Experience Zazen (Zen sitting meditation) at the temple hall from the movie “The Last Samurai” - Shoshazan Engyoji Temple

【Name of facility】
Shoshazan Engyoji Temple

【Introduction, descriptions, and contents of activities】
Come and experience Zazen (Zen sitting meditation) at the Jogyo-do training hall that appeared in The Last Samurai. What better way to discover this ancient practice than to envelope yourself in silence sitting cross-legged in a historically-renowned Zen hall? The peace found in these tranquil moments is sure to free your mind from idle thoughts.
[Start time] 2:00 pm, year-round
[Capacity] 1-40 people

【Information provider】
Himeji City

【access】
Take the Shinki bus for 30 min from JR Himeji Station on the Sanyo Line (or from Himeji-jo Otemae bus stop) to Shosazan Ropeway terminal. Ride the Shosazan Ropeway for 4 min to Sanjo Station, then walk 25 min to the temple or take a minibus (round trip fee: ¥500) to Mani-den bus stop and walk 10 min.

【Availability in multiple languages】
Yes (incl. written materials)

【Available languages】
English
*Consultation required for other languages

【Price range】
Under 3000yen

【Price for adult(Unit: yen)】
500 (*Separate admission fee of 500 required)

【Payment】
On the spot

【Creditcard payment】
No

【Methods of reservation】
Online: email to engyouji@shosha.or.jp

【Methods of cancelation】
Online: email to engyouji@shosha.or.jp

【Conditions of resservation and cancelation】
Reservation required at least 3 days in advance.

【Minimum number of participants】
1

【Maximum number of participantse】
40

【Advisable attire or necessary items on the day】
Loose wear suitable for Zazen. (Clothes to protect against the cold in fall and winter.)

【Time required】
Short day trip (Half day)