Narita-san ShinshÅ-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita, Chiba, Japan. It was founded in 940 by KanchÅ DaisÅjÅ, a disciple of KÅbÅ Daishi. It is a lead temple in the Chisan branch of New Shingon, includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, and is one of the best-known temples in the KantÅ region. It is dedicated to Äcala who is usâŠNarita-san ShinshÅ-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita, Chiba, Japan. It was founded in 940 by KanchÅ DaisÅjÅ, a disciple of KÅbÅ Daishi. It is a lead temple in the Chisan branch of New Shingon, includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, and is one of the best-known temples in the KantÅ region. It is dedicated to Äcala who is usually depicted holding a sword and rope and surrounded by flames. Often called a fire god, he is associated with fire rituals.