Shosazan Green Festival 2026 to be Held
The 'Shosazan Green Festival' will be held for three days from May 3rd to May 5th, 2026, at Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple in Himeji City. During the festival, important cultural properties such as the main lecture hall and the Jōgyōdō will be specially opened to the public. Information regarding access to the venue, ropeway, and admission fees is also provided.
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Shosazan Green Festival 2026 (Held from May 3rd (Sun/Holiday) to May 5th (Tue/Holiday), 3 days)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Co-hosted by Himeji City and Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple.
Event Content: Special public opening of important cultural properties during the 'Shosazan Green Festival'.
Dates: May 3rd (Sun/Holiday) to May 5th (Tue/Holiday), 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Content: During the 'Shosazan Green Festival' period, the following important cultural properties will be specially opened to the public.
- Interior of the Main Lecture Hall and the Seated Triad Buddha and Wooden Four Heavenly Kings Statues (National Important Cultural Properties)
- Interior of the Jōgyōdō and the Seated Amida Buddha Statue (National Important Cultural Property)
- Honda Family Mausoleum (Prefectural Cultural Property)
(Note) Special openings may be cancelled due to rain to protect cultural properties.
Seated Triad Buddha and Wooden Four Heavenly Kings Statues, Seated Amida Buddha Statue
Transportation Access & Fees:
From JR/Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station, take Shinki Bus Route 10 to 'Shosazan Ropeway' (approx. 30 minutes). From the ropeway terminal station, walk about 20 minutes to Mani-den.
Due to expected congestion during the 'Shosazan Green Festival', please use public transportation as parking is limited.
Shosazan Ropeway:
Operating hours: First train 8:30 AM, last train down 7:00 PM (runs every 15 minutes, additional trains during busy periods).
Fare: Adults round trip ¥1,200, Children round trip ¥600.
Original keychains will be gifted to the first 50 people each day from May 3rd to 5th who ride the ropeway with a child ticket.
Shosazan Ropeway Website
Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple
Admission fee: ¥800 for junior high school students and above, ¥500 for elementary school students, free for preschoolers (¥500 extra for use of the mountain shuttle bus).
Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple Website
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Co-hosted by Himeji City and Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple.
Event Content: Special public opening of important cultural properties during the 'Shosazan Green Festival'.
Dates: May 3rd (Sun/Holiday) to May 5th (Tue/Holiday), 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Content: During the 'Shosazan Green Festival' period, the following important cultural properties will be specially opened to the public.
- Interior of the Main Lecture Hall and the Seated Triad Buddha and Wooden Four Heavenly Kings Statues (National Important Cultural Properties)
- Interior of the Jōgyōdō and the Seated Amida Buddha Statue (National Important Cultural Property)
- Honda Family Mausoleum (Prefectural Cultural Property)
(Note) Special openings may be cancelled due to rain to protect cultural properties.
Seated Triad Buddha and Wooden Four Heavenly Kings Statues, Seated Amida Buddha Statue
Transportation Access & Fees:
From JR/Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station, take Shinki Bus Route 10 to 'Shosazan Ropeway' (approx. 30 minutes). From the ropeway terminal station, walk about 20 minutes to Mani-den.
Due to expected congestion during the 'Shosazan Green Festival', please use public transportation as parking is limited.
Shosazan Ropeway:
Operating hours: First train 8:30 AM, last train down 7:00 PM (runs every 15 minutes, additional trains during busy periods).
Fare: Adults round trip ¥1,200, Children round trip ¥600.
Original keychains will be gifted to the first 50 people each day from May 3rd to 5th who ride the ropeway with a child ticket.
Shosazan Ropeway Website
Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple
Admission fee: ¥800 for junior high school students and above, ¥500 for elementary school students, free for preschoolers (¥500 extra for use of the mountain shuttle bus).
Shosazan Engyo-ji Temple Website