The Yokohama branch temple of Naritasan Shinshoji (Narita, Chiba), established in 1870. Formally known as Enmeiin, it enshrines Fudo Myo-o on the heights of Nogeyama hill, gathering devout faith from Yokohama residents for protection against fire, theft, and for business prosperity. Monthly festivals on the 28th draw large crowds, and regular goma (sacred fire) rituals are performed. Together with…

Naritasan Yokohama Betsuin was established in 1870 (Meiji 3) as a branch of the head temple Naritasan Shinshoji in Narita, Chiba, with the formal temple name Enmeiin. The parent temple, Shinshoji, was said to have been founded in 940 by the high priest Kancho, who traveled to Narita bearing a sacred…