Engyō-ji Temple | Village of the Last Samurai | Travel Vlog

Engyō-ji Temple | Village of the Last Samurai | Travel Vlog | EP. 31

[Music] Today I start my morning in the hills of Himi. This is Mount Shosha, home to Enoji Temple and recently famous for the film location of The Last Samurai. It’s an easy 25-minute walk from the lift to the temple and the scenery is beautiful. [Music] This is the main temple, the Manadin. It’s famous for being one of two Japanese temples built into a cliff side. The other is somewhere in Kyoto. [Music] The original temple was built in 970 but burnt down in 1921 and rebuilt in 1933. [Music] The traditional wood joinery is amazing. [Music] In the last samurai, this is the path Nathan Algrren walked to meet Katsumoto for the first time. [Music] It’s stunning when you see structures this old and intact. [Music] The Mitsunoto consists of three distinct halls the monks still use today. The Joyota Hall to the left is the main training hall. Jakita Hall in the center was originally a dormatory and refactory for monks in training. Now it’s used for displaying temple treasures and teaching visitors to practice sutra copying. That’s what you saw in the opening clip. [Music] And Dakota Hall to the right is the auditorium and training center for priest. Over 30 buildings make up the temple with many being constructed over 600 years ago. So if you have the time, it’s worth the quick day trip from Osaka. [Music] [Applause] [Music]

Travel Vlog, Episode 31

Today I visit Himeji, Japan to see the Mount Shosha and Engyo-ji Temple were the Last Samurai was filmed.

Welcome to Pinpoints. I’m Rory and this is my travel VLOG. After 30 years of living and traveling overseas, I share my journey of leaving America and retiring abroad. A lifestyle of carefree travel, open itineraries, and global citizenship.