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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

A Historic Temple with the Most New Year (Hatsumode) Visitors in Japan.

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This historic temple, which was established in 940 by High Priest Kanchō, is rooted in prayers for the pacification of the Taira no Masakado revolt.
This Fudomyo statue was carved by Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, who prayed as he created it.
When visitors step inside the Great Main Hall, they can pray to Fudomyo, too.
The Ichikawa family, a long line of kabuki performers, created a play in which Fudomyo makes an appearance. This play gathered the faithful of Naritasan among commoners during the early Edo Period.
Today, it has become a popular temple attracting over 3 million visitors during the first three days of the New Year.

Highlights

  • Important cultural structures such as the giant Great Main Hall and the vividly colored Three-Story Pagoda are found here.
  • Over 150 shops span the approximately 800-meter-long Omotesando Shopping Street leading from the station to the temple.
  • The expansive park covering the temple grounds extends over 165,000 square meters.
  • It is convenient to access by a 10-minute train ride from Narita International Airport.
  • By appointment only, visitors can experience Shakyo (hand-copying a sutra), Zazen (seated Zen meditation) and Danjiki-Shugyo (ascetic fasting).

Photos

  • The Great Main Hall and the Three-story Pagoda

    The Great Main Hall and the Three-story Pagoda

  • Naritasan Omotesando Shopping Street

    Naritasan Omotesando Shopping Street

  • The season of autumn leaves is also beautiful.

    The season of autumn leaves is also beautiful.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A

English pamphlets available.

Q

Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?
A

We have six types of Goshuin.

Q

Is parking available?
A

There are private parking lots in various locations.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Not available.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Terry Chen

    Every New Year, this temple has the second highest number of visitors after Meiji Shrine. The main street is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants. It's definitely the most iconic temple in the Narita area.

  • 劉思婷

    There's a really retro old street on the way to Shinshoji Temple. The famous spot here is Kawatoyo's grilled eel—freshly grilled, fatty, and delicious, served with a clear soup made from eel innards. Super tasty!

  • 純子

    Today I visited Naritasan Shinshoji Temple with friends. It takes over an hour by train to get there, but it’s totally worth it. This place is not only a popular spot for worship, but the huge park is also really beautiful and makes for a lovely walk. There are lots of restaurants along the approach selling grilled eel rice, and the smell of charcoal-grilled eel is everywhere. Eel rice has always been a favorite among visitors here and is a local specialty you shouldn't miss.

  • 王麗辛

    It's just a short walk from the station, coming down from the hill, and both sides are lined with charming local craft shops. Compared to temples in Tokyo and Kyoto, this place is really peaceful. The garden is beautiful and perfect for a stroll, with ponds and waterfalls adding a calming vibe.

Details

Name in Japanese
成田山新勝寺
Postal Code
286-0023
Address
1 Narita, Narita City, Chiba
Telephone
0476-22-2111
Closed
No holidays
Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
Admission
Free
Access
(1) About 10 minutes on foot from Narita Station on the JR Narita Line
(2) About 10 minutes on foot from Keisei-Narita Station on the Keisei Main Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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