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Naritasan

Great Pagoda of Peace
Main hall and three storied pagoda

Naritasan (Naritasan Shinshoji Temple) is a large and popular Buddhist temple complex in Narita City, not far from Narita Airport. It is a great site to visit if you have three or more hours to spend around the airport and wish to catch a glimpse of historic Japan.

Naritasan was built in the year 940 around its main sacred object of worship, a statue of the Buddhist Fudo Myoo deity. Kobo Daishi, the founder of the Shingon Sect and one of the most important figures in Japan's religious history, is said to have carved the statue.

Shop lined street to Naritasan
Naritasan Park

A broad variety of temple buildings can be viewed on the spacious grounds of Naritasan, including the temple's new and former main halls, a three storied pagoda and a huge tahoto type pagoda, named Great Pagoda of Peace. There is also a pleasant park, which incorporates both, traditional Japanese and European features.

Part of the fun of visiting Naritasan is the approach to it. Stretching over about one kilometer from the railway stations to the temple, Omotesando is a lively street lined by numerous restaurants and stores, selling traditional crafts, foods and souvenirs.

How to get there
Naritasan is a 15-20 minute walk from JR Narita or Keisei Narita Stations. Just follow the colorful, store lined Omotesando street all the way to the temple. The JR and Keisei stations are about 200 meters apart from each other. Both offer connections to central Tokyo and nearby Narita Airport.

From Narita Airport

JR and Keisei trains take only about 10 minutes from the airport to Narita. The most frequent service is provided by the Keisei Limited Express, which departs about every 20 minutes and costs 250 yen for the one way trip.

From Tokyo

You have the choice between the JR Sobu Rapid Line (70 min, 1,110 yen, one direct train/hour from Tokyo Station), the Keisei Skyliner (50 min, 1,730 yen, one or two trains/hour from Ueno Station) and the Keisei Limited Express (70 min, 810 yen, three direct trains/hour from Ueno Station).

Hours and Fees
Hours:Always
Closed:No closing days
Admission:Free

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