Naritasan Shinshoji 成田山
Visiting Naritasan Shinshoji today
- What it is: A large Shingon temple founded in 940, with a three-storey pagoda, several halls and a big park. Daily goma fire rituals are held in the main hall.
- Getting there: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Narita or Keisei Narita Station, along the Omotesando shopping street.
- Hours: The morning fire ritual starts at 5:30 April–September and 6:00 October–March; anyone may attend.
- Admission: Free
- Tip: A good stop on a long layover at Narita Airport. Try grilled eel on the Omotesando approach.
Best timeGood any time of yearAny time; very crowded at New Year
Checked against: アクセス - 成田山新勝寺 · 成田山Q&A. Check opening times and prices before you go.
Naritasan Shinshoji on Shibuya246
We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.