I’ve visited Temples throughout Japan in my 47 prefecture travels and this one doesn’t disappoint one bit. After eating lovely prepared eel/ Unagi my favorite Japanese dish beforehand at a 110 year old restaurant it was so enjoyable seeing the architecture of how the Japanese build their temples.

Large temple complex, with a very nice park. The buildings were grand in scale and crafted in true artistic style. The staff were friendly and very helpful. After visiting the temples, we walked through the woods and pond. It was peaceful and charming. there was a small waterfall completely made the grounds magical and a zen like sounds of the crashing down. The falls filled a creek that flow into the pond. The entire temple grounds began our week long tour of Japan, and met our high expectations. Definitely worth a visit.

Center of belief in Narita area. Very close to the airport. Worth half a day trip if you have time to spare before boarding. The busy street leading from the train station to the temple is lively. Lots of famous eel restaurants among the road. Be sure to take a tour inside the pagoda at the top of the hill. There's also a museum worth visiting located inside the park.

The Naritasan Temple is my best like place to go when I was at Narita area. When I visit Tokyo, I used to stay one night at one of the airport hotels at the Narita Airport area. I always visited this temple next morning , then head to Tokyo in the afternoon. This temple has over thousand years of history . It's also one of the biggest Temple + Park in Japan. The Goma (Homa) Ritual 護摩 is a secret art of Shin Esoteric Buddhism , The Fire of the Goma rite symbolizes the wisdom of Fudo-myo-o 不動明王. The fire worship ceremony is worth to visit . Usually 4 times a day , 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Usually , I will walk through the street which are different shops on both side, have lunch in one of the restaurants. You can reach the Narita Station , also the hotels pick up are there. Then I will go back to the hotel to pick up my luggage and take the hotel shuttle to go to the airport or the train station. This is the place I highly recommend when you can spend one night at the Narita Airport.

Loved visiting Shinsho-ji Temple in Naritasan. Top tip - Come straight here by train from Narita/outside of town (unless you are driving), walk along Naritasan Ometesando (shopping street), then walk up to the first tier of the Temple but ignore the shrines. First make make your way, up and around to the beautiful park at the back of these shrines, explore around and then arrive back at the main shrine area again. Enjoy!

Visited on Nwe Year day Jan 1st, 2022 around 12:30 PM. It was super crowd and waited around 2 hours to get into the place. I heard this place very busy on new year day. Thoroughly enjoyed the place and worshiped the god. There are lots of local foods to taste around the area.

A very interesting historical places with lots of beautiful things to see.

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit! You can easily spend 4-5 hours here just roaming around and admiring the beauty of it! We didn’t pay any entrance fee. Around temples there are cute little local shops but make sure you have cash. Temples are close by Narita station (1km=15 mins walk).

A beautiful and peaceful temple just 10-15mins walk from Narita station. Huge grounds surrounded by a few gardens and ponds. One of the less crowded temples in Japan. A must-visit when in Narita. Remember to bring a bottle of water during summer but otherwise there are drinks dispensing machines if needed.

It's a magnificent temple with magnificent architecture that dates back many centuries. When visiting Narita, this place is definitely worth seeing. We walked to the temple from Narita rail station, and it was pretty convenient.

Very nice place to visit while in Narita, there's lots of shrines, temples, and pagodas. Great place to go for walks, lots of food and shops around the area as well. Definitely your go-to place if you're in Narita for a layover or a visit. Though with that said, expect the place to be crowded with tourists.

Did not expected this place to be so huge. Highly recommended for all of you to stop by this temple instead of just leaving right after eating Unagi-don.

Either you are a Buddhist or not, it’s a great place to visit. It's very close to the Narita station, so you can drop by before going to the airport. There's a beautiful park in the temple as well, and also a calligraphy museum is close by.

Pretty awesome place to pay a visit with family! Very beautiful view and temple to look around. Personal recommend: ★ ★ ★ ★ Family-friendly: ★ ★ ★ ★ Date for couples: ★ ★ ★ ★ Parking lot: ◯ Services/meals/products/design: ★ ★ ★ ★ Period for stay: 1-2 hours Charge: free Baby room/accessible toilet: ◯ Cleanness: ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing temple and the street next to the temple are picturesque surrounded by traditional Japanese houses and buildings cooking amazing Japanese food. If you love temples and eel, this is highly recommended. Note: The way to the temple are steep stairs.

Clean and nice place, give it a try if you have more than 4-5 hours transit in the airport. Less than 10 min buy train to the central station, and about 15 min walk to the temple.

The temple grounds are sprawling, with a large main hall, a pagoda, and a variety of other structures. The grounds are also home to a variety of statues, including several of the famous Naritasan Buddha. The temple is known for its impressive traditional architecture, and it is a great place to take a moment and admire the surrounding beauty. I attended the big temple ceremony at Naritasan Shinsho-ji. It was an amazing experience that I won’t soon forget. The ceremony began with slow plings of the bell to very soon switch to the amazing sound of a drum reverberating through the air. The drum had such an impact that I found myself lost in the sound. As the ceremony progressed, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. The temple itself is incredibly beautiful. The traditional architecture is stunning, and the grounds are well kept. I was especially impressed by the pagoda, which is a magnificent sight. One of the most interesting aspects of the temple is the tradition of bringing coins to donate to the temple and receiving a blessing through a bath in incense. This is a great way to show respect for the temple and to gain a sense of peace and serenity. Overall, Naritasan Shinsho-ji is an incredible experience. The traditional architecture, the big temple ceremony, and the chance to offer a donation and receive a blessing are all reasons to visit this wonderful temple. It is a great place to appreciate Japanese culture, as well as a great place to take a moment to reflect and find peace.

Lovely temple complex. The pagoda architechture was wonderful. There is also a garden complex at the back of the temple area which is beautiful

Worth visiting with so much to see. Has over 1000 years of history, located right near Narita Airport. The temple is the 2nd most visited temple for the first worship of the year which generally happens around January 1 to 3. But it is increasingly attracting tourists all year around.

went here during my layover in narita, well worth it. so beautiful and peaceful. i went before 10am so it was really quiet, but crowds picked up the later it got. free english tour guides offer their services if you want, but i didn’t have enough time to take their offer.

Great architecture. Peaceful park right beside with a waterfall.

Absolutely beautiful. The Blessed Buddha everywhere.

(Translated by Google) "Naritasan Shinshoji Temple" Returned home during my consecutive holidays with my mother's visit. Visit Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Was there a little man on the approach? To "Fudo Myo," the guardian deity of my home. At the resting place, the successive Danjuro of "Narita", which has a relationship with Mt. Please keep this in mind as the whole family will support your mother. (Original) 「成田山新勝寺」 母上の見舞いで連休中に帰省。 成田山新勝寺へ参拝へ。 参道には、少し人手が出ていたかな？ 我が家の守護神、「不動明王」様へ。 休憩所には、成田山と縁のある「成田屋」の歴代團十郎がずら〜り、ずらり。 家族一丸となって母上を支えていきますので、お守り下さい。

Best place for one day outing with family and friends. Relax nature behind the temple is very good. You will be able to see some of the Japanese old construction. Street in front of temple is full of local food so you can have good lunch.

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. The temple deity is Fudo Myo-o and has long been known as “Narita Fudo”. The large complex took me about 2 hours to complete along with collecting red goshuin stamp (a total of 6) at ¥300 each. The parking fee is ¥800.

One of the most popular temples in the Tokyo area. Known as Narita's Fudo-sama. After you pray, let's visit the long-established stores along the approach. Grilled eel"UNAJU""Kabayaki"is recommended. Let's definitely eat.

(Translated by Google) A good distance from the city center, ideal for day trips. Not only the main hall, but the success of Inari may be good for office workers. Eel for lunch. (Original) 都心からの距離が程よく、日帰り旅行には最適。本堂ももちろん、出世稲荷もサラリーマンには良いかも。 昼食はうなぎで。

Fantastic and peaceful place. We visited one day before new year and it was not Crowded. We love to visit this place again and again.

Temple is surrounded with beautiful landscape and a good place to wind down. Outside the temple, the ometosando street offers lot of food, sake, souvenirs and handicrafts. Also a grilled unagi meal a must try.

Narita wasn’t on our itinerary but we found ourselves there for a few days as flights were being sorted out and what an absolute delight it turned out to be. Shinshoji temple and its rambling gardens were a haven of peace & beauty which flowed much deeper than the visible. These days ended up as one of the highlights, along with Koyasan and the Kumano Kodo, of our 3month stay in Japan

Absolutely worthwhile experience. We only wish we had of found it sooner rather then on our last day in Japan, oh well, we look forward to returning and enjoying the atmosphere again. The historical value is amazing, take your time as there is plenty to see.

Extremely beautiful temple with beautiful gardens. It gives you the sense of grandeur and tranquility at the same time. Recommended 100%. You can also try the famous local grilled eel shop nearby.

Great place for a morning stroll. Quiet and plenty to enjoy. Can walk to from the train station and back (as I did) if you have the time. Close to the shopping mall too.

Admission free yet you get to enjoy the astonishing view of nature. A beautiful and serene japanese garden with lush greenery, scenic ponds, walking paths, and traditional Japanese architecture. The park surrounds Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, a significant Buddhist temple in the area, making it a popular destination for both religious pilgrims and tourists. I definitely enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and park's natural beauty. It's a lovely place to experience Japanese culture and tranquility.

Visited 2nd week of May 2023 In my opinion, this is by far the best temples that I have been in Japan. A must visit in Narita! We arrived at the complex at 3pm, and it seems like the souvenir stores are already packing up. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the stunning main entrance called Somon (which has the vibes straight up from Ghibli studios). The staircase at Niomon gate is too steep and it also have washing area below it. The Three-storey Pagoda displays an intricate detail on the other face of the roof. As tourists, we felt the solemnity and serenity of the place. The rotunda near Shakado gate displays a variety of beautiful and colorful flowers. We had the chance to enter the Komyodo Hall (shoes must be taken off before entering), and it has a heavy feeling walking around inside, and when we stumble upon the history of the building where it was built in 1700s, so maybe (just for me) it carries the emotions of all the prayer intentions from 300+ years ago. We continued to roam around and stopped at a washing area. Further inside, we saw the Great Peace Pagoda, which we missed the chance to enter inside. But the view from outside was already magnificent. We did enjoy our journey walking from Narita Station to Naritasan. We get to see and be amused by the potted flowers beside the road, passed through Seiso Tunnel and got to enjoy the neighbourhood around Naritasan. Plus points: clean toilets & ramps for PWD / Elderly

The most spectacular and impressive collection of Shrines and Temples I've ever seen in my life. We were so awed by the number and history of the countless structures in this complex we came back again today.

Narita temples and gardens are one of the rare jewels not destroyed by the wars. Great way to spend a morning in Chiba province. Peaceful and not congested, a nice contrast to Tokyo.

If you have 3 hours layover at Narita airport, this side trip is definitely worth your time. Meticulously maintained temple at top of the mountain. Easy hike for all abilities. Remember to bring water if the weather is hot.

Great park and beautiful shrines to visit, no crowds and open 24 hrs. We decided to take a walk after dark and it was even more stunning. Very calm atmosphere and must stop if in Narita.

2023-04-16 It was my last day in Japan before flying back to Montreal Canada, i walked from International Garden Hotel Narita to the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and happily there was a Taiko drum festival that morning, i dearly enjoyed the show and was just amazed by the beauty and grandeur of this temple. Thanks to Japan for the japanese people's zen manner, warm hospitality, and its marvelous temples/cities during my 2 weeks of vacations/pilgrimage.

We landed in the Narita airport and decided to stay close by for the first night. To our delight and totally unplanned we discovered that there was a beautiful temple and park within 18 minutes walking distance of our hotel. We decided to pay a visit in the morning before taking the bus to Tokyo. A walk through the impressive landscaped grounds surrounding the temple was our first exposure to Japan and left an indelible impression. Very symbolic of the splendid beauty to be found throughout this beautiful country.

Nice place with almost no people like other Japanese temples. It’s entrance free has very nice views, turtles and there’s is an free tour we couldn’t take it but we supposed is very useful.

Even though I went past 5pm when the temple is "closed", it's still open for those who'd like to visit it without having access to the amenities and rites during the day. Very peaceful and calm. A must to visit!

Must visit when in Narita. Beautiful buildings and ground. The road lead to the Temple was also very interesting. A lot of steps, wear comfortable shoes

It is so calm and peaceful. I felt like every bad thoughts and stress just melt away from me. I joined the monks ceremony too. I think they are using some healing frequencies cause I felt lighter when I left the temple. Must visit when you're in Narita. Also souvenir shops are really pretty but you need cash. There's a post office where you can withdraw money.

I very much enjoyed my first visit here with my family. I definitely recommend this spot for everyone visiting Tokyo for the first time. The architectural designs were phenomenal and the artistry was breathtaking. I truly feel awe and respect for the designers and artisans that worked together to create the many timeless temples here.

One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I felt like I had gone back in time. It is a very quiet place. There is only the sound of flowing water and the sound of birds in the whole environment.

A must visit during a Tokyo stay. Visit the huge grounds of old Narita Temple. See the temple and out buildings and if you are lucky enough, the monks will be in procession. You could spend days walking the beautiful, serene grounds and not see it all. From the lush greenery to the ponds, it's a beautiful respite from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

子供のころから父に連れられて毎年のように来ていました。

(Translated by Google) As a tourist temple in the metropolitan area, it seems that Sensoji Temple and Shinshoji Temple here will be the best. The bustle of Monzen-cho and the surrounding area is less than that of Sensoji Temple, but there are some famous shops such as the Unagigawa Toyo Honten that you can only find here. And the magnificence of Dou far surpasses Sensoji Temple. The main hall is made of reinforced concrete "Nanchatte Temple Architecture", but it is worth seeing that five buildings, including the three-storied pagoda and Shakado of the former main hall, have been designated as national important cultural properties. General worshipers are free to participate in the early morning pilgrimage. If you are interested, we recommend staying near Shinshoji Temple and immersing yourself in the charm of Shinshoji Temple early in the morning. Five points are given for the sights that can be enjoyed both as a tourist spot and a famous place. (Original) 首都圏の観光寺院としては浅草寺とここ新勝寺が双璧を成すかと思われます。 門前町と周辺のにぎわいは浅草寺に一歩およばないものの、鰻の川豊本店をはじめここにしかない名店がいくつかあり、参拝後のお楽しみには不自由しません。そして堂宇の見事さは浅草寺をはるかにしのぎます。 本堂こそ鉄筋コンクリート製の「なんちゃって寺院建築」ですが、極彩色の三重塔、旧本堂の釈迦堂をふくむ五棟が国の重要文化財に指定されていて見ごたえは十二分です。 早朝からの護摩行は一般の参拝者も自由に参加できます。興味のある方は新勝寺の近くに宿泊して、朝早くから新勝寺の魅力に浸るのも良いかと存じます。 観光地としても、名刹としてもじっくり楽しめる名所につき、★五つの評価です。

関東人なら一度は訪れておくべき、京都に負けていない風格のあるお寺です。

Peaceful and healthy place to visit. I loved the structure of the main temple and also small stream down the path which was refreshing and the view was spectacular.

参道が歴史的

(Translated by Google) It is a historical temple (Original) 由緒あるお寺です

いいね(笑)

広い美しい敷地にお寺が多く有りました。 平日に行来ましたが人が少なく、ゆっくりと拝められ良かったです。階段が多くあるので、足の不自由な方は難しいのは残念。 歴史ある不動明王様を多く見る事は出来ます。 古い歴史ある木造建築を見る事もでき御朱印も美しかったです。

ちょうど御護摩を拝見出来ました。有難いご祈祷に同席させて戴きました。

トイレが綺麗で気持ち良かった！

一日では廻りきれない大きさ、成田山新勝寺のために出来た町で、成田山新勝寺のために列車を走らせた、と思うと凄いなぁ 奥の公園も広くて素晴らしい

今日行って来ました、人も少なく歩き回れました。 思っていた以上に広く坂や階段も多く疲れました。 参道に車が多く通行するのがちょっと危ないと感じました。

お参りしても、デートしても最高！！

年末年始や節分の時期には大混雑…の成田山ですが、ゴールデンウィークやお盆には混雑もなく、おすすめ…と思っていたのですが、お盆時期にはきちんとした熱中症対策をしないまま気軽に行くと大変だと感じました。最近ブーム？の御朱印集めですが、５種類の御朱印を集めることができますが、４ヶ所で同じ種類の御朱印を発行しているため、何も知らずに行くと５つもらった御朱印の４つが重複して同じだった！というオチになります。個人的には占いのコーナーが気に入っているのですが、階段を上がった出世稲荷というところで絵馬を書いて出世祈願をされている方も多かったです。エレベーターやトイレが随所にあり、高齢者に配慮された施設となっています。駐車場はお盆の時期には１日800円でした。これが時期によって変動するのかどうかは要確認です。

コロナ退散の護摩木燃やして来ました。

A very beautiful temple surrounding by many shops. Great place to visit.

When I came here it was raining very hard, I saw the beautiful scenery and could just imagine how great it would be to see In the spring time. There were several food venders open despite the heavy rain; I chose to have takoyaki, the food was made fresh to order and was very Tasty, I ate it in the shelter of the entrance to the temple grounds a short walk from the food venders.

Nice temple. The roads leading up to the temple have some cute shops and food.

Beautiful area. I came out here at around 8am in November and barely a person was around. The waters add to the serenity.

Beautiful! Only wish I could've checked out Naritasan Park, too. Got to see the fire ceremony at 11a--definitely a MUST! Bring your bag/belongings up during the fire (when everyone else goes) so it can be blessed! Not sure how/why people skip this to go straight to Tokyo... This is something no one will want to miss!!

Free entry to the attractions. Free information packs in many different languages at the info center. Very calm and serene surroundings. A short walk from Narita Station. Definitely a good way to spend an hour or two.

Very impressive temple with alot of history. Great place to start touring the Narita town. It's next to a carpark

This is nice very old Japanese temple on the hills. Can see the Japanese culture of worship and rituals. Great place must visit very near to Narita Airport. Only 10 minutes by train.

this culturally acclaimed and tenth century Buddhist temple is one of a kind. features so many pagodas and lots of tourists. went there during a layover and had a really good time exploring all it had to offer. and it is so easily accessible from the international airport. if my memory serves me right, anything between 15 and 30 minutes is all it takes to take in this ageless wonder

(Translated by Google) Close early (Original) Ferme tôt

(Translated by Google) August 2016 (Original) 2016年8月

(Translated by Google) Unexpectedly far from Narita station This time we asked to win and protect I hope you will benefit (Original) 意外と成田駅から遠かった 今回は勝ち守りを頂きに伺いました 御利益有りますように

(Translated by Google) I was able to participate in the Goma line. It was very good. (Original) 護摩行に参加できました。 とても良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Fortune telling in Japanese and English (Original) 占いが日本語表記と英語表記

(Translated by Google) A train is more convenient than a car (Original) 車より電車が便利

(Translated by Google) Good cousin. (Original) 良いとこです。

(Translated by Google) It was a very calm place. The approach to the surrounding area was very lively and fun, but almost 90% of the shops close at 17:00. Those who think to have dinner as soon as possible!! ️ (Original) とても落ち着いた趣のあるところでした。まわりの参道はとても賑やかで楽しかったですが、ほぼ九割のお店が17時には閉まってしまいます。夕飯をと思われる方はお早めに‼️

(Translated by Google) Is there any benefit (Original) 御利益あるかな

(Translated by Google) 2020/8 2019/11 A Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect that is said to have been opened during the Heian period over 1000 years ago. The magnificent scale of the main gate and the vivid triple tower are worth a visit. At the bottom of the lantern in the center of the gate, a dragon is hiding behind its eyes. Unagi has long been famous for the approach to Shinshoji Temple, and I especially recommend Kawatoyo and Kikuya. Kawatoyo closes at 17:00, so if you want to eat eel at dinner, you should go to Kikuya, which is open until 21:00. (Original) 2020/8 2019/11 1000年以上前の平安時代に開山されたとされる真言宗派の仏教寺院。その壮大なスケールの総門と鮮やかな三重塔は一見の価値あり。門の中央にある提灯の底面には龍が目を光らせて隠れています。 この新勝寺に続く参道は 昔から鰻が有名で、個人的には特に川豊と菊屋がおすすめ。川豊は17時で閉まってしまうので、夕飯時に鰻を食べたいなら21時まで開いてる 菊屋に行くと良いでしょう。

めでたくやっと結婚出来ました！ありがとうございました！

(Translated by Google) I went there when there were few people, so it was nice to be spacious. I got eel weight on my way home (Original) 人の少ない時期に行ってきましたので広々としてい良かったです。帰りにうな重をいただきました

(Translated by Google) According to Google, it was open until 16:00, so I arrived at 15:00. There are 6 places to get stamps. It is 15:45 in 4 places. When I went to the main shrine, I was stamped with a red stamp at the bottom. Are you licking! ! ! ! enraged! ! ! And when I go down, it's closed! ! ! !! !! I was inside, but I was absent! !! ! ! I'm out of trouble! !! !! Then, please close the business hours until 15:45! ! I've been to shrines and temples all over Japan, but this is the first time I've dealt with such a cruel treatment! ! Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a land of ancestors, but it is terrible! ! Pray for the great earthquake, tornado, and kaminari! !! Curse everyone who works here! !! Crush it! ! !! That's about it. (Original) Googleによると16時までが営業しているとあったので15時に到着。御朱印をもらおうとすると6ヵ所。4ヵ所回って15時45分。本殿に行くと下の方で御朱印やってますからと法衣なのか袈裟なのかの衣装を着た若い僧侶にすごくめんどくさそうにされて閉じられた。なめてんのか！！！！ ブチ切れ！！！そして云われた下の方に行くと閉まってる！！！！！中にはいるが居留守使いやがった！！！！ブチブチブチ切れ！！！ だったら営業時間15時45分までとしとけよ！！ 日本各地神社仏閣回ってきましたがこんな酷い扱い初めて！！成田山新勝寺はいくらご先祖様縁の地とはいえ酷い！！ 大震災、竜巻、カミナリに見舞われることを祈る！！ここで働くすべての人に呪いあれ！！潰れてしまえ！！！それくらい頭にきた。

(Translated by Google) It was very calm and I was able to enjoy sightseeing. (Original) とても落ち着いていて、いい気分で観光できました。

(Translated by Google) Easy to walk inside and enjoy Omotesando Fudo Myo is a great force, and the decoration of the main hall is also wonderful. (Original) 中も歩きやすく表参道も楽しい 不動明王は凄い迫力、本堂の装飾も素晴らしく、寺、仏像にハマる人の気持ちが初めてわかりました。

迫力有る… 落ち着く…

境内が広いです

(Translated by Google) It was midsummer, so it was vacant and I could park in a nearby parking lot. There are more highlights than I expected, and if you have time, you can spend relaxing time including the park. You can also enjoy dining and shopping as there are many shops along the approach. (Original) 真夏のせいか空いていて近い駐車場に止めることもできました。思っていたより見どころは多く、時間が有れば公園も含めゆったり過ごすことができます。また参道もいい感じの店が並んでいて食事や買い物が楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) It is a temple famous in the world with Fudo Myo as the main deity. Its magnificence is wonderful, and the statue of Fudo Myo who is the main deity will be overwhelmed. (Original) 不動明王を御本尊とする、天下に名だたる寺院です。その威容は素晴らしく、御本尊の不動明王像も圧倒されてしまいます。

さすがに大きい寺院です。

厳かな雰囲気が素敵でした。御朱印が6ヶ所もあってスタンプラリーのような感覚で廻るのも楽しかったです。

訪れた日は人も少なく静かで雄大なお寺の中で心が洗われていくような気分になりました。広い敷地にはお堂がいくつかありどれも立派でした。庭には滝も流れてました。暑い日でしたが清々しかったです。

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a very beautiful historic place to visit

We had a layover at the airport and took a train in from the airport (so easy and inexpensive). Wandered from train station down beautiful shopping street full of food and wares and ended up at the extensive temple area. It is amazing. Lots of locals and pilgrims. Attached to a beautiful park and garden also. Such a beautiful afternoon spent in a sacred spot.