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Shoshazan Engyoji

Hyogo · Himeji · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 書寫山圓教寺

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WHAT TO DOShoshazan Engyoji

A great mountain temple called the Mount Hiei of the west, known for the view of its three halls standing together.

WHEREHyogo

Harima · Himeji

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A great mountain temple called the Mount Hiei of the west, known for the view of its three halls standing together.

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Engyoji (also written in the old character form) is the temple name of temples in various places. Engyoji (Tatebayashi) - a Nichiren-sect temple in Tatebayashi, Gunma. Engyoji (Zama) - a Nichiren-sect temple in Zama, Kanagawa. Engyoji (Yamagata) - a Rinzai-sect temple in Yamagata, Gifu. Engyoji (Numazu) - a Nichiren-sect temple in Numazu, Shizuoka. Engyoji (Kashihara) - a Jodo Shinshu temple in Kashihara, Nara. Engyoji (Yao) - a Jodo Shinshu temple in Yao, Osaka.

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Founded:966 Designation:Important Cultural Property Blessings:Warding off evil

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