Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Local name成田山新勝寺
LocationNarita, Chiba, Japan

Narita-san Shinshō-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita, Chiba, Japan. It was founded in 940 by Kanchō Daisōjō, a disciple of Kōbō Daishi. It is a lead temple in the Chisan branch of New Shingon, includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, and is one of the best-known temples in the Kantō region. It is dedicated to Ācala who is usually depicted holding a sword and rope and surrounded by flames. Often called a fire god, he is associated with fire rituals.

Tags Place of WorshipBuddhist
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Opening hours

Free guides: 10 am - 3 pm (online booking needed)

Admission

Admission and guides: free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita-san

Official Website http://www.naritasan.or.jp/english/

Address Narita, Japan

Coordinates 35°47'9.776" N 140°19'5.841" E

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