The History and Charm of the Lecture Hall of Shozoyama Engyoji Temple

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple is located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is an ancient Buddhist temple with a history of thousands of years and is also a holy place for filming many movies and Japanese dramas. Among them, the "Lecture Hall" is one of the important buildings of this temple. The Lecture Hall was built in the Kamakura period and is a place where monks explain doctrines and practice. The building is mainly composed of simple and elegant wooden structures, retaining the ancient Japanese Buddhist architectural style. The hall is simply furnished, exuding a solemn and peaceful atmosphere. Standing in front of the lecture hall, you can overlook the entire mountain forest, and each season has different beautiful scenery. Especially in autumn, the lecture hall surrounded by red leaves is particularly charming. The entire Enkyo-ji temple complex is hidden in Mt. Shosha and can be reached by cable car. As you walk along the trail, you can explore other buildings such as the dining hall (じきどう) and the lecture hall, each of which is full of history and culture. If you like history and nature, this place is definitely worth spending a whole day to appreciate. 📍 **Address**: 2968 Shoshayama, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕒 **Visiting hours**: 8:30-17:00 💴 **Ticket**: 500 yen (round trip cable car ticket is 1,500 yen extra) #Shoshazan Engyoji #Lecture Hall #Japanese Historic Sites #Himeji Travel #Historical Exploration #Cultural Experience #Red Leaves Attractions #Japanese Temples #Cable Car Travel 📸 **#Enkyo-ji Lecture Hall** **#Shoshayama** **#Japanese Buddhist Culture** **#Quiet Space** **#Himeji Travel** #2024TravelReview