Private Tour with the Head Priest at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
Take a private tour of Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, one of the three major sites for training of Tendai sect founded by the monk Shoku-shonin in the mid-Heian period. With over 1,000 years of history, you'll explore the temple with a personal guide—the head priest himself.
Optional Experiences:
- Experience meditation (zazen) with direct guidance from the head priest.
Tour Itinerary
Explore the history of Engyoji Temple and the life of its monks, guided by the 141st head priest himself.
Each tour is for one group only, allowing for flexible commentary tailored to the participants' interests.
Private Tour Itinerary (Approximate)
Morning Start
| Time | Process |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Pickup by private car from JR Himeji Station or a city hotel → Engyoji Temple (25 minutes) |
| 9:30 AM | Ride the ropeway to the mountaintop (4 minutes) |
| 9:35 AM |
Arrive at the mountaintop and continue by microbus to Mani-den Guided tour by the head priest (90 minutes). You can add the experience meditation (zazen) with direct guidance from the head priest. |
| 11:15 AM | Ride the ropeway down (4 minutes) |
| 11:25 AM | Return by private car to JR Himeji Station or a designated location (25 minutes) |
| 12:00 AM | End of tour |
Afternoon Start
| Time | Process |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Pickup by private car from JR Himeji Station → Engyoji Temple (20 minutes) |
| 1:30 PM | Ride the ropeway to the mountaintop (4 minutes) |
| 2:35 PM |
Arrive at the mountaintop and continue by microbus to Mani-den Guided tour by the head priest (90 minutes). You can add the experience meditation (zazen) with direct guidance from the head priest. |
| 4:15 PM | Ride the ropeway down (4 minutes) |
| 4:25 PM | Return by private car to JR Himeji Station or a designated location (25 minutes) |
| 5:00 PM | End of tour |
Basic Information
- Event Date
- From September 2024 to January 2025 (approximately once or twice a month) ※Schedule can be adjusted upon request
- Price
- Price: 300,000 yen (tax included) ※Maximum of 10 people per group.
- What's Included in the Price
- Price includes facility admission and rental fees, special experiences, transportation from Himeji Station, insurance, guide, interpreter, etc.
- Language Support
- Japanese / English
- Important Information
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- Reservations are accepted upon request, and your booking will be confirmed once you receive a confirmation email.
- This plan is carried out with special permission, and participants are required to follow the guidelines.
Reservation Information
- Contact
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Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau TEL079-222-2285
Himeji City Tourism Convention Office TEL079-221-2121
- Where to Reserve
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Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau
E-mail: info@himeji-kanko.jp
- How to Reserve
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Fill out the form to send your request
Here is the link to the Form
- Reservation Deadline
- 7 days before the desired date from the available schedule
- Minimum Group Size
- Minimum: 1 person, Maximum: 10 people
- Cancelation Fee
- 5 days before: 40%, the day before: 50%, on the day: 100%
- Organizer/Supplier
- Himeji City Special Experience Promotion Council
