.
Enjoy