Himeji Castle is a famous tourist spot in Himeji, but there's another well-known place to visit: Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple. It's pronounced "Shoshazan Engyo-ji" and was even used as a filming location for "The Last Samurai." It's located near the base station of the ropeway that connects to Engyo-ji Temple, which sits on Mount Shosha, approximately 370 meters above sea level. To get to the Shoshazan Ropeway, it's about a 30-minute bus ride from Himeji Station.

Himeji Castle is a famous tourist spot in Himeji, but there's another well-known place to visit: Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple. It's pronounced "Shoshazan Engyo-ji" and was even used as a filming location for "The Last Samurai." It's located near the base station of the ropeway that connects to Engyo-ji Temple, which sits on Mount Shosha, approximately 370 meters above sea level. To get to the Shoshazan Ropeway, it's about a 30-minute bus ride from Himeji Station.