Narita-san

Narita-san (成田山 "Narita mountain") Shinshō-ji ( 新勝寺 "New victory temple") is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita, Chiba , Japan . It was founded in 940 by Kanchō Daisōjō, a disciple of Kōbō Daishi . It is a lead temple in the Chisan branch (Chisan-ha 智山派 ) of New Shingon (Shingi Shingon 新義真言宗 ), includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, and is one of the best-known temples in the Kantō region . It is dedicated to Ācala (Japanese: Fudō myōō ("Unmovable Wisdom King")) who is usually depicted holding a sword and rope and surrounded by flames. [1] Often called a fire god, he is associated with fire rituals. [2]