Narita-san Temple and Gardens

Just a short train ride from the airport!

Chris White Oct 07, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Explore the Naritasan Temple Complex</p>

<p>The 3 storey pagoda is beautiful!</p>

<p>Shotoku Taishi Hall was built to commemorate Shotoku Taishi, often described as the "Father of Japanese Buddhism"</p>

<p>Beautiful colors in the Spring Time!</p>

<p>View #1 of the Gardens at the Naritasan temple</p>

<p>View #2 of the Gardens at the Naritasan temple</p>

<p>View #3 of the Gardens at the Naritasan temple</p>

<p>You will easily pass a whole day wandering the temple and gardens!</p>

I often wondered whether a visit to Narita was worth the trip. "There are temples in Tokyo" I would think, "and there are Japanese Gardens here." I never bothered to make the trip, assuming it would be a waste of my time - until my flight was cancelled at the last minute. Blessed with an enforced stopover, it was the perfect chance to take a look around. What a place! The stroll from the station was beautiful (if you ignore the touristy shops on the way), and the temple complex and gardens were superb. I even had the chance to observe Monks carrying out the Goma Fire Ritual - an unforgottable experience. It was a wonderful stop over, but easily worth the trip from Tokyo if you fancy a relaxing day and a look at 'Old Japan.'

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Chris White @chris.white

Japan obsessive, vegetarian, amateur photographer and webmaster for www.vegetariantokyo.com Visiting Tokyo isn't easy for Vegetarians and Vegans, and this is what encouraged me to start the website - I felt there wasn't enough help on the internet for travellers, so I hope people find it helpf...