Naritasan Shinshoji Temple: A First-Timer’s Guide to Narita’s 1,000-Year-Old Buddhist Sanctuary
Just minutes from Narita Airport lies Naritasan Shinshoji, a thousand-year-old Buddhist temple complex and one of Japan’s most visited. This first-timer’s guide covers its history and the fierce deity Fudo Myoo, the grand halls and 58-metre Great Pagoda of Peace, the dramatic daily goma fire ritual, the eel-famous Omotesando approach street, festivals, where to stay, layover and half-day itineraries, etiquette and practical tips for visiting from the airport or Tokyo.
