Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is the head temple of Shingonshu sect and is also known as "Narita's O-Fudo-sama". The top-ranked of the "Big Three" mountains of the Kanto region, it is visited by about 10 million people each year.
Somon Gate - The gate is made of zelkova wood. Images of eight principal guardian such as the deity Fudo Myoo are enshrined on the gate.
Chozuya water basin for ritual cleansing of the hands and mouth
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Niomon Gate - There are two imposing statues, "Vermillion Deva Kings," one on either side of the 19-meter-high gate, which serve to protect the temple.
Three-storied Pagoda - Located in front of Daihondo Hall, this 25-meter high pagoda conveys the spirit of Old Edo to the modern era. It is dedicated to the deity Gochi-Nyorai.
Daihondo Hall - It was completed in 1968. The principal image is Fudo-Myoo, whose figure was consecrated by the priest Kobo-Daishi. There is a holy fire for invocation in this hall. Talismans and prayer charms are sold on the 1st floor, and scapegoat talismans are received in the east and west rooms of the 2nd floor.
Gakudo Hall - Adorned with donations and prayer boards from believers, this building tells the tales of ordinary pilgrims from the Middle Ages.
Komyodo Hall - The old main hall was built in 1701. The main icon is that of the Dainchi Buddha, and the fire deity Fudo-Myoo and Aizen-Myoo (prayer for marriage) are enshrined here.
Great Pagoda of Peace - This solemn structure is a 58-meter-high Buddhist pagoda. The architecture of the double estrade and 5-level interior symbolizes the teachings of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.
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