A must-see attraction in Tokyo|Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, just one stop away from Narita Airport
by Claire Young
May 14, 2023
Located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a Buddhist temple with a long history, founded in 940 AD.
Since its founding, it has been an important temple in eastern Japan, and was particularly valued during the Edo period as a political center and a temple supporting Edo.
Believed to bring blessings such as health and longevity, traffic safety, and protection from traffic misfortune, the temple continues to attract many pilgrims today.
The temple grounds include Buddhist buildings such as the main hall, three-story pagoda, and Great Peace Pagoda, as well as a vast garden.
Between Narita Station and Shinshoji Temple, a temple town stretches, lined with traditional restaurants and souvenir shops.
Admission Fee: Free
Admission Fee for Great Peace Pagoda and Reikoden: ¥300
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Approximately 8 minutes on the JR Narita Line from Narita Airport, then a 15-minute walk from Narita Station.
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