⛩️ Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple (成田山新勝寺)

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple was founded in the year 940 to pray for the pacification of the "Taira no Masakado Rebellion" by the "Kanchō Daissen" (Great Priest Kanchō). This historic temple enshrines "Fudō Myōō" (the Immovable Wisdom King). The statue of Fudō Myōō was personally carved and consecrated by "Kōbō Daishi Kūkai," the founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism. During worship, visitors can enter the main hall and pray before the statue of Fudō Myōō. With the Kabuki family "Ichikawa" performing the first Kabuki play themed around Fudō Myōō, the deity became even more ingrained in the hearts of the Japanese people and is deeply revered. Notably, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple serves as an important site for New Year visits, attracting over 3 million visitors from January 1 to 3 each year, making it one of the most popular Hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the new year) spots in the Kanto region.

It has a majestic main hall, colorful three-storied pagoda, and other buildings. The approach to the shrine, extending 800 meters to the station, is lined with over 150 shops and restaurants. Inside the temple, there is a large park that covers approximately 165,000 square meters. It is only about a 10-minute train ride from Narita International Airport. You can participate in experiences such as copying sutras (抄経), sitting Zen meditation (坐禪), and fasting, which require advance reservations.