Senso-ji
Asakusa, Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan Buddhism
Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, centered on devotion to Kannon in historic Asakusa.
Buddhist TempleBuddhism
Naritasan Shinsho-ji
成田山新勝寺 · Naritasan · Shinshoji Temple
Major Shingon temple near Narita, renowned for its daily Goma fire ritual and huge New Year pilgrimage crowds.
Sacred Place Overview
About Naritasan Shinsho-ji
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Naritasan Shinsho-ji is a large temple complex founded in the 10th century and dedicated to Fudo Myoo. It is one of the Kanto region’s major pilgrimage sites.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationShingon Chisan
Main DeityFudo Myoo (Acala)
LocationNarita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
Established / Period940
ArchitectureLarge multi-period Buddhist temple complex
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationShingon Chisan
Main DeityFudo Myoo (Acala)
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
Founded in 940, Naritasan developed into a major Fudo Myoo center and later a nationally popular pilgrimage destination.
Sacred Tradition
The daily Goma fire ritual is performed as a prayer for purification, protection and the removal of obstacles; claims of spiritual efficacy belong to religious practice rather than scientific evidence.
Editorial Context
Significance: One of eastern Japan’s most visited temples and a prominent center of Goma fire ritual practice.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Large multi-period Buddhist temple complex
Practices & Visiting Information
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Goma fire ritual|Fudo Myoo devotion|prayer
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Entry / Accessfree
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
Best Time to Visit
Crowds: Extremely crowded at New Year; JNTO notes millions of hatsumode visitors.
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- Last checked
- September 23, 2026
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- JNTO