Buddhist templeHyogo

Engyō-ji Temple

圓教寺

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Temple tradition dates Shōkū’s mountain hermitage to 966; Emperor Kazan gave the name Engyō-ji in 987.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Great Lecture Hall
The temple identifies this as its main hall.
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Maniden
The hall enshrines six-armed Nyoirin Kannon.
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Jikido
The building originally housed monks for meals and lodging.
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Jogyo Hall
The hall is dedicated to Amida Buddha.
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Juryoin
The building preserves older residential architectural forms.
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Jumyoin
The hall contains fusuma paintings by Kano Eino.
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Kongo Hall
The small hall dates from the Muromachi period.
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Bell Tower
The bell tower has a flared lower enclosure.
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Yakushi Hall
This is the temple’s oldest surviving building.
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Nio Gate
Nio guardians flank the precinct entrance.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

From Himeji Station, take the Shinki bus to the Shosha Ropeway terminus, approximately thirty minutes.

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