Engyō-ji (Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple) is a heritage property in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan seen on screen in The Last Samurai (2003).
Location: Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Verified facts
- Located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10879, SRC-10616 - Appeared in The Last Samurai (movie, 2003)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10879, SRC-10616
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10616 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/l/Last-Samurai.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10879 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engy%C5%8D-ji (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Last Samurai filmed?
Engyō-ji (Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple), in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, is a real-world filming location used for The Last Samurai.
Where is Engyō-ji (Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple) located?
Engyō-ji (Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple) is located in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture.