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Temples

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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (成田山新勝寺) is Shingon Buddhist temple located in Narita. It is one of the most famous temple in Kanto region. It has been the sacred spots to regain the protection against disasters and bad luck since established in 940. Especially, during the Edo Period, it was one of the biggest events for Edo people to visit and pray at Shinshoji Temple. Famous Kabuki Actor, Ichikawa Danjuro, prayed for his baby, and after his safe carriage of his baby, he was great believer of Shinshoji Temple and made a great connection between Kabuki and Shinshoji Temple.

Visitors Info.
There is parking.

Access
0. at Narita Station.
1. walk north (15 min.)


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