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Narita: Sacred Hours—Dawn or Night at Naritasan
Narita
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the tranquil Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in the early morning or late at night, when the sacred grounds are enveloped in serenity. This guided walk offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese temple culture, moving beyond the usual tourist experience. Witness the architectural beauty of the Somon Gate and Niomon Gate and learn about the temple's rich history and its connection to Fudo Myoo. As you stroll through the peaceful paths of Naritasan Park, reflect on the deep-rooted rituals that continue to shape contemporary Japanese life. Choose between two meeting options for a personalized experience.
- Guided walk through Naritasan Shinshoji Temple during quiet hours -...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Early morning or night-time visit (guest’s choice)
Local English-speaking guide with cultural and historical insight
Admission fee
Quiet, crowd-free atmosphere not available during daytime hours
Meals
Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Monzen Square
The meeting point is the plaza in front of the Somon Gate at Naritasan Shinshoji. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Itinerary
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Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple
Naritasan Shinshoji is one of Japan’s most important esoteric Buddhist temples, known for its centuries-old devotion to Fudo Myoo. Beyond its grand gates and halls, the temple is designed to guide visitors through a spiritual journey shaped by movement, silence, and ritual space. In the early morning or at night, when crowds fade, the atmosphere becomes especially powerful—lantern light, stone paths, and quiet grounds revealing the temple as a living place of faith rather than a historical monument. Walking through the precincts and surrounding park offers a rare chance to experience how Japanese spirituality is expressed through architecture, nature, and stillness.
Explore the tranquil Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in the early morning or late at night, when the sacred grounds are enveloped in serenity. This guided walk offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese temple culture, moving beyond the usual tourist experience. Witness the architectural beauty of the Somon Gate and Niomon Gate and learn about the temple's rich history and its connection to Fudo Myoo. As you stroll through the peaceful paths of Naritasan Park, reflect on the deep-rooted rituals that continue to shape contemporary Japanese life. Choose between two meeting options for a personalized experience.
- Guided walk through Naritasan Shinshoji Temple during quiet hours -...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Early morning or night-time visit (guest’s choice)
Local English-speaking guide with cultural and historical insight
Admission fee
Quiet, crowd-free atmosphere not available during daytime hours
Meals
Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Monzen Square
The meeting point is the plaza in front of the Somon Gate at Naritasan Shinshoji. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
