Habu Shrine

What it is

• A local guardian shrine for Narita founded during the early Heian period.
• Dedicated to the primary deity Haniyama Hime no Mikoto.
• The central ritual object of the shrine is Haji pottery.
• The main shrine oversees more than thirty local branch shrines.

What to see

• A portable shrine used in a procession with over 700 years of history.
• The approach road known as Nishisando Sannomiya Street.
• A seasonal morning glory and ground cherry market held on the grounds.

When to go

• The annual grand festival takes place every July.
• Visit during the morning glory and ground cherry market events.

Getting there

• The shrine is a 15-minute walk from Narita Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.