Why was Naritasan chosen as a place of prayer for traffic safety?
Naritasan was chosen as a place of prayer for traffic safety due to the following factors:
- Naritasan’s miraculous history: Naritasan is a temple that is said to have been opened by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) during the Konin era (around 810) of the Heian period. During its long history, it has attracted many faiths. It is believed that this miraculous history has given rise to a great deal of trust in prayers for traffic safety.
- Proximity to transportation: Naritasan is very close to Narita International Airport and is located at a key transportation point. As the arrival and departure of aircraft and the use of tourists increase, prayers to prevent traffic accidents have become popular.
- Legend of Vow Fulfillment: At Naritasan, there is a legend that many people have fulfilled. In the past, there have been many reports of people avoiding traffic accidents or arriving safely at their destinations, and such traditions support faith in traffic safety.
- Faith in the transportation industry: There are many people involved in transportation and transportation companies around Naritasan, and the faith to pray for their safety has spread. Drivers, passengers, and people involved in transportation-related work visit Naritasan to pray for safe operation and no accidents.
- Consideration for traffic safety: Naritasan is a tourist attraction and is visited by many worshipers and tourists. It is thought that Naritasan has been chosen as a place of prayer for traffic safety as a consideration for traffic safety in such tourist spots.
Due to these factors, Naritasan came to be especially important as a place of prayer for traffic safety. Many people who wish to prevent traffic accidents and drive safely visit the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall to pray for safe road use.
Benefits of the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall
The benefit of the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall is to pray for traffic safety and accident-free driving. Below are some of the main benefits of the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall:
- Protection of Traffic Safety: At the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall, we pray for protection from road traffic accidents and troubles. It is believed to help safe and accident-free driving.
- Avoid traffic accidents: We pray that traffic accidents will be prevented and traffic safety will be ensured. We hope that drivers, passengers, and people involved in traffic will not be involved in traffic accidents.
- Prayers for the safety of family and passengers: It is also common to pray for the safety of family, friends, and passengers who will be riding with you when using a car or public transport. We pray not only for traffic safety, but also for the safety of all passengers.
- Prayers for improving driving skills: Prayers for safe driving skills and compliance with traffic rules are also held. I wish to help drivers to drive safely and properly.
- Safety Prayers for Travel and Long Distance Driving: Pray for safe arrival at your destination when traveling long distances or outings. In particular, Naritasan is close to Narita International Airport, so there are many visitors who pray for traffic safety.
For these benefits, worshipers who visit the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall offer prayers wholeheartedly. Naritasan’s traffic safety prayers are reassuring support for many people to prevent traffic accidents. However, the effect of the benefit is based on faith and personal beliefs, and does not guarantee a specific effect.
How to receive by car at Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall
Please see the official website below for the easiest way to get to the Naritasan Traffic Safety Prayer Hall by car.
