Question 1

How do I get there directly from Narita Airport?

Accepted Answer

From Narita Airport (Terminals 1 and 2) take a JR or Keisei rapid train to Narita Station, about 12 minutes, then walk about 10 minutes along the approach to Naritasan Shinshoji. There is no need to change trains.

Question 2

How do I get there from the nearest station?

Accepted Answer

About 10 minutes' walk from Narita Station on the JR Narita Line or the Keisei Main Line. From Narita Airport to Narita Station it is about 12 minutes by rapid train. By car it is about an hour from central Tokyo via Narita IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway.

Question 3

What shops are on the approach?

Accepted Answer

The main approach is lined with long-established eel restaurants dating from the Edo period, along with soba restaurants, sweet shops and souvenir shops. Narita's famous eel dishes and sweets such as yokan are especially popular.

Question 4

Can I visit with a pet?

Accepted Answer

Pets may not be taken inside the halls. Please see the official website or contact the temple directly for details (tel. 0476-22-2111).

Question 5

Where can I get a goshuin stamp?

Accepted Answer

Goshuin desks are located at the great main hall and other halls in the grounds, open 8:00-16:00. They are available at six places: the Peace Pagoda, the Ioden, the Komyodo, the Shakado, the Shusse Inari and the great main hall.

Question 6

What is the goma prayer service, and do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

The goma service is a Shingon ritual in which wishes written on goma sticks are offered to the principal image, Fudo Myoo. It is held several times a day, with no advance booking needed; simply apply on the day. You can worship inside the inner sanctuary and experience the powerful atmosphere of the flames and chanting.

Question 7

What are the visiting hours?

Accepted Answer

The grounds can be visited 24 hours a day, but the halls, amulet offices and goshuin desks operate 8:00-16:00. The last goma service can change during the New Year period, so we recommend checking the official website in advance.

Question 8

Is there a charge to enter the grounds?

Accepted Answer

Visiting the grounds is free, though a fee applies for goma fire prayers. Some special exhibitions and facilities may be charged separately. Please see the official website for details.

Question 9

Which buildings are Important Cultural Properties?

Accepted Answer

Five buildings are nationally designated Important Cultural Properties: the Nio gate, the three-storey pagoda, the Shakado, the Komyodo and the Gakudo. Each dates from the Edo to Meiji period, and walking from the great main hall to the Shakado and the former main hall, the Komyodo, traces the temple's historical development.

Question 10

What is Naritasan Park?

Accepted Answer

It is a large Japanese garden adjoining the grounds, with plum and cherry blossom in spring, fresh greenery in summer and autumn colours later in the year. Walking paths lead past ponds and waterfalls, making it a good place to rest after your visit.

Question 11

How long should I allow?

Accepted Answer

About an hour to walk round the main halls. Allow 2-3 hours if you also want to stroll in Naritasan Park and try the food along the approach.

Question 12

Is there parking? What should I do at busy times such as New Year?

Accepted Answer

There are car parks around the grounds, but they fill quickly in busy periods such as New Year and Setsubun, so public transport is recommended then.

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1 Narita, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 15

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Visiting the grounds is free (some facilities are charged).

Question 16

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open every day.

Question 17

What are the visiting hours?

Accepted Answer

Halls and offices 8:00-16:00 (the grounds can be visited 24 hours a day).

Question 18

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 10 minutes' walk from Narita Station (JR and Keisei). About 12 minutes by rapid train from Narita Airport to Narita Station. About 10 minutes from Narita IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway.

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