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Narita-san

10th-century Buddhist temples10th-century establishments in JapanBuddhist temples in Chiba PrefectureHistory of Narita CityKanto 36 Fudōson Sacred Sites
Narita, ChibaNaritasanReligious buildings and structures completed in 940SangōShingon BuddhismShingon Sect Chisan School TemplesTemples of Fudō MyōōTourist attractions in Chiba Prefecture
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.Great Main Hall
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.Great Main Hall

Narita-san (成田山 "Narita mountain") Shinshō-ji (新勝寺 "New victory temple") is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita, Chiba, Japan. It was founded in 940 by Kanchō Daisōjō, a disciple of Kōbō Daishi. It is a lead temple in the Chisan branch (Chisan-ha 智山派) of New Shingon (Shingi Shingon 新義真言宗), includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, and is one of the best-known temples in the Kantō region. It is dedicated to Ācala (Japanese: Fudō myōō ("Unmovable Wisdom King")) who is usually depicted holding a sword and rope and surrounded by flames. Often called a fire god, he is associated with fire rituals.

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Narita-san
Higashi-sando, Narita

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成田山新勝寺

Higashi-sando 成田市成田1
286-0024 Narita
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