Buddhist templeChiba

Narita-san

成田山新勝寺

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The current temple bell was cast by Katori Masahiko to commemorate the new Great Main Hall in 1968.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Great Main Hall
Central hall for Fudō Myōō worship and goma fire prayers.
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Great Peace Pagoda
Tower expressing Shingon Buddhist teachings, with a Fudō sanctuary and historical displays.
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Three-Story Pagoda
Pagoda enshrining the Five Wisdom Buddhas, with carved arhat figures around the structure.
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Shaka Hall
Former main hall dedicated to Shakyamuni and four bodhisattvas.
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Kōmyō Hall
Earlier main hall enshrining Dainichi, Aizen Myōō and Fudō Myōō.
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Votive Tablet Hall
Hall displaying donated plaques and votive pictures.
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Sutra Hall
Scripture hall with a revolving cabinet holding the Buddhist canon.
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Prince Shōtoku Hall
Hall dedicated to Prince Shōtoku and prayers for world peace.
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Niō Gate
Gate guarded by Buddhist deities and marked by a large donated lantern.
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Main Entrance Gate
Zelkova entrance gate decorated with carvings of the twelve zodiac animals.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The temple gives a ten-minute walk from JR Narita Station or Keisei Narita Station.

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