Mount Shosha
書写山
A mountain temple complex in Himeji featuring historic pilgrimage sites, ancient forests, and multiple ways to reach the summit.
What it is
- A mountain summit temple complex founded as the 27th site of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
- Part of the Seiban Kyuryo Prefectural Natural Park in Himeji City.
- A designated wildlife protection area containing sections of old-growth forest.
- A religious site situated near the Yumesaki and Sugao rivers.
What to see
- Engyo-ji Temple located at the top of the mountain.
- The Mani-den temple building accessible by a paid microbus from the entrance.
- Natural scenery within the Seiban Kyuryo Prefectural Natural Park.
- Views of the surrounding landscape from the four-minute ropeway ride.
Getting there
- Take the Shinki Bus to reach the ropeway base station.
- Ride the ropeway for approximately four minutes to reach the summit.
- Choose from six different hiking trails that lead to the top.
- Free parking is available for those driving to the ropeway base station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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