Engyoji — Attraction in Himeji

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...

Take bus 10 from Himeji Bus station to Ropeway stop to Engyoji Temple.

Scenic view of Himeji along the ropeway up to the temple.

Entrance ticket price is 500 yen.

I suggest walking up to Maniden and Daikodo-Jikodo-Jogyodo (Scenes of the Last Samurai movie by Tom Cruise) and taking the bus back to the ropeway (500 yen for both ways or one way. You can make paymemt by cash at the entrance or while boarding the bus). Nice place to spend a morning walk. It can get hot and warm in the later part of the day in summer so prepare to drink more water and wear a hat.

Check the timing of the ropeway and bus back to Himeji station.

You could also inform the driver if you would like to visit Kokoen Garden or Hemiji Castle as there is a bus stop outside Kokoen Garden.

This route is better as after visiting the castle, you will be nearer to Himeji main station and can get a late lunch along...

I came here despite the rain on that day as I was very curious about its history and the fact that this was one of the filming spots of Tom Cruises The Last Samurai. It was such a peaceful and pleasant walk seeing all the buildings and structures. Such amazing history set in such wonderful surroundings up on the mountain.

I bought the combination ticket of the bus and ropeway which was now ¥1500 and the entrance to this place was another ¥500. If you really want to immerse yourself in this place I’d recommend walking from the ropeway station to the various temples. But if you’re pressed for time they do have a shuttle bus for another ¥500. I highly recommend going here since you’re at Himeji already and come visit this place after visiting the Himeji Castle. Enjoy the tranquility of this place before it gets more and...