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A Tendai temple on Mount Shosha in Himeji, founded by Shoku and called the Mount Hiei of the west.
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An old Tendai sect temple at the summit of Mt. Shosha in Himeji, also called the Mt. Hiei of the West. Founded in 966 by the monk Shoku, it is known as Temple No. 27 of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. The visiting donation is 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for elementary school students, and the Shoshazan Ropeway is 1,200 yen round trip for adults.
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From the ropeway summit station to the main hall, Maniden, it is about 1 km, 20 minutes on foot. A micro-bus shuttle is available (paid, 500 yen round trip). Note: there are 3 steps.
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