Engyō-ji, Himeji

Name: Engyō-ji
Address: 2968 Shosha, Himeji, 671-2201, Japan
Telephone: +81 79-266-3327

#4 among attractions in Himeji

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The Shoshazan Engyō-ji is a temple of the Tendai sect in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. ()

Local name: 圓教寺 Completed: 966 (1059 years ago)Coordinates: 34°53'29"N, 134°39'25"E

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2968 ShoshaHimeji 671-2201 Japan

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+81 79-266-3327

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Engyō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Himeji Castle, Kōko-en, Piole, Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden.

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Botanical garden, Garden, Park
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