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Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple—Experience Zazen Meditation at the Temple Hall

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple—Experience Zazen Meditation at the Temple Hall

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Experience zazen seated meditation at the Jogyo-do training hall of Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple, which once featured in a Hollywood movie. What better way to discover this ancient practice than to envelop yourself in silence sitting cross-legged and straight-backed in this historical temple hall? Rid yourself of idle thoughts and treasure the moment.

[Fee] 1,000 yen (free during the zazen event on the third Saturday of every month)
 Ropeway: 1,000 yen return
 Mountain entrance: 500 yen
[Access] 30 min. on the Shinki bus from JR Himeji Station on the Sanyo Line (or from Himeji-jo Otemae bus stop) to the Shoshazan ropeway terminal → 4 min. on the Shoshazan ropeway to Sanjo Station → approx. 20 min. walk to the temple (minibus available [500 yen return])
[Credit Card Payment] Not accepted
[Foreign Language Support] Yes [English Support] No English speaking staff but English support is available 
[Reservations] Required three days in advance

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Postal Code
671-2201
Address
2968 Shosha,Himeji City,Hyogo
Tel
079-266-3327
Businesshours
Every day from 14:00 (takes approx. 1 hour), the Zazen meeting is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month (from 11:00)
*Times may vary according to events, and there may be days where it cannot be held.
Holiday
Open year-round
Date
1 Dec 2020

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.

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