The is a temple of the Tendai sect in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. History It was founded by Shoku Shonin in 966. The complex of buildings is at the top of Mt Shosha approximately 25 minutes by bus from Himeji Station. The mountain summit can be reached by either a one-mile hiking trail or Mt. Shosha Ropeway, and is often visited by pilgrims. Scenes from The Last Samurai were filmed there. Engyō-ji is temple No. 27 in the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage, following Ichijō-ji and preceding Nariai-ji. Building list Bentendō Daikōdō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in Muromachi period. Daikokudō Fudōdō Gohōdō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1559. Gohōdō haiden - It was rebuilt in 1589. Gyōjadō Hokkedō Jikidō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in Muromachi period. Jōgyōdō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in Muromachi period. Jujiin Jumyōin - Kyakuden, Kuri and Karamon is Important Cultural Property of Japan. Juryōin - Important Cultural Property of Japan. Kaizandō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in Edo period. Kongodō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in Muromachi period. Maniden - It was rebuilt in 1933. Monjudō Myōkōin Sengakuin Shōrō - Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was rebuilt in Kamakura period. Yakushidō Zuikōin In media Engyō-ji was one of the locations of the movie the Last Samurai. In the picture it is the temple of Lord Katsumoto. It was also one of the filming locations of Snake Eyes. See also For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism. References External links Hyogo Tourism - Engyoji Mt. Shosha - Engyoji (Japanese) Official Himeji tourism website in English 966 establishments 10th-century establishments in Japan Important Cultural Properties of Japan Tendai temples Buddhist temples in Himeji Historic Sites of Japan