After visiting Omotesando, come here to experience the majesty of Shinshoji Temple.
When the children came here, they fell asleep in the stroller because they had to climb a long gentle uphill slope to get here. But the scenery here is beautiful. Although it is very tiring, it is really worth visiting.
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The main deity is Acala. The temple is also known as "Narita Fudo" or "Gofudo-sama". It is one of the important centers of belief in Acala in Japan.
Xinsheng Temple was founded in 940 AD by the great monk Kuanchao. The temple was founded during the Taira no Masakado Rebellion of the Heian period, when the great monk Kancho brought the statue of Acala carved by Kukai to Narita to pray for an end to the war. After the prayer was successful, the statue of Acala was left here to express his wish to protect the people, so the emperor named it "Shinshoji Temple".
After the Edo period, Shinshoji Temple became famous due to the devout faith of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro, and the name of the temple, "Narita-ya", was derived from Narita Mountain.
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has many nationally designated important cultural properties, including:
Main Hall: The core building of the temple, where the Goma prayer ceremony is held every day to pray for world peace and the realization of people's wishes.
The Three-Storied Pagoda: Built in 1712, it is magnificent and exquisite and is one of the oldest towers in the temple.
Shakya Hall: Built in 1858, it is made of beech wood and has five hundred arhats carved on the outer wall. It is an important national cultural property.
Niomon Gate: Built in 1830, a big red lantern is hung in front of the gate, symbolizing the statue of Vajrapani guarding the temple.
Main gate: Serving as the entrance to the temple, it is made entirely of beech wood and is decorated with carvings of the twelve zodiac animals.
In addition, there is a large Naritasan Park behind the temple, which is a great place for a walk with its pleasant scenery of cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn.
This time we chose to take the hotel shuttle bus near Narita Airport. It is worth coming here. The atmosphere here is completely different from the prosperity and fast-paced life in Tokyo. It is also nice to come here to purify your soul before returning to Taiwan.
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