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Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

HistoryShoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

Located on top of Mt. Shosha at an elevation of 371 meters, Engyo-ji Temple is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect, founded in 966 by Shoku Shonin, a Buddhist priest.
It is also the 27th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Once you get off the ropeway, you will find yourself in a world of deep mountain valleys.
The temple is home to many national and prefectural cultural properties, such as the Maniden temple hall, which resembles Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the Dai-kodo (large lecture hall) and Jikido (dining hall), which are Important Cultural Properties.

Basic Information

Toilet Available
Restaurant On-site
Parking Available
Shop Available
Coin locker available
WiFi available
Accepts credit cards

Access: Bus: Take Shinki Bus and get off at "Shoshazan Ropeway" bus stop. Next, take the 5-minute ride from Shoshazan Ropeway Sanroku (Base) Station to Sanjo (Mountain Top) Station.
Car: For details, see the Shoshazan Engyo-ji website or the Shoshazan Ropeway website for access.

Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Winter) / 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Spring to fall, extended hours on Sundays and holidays)

Price: *Temple Fee: 500 yen　
*Special Temple Fee: 1,000 yen (including microbus use)
*The microbus may be used for free with the presentation of a disability card. Caregivers will be taken into consideration only if they are noted in the card. (The temple fee will not be waived)