When I was in Japan this spring, I spontaneously decided to visit the Engyoji temple on Mount Shosha... in the mountains around Himeji. I coincidentally met Yoshikura-san, one of the nicest Japanese gentlemen one could imagine, who showed me around this amazingly spiritual and peaceful place. And I learnt that it was here where Tom Cruise learnt how to become a Samurai :-)

You can read the full story on my travelblog allacrossasia (find the link via my Facebook profile), in case you want to know more. Recommended! See More

It was a beautiful place! We even got to enjoy it in the rain. There was a noodle restaurant at the ...top that was delicious. See More

Shoshazan Engyoji is a very beautiful and peaceful place. The monks and other staff are friendly an...d kind also. We make it a point to go there whenever we go to Japan. Highly recommended See More