The gorgeous view from Maniden Hall atop Mount Shosha (Photo: Benjamin Stock)

The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji

Mt. Shosha Autumn Leaf Festival

Benjamin Stock   - 1 min read
When : Mid Nov 2024

The Engyo-ji Temple on Mount Shosha in Himeji has over 2,000 years of history, and it became even more famous in 2003 as a filming location for 'The Last Samurai.' Before that, it had long been known for its beautiful fall foliage, which peaks at the end of November and is marked by the Mt. Shosha Autumn Leaf Festival.

Benjamin Stock

Benjamin Stock @benjamin.stock

I enjoyed living in Japan for nearly seven years. After studying Journalism and Japanese studies in Chicago, I first went to Japan in 2005 and taught English for two years. I returned to the States, but I soon found myself back again. My second time in Japan was only for one year, which I spent w...