The grounds are open 24 hours: the fire ritual for Fudō has been performed every day since 940.
Founded in 940 at the behest of Emperor Suzaku, it houses a statue of Fudō Myōō attributed to Kūkai. The great Niōmon gate leads to the halls where the monks perform the gomakitō, the fire ritual for the requests of the faithful, several times every day. In 2026 the temple celebrates its 1090th anniversary.
Naritasan Shinshōji, founded in 940 by the monk Kanchō, is the head temple of the Chizan school of Shingon Buddhism. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in Japan: at New Year alone there are millions of visits.
ℹ️ The grounds (境内) are open 24 hours a day; the counters for omamori, gomakitō and other services keep hours of 8:00–16:00 (source: jalan.net, 2024 article). In July the Narita Gion Matsuri is held, with ten floats through the streets of the temple area and along the avenue.
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