Narita, Japan Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The rambling temple complex of Naritasan Shinsho-ji is the main attraction at the pilgrim town of NARITA , some 60km northeast of Tokyo, and a fine place to stop off on your way to or from Narita Airport. Every year, millions of people visit this thousand-year-old temple, which is an important landmark in the Shingon sect of Buddhism, but it's such a vast place that, as long as you're not here on one of the main festival days (New Year and Setsubun on February 3 or 4), you won't notice the crowds. To find Naritasan Shinsho-ji , follow the central shopping street, Omotesando, which is to the left from the plaza … more »