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.
Great Main Hall
Great Main Hall, 1968
Great Peace Pagoda (Daitō), 1984
Fudō Myōō (Acala) in the Great Peace Pagoda
Narita is a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 131,852 in 63,098 households and a population density of 620 persons per km². The total area of the city is 213.84 square kilometres (82.56 sq mi). It is the site of Narita International Airport, one of the two main international airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area.
Top: Narita-san Shinshō-ji Temple, Middle left: Narita Sky Access Line, Middle right: Tōshō-ji Temple in Sōgo area, Bottom left: Narita International Airport, Bottom right: Narita Newtown in Karabe area
Narita City Hall
The street of Narita-san temple
Narita Gion Festival, one of the most famous festivals in Chiba Prefecture, held in July