Top 12 things to do at Narita

The city of Narita is part of Chiba prefecture and the Narita airport resides in it. Most people just take the first possible transport to Tokyo, but there are many interesting things to see at the city of Narita as well, these include the Shinjo-ji Temple, Sakura-no-Yama park and the Museum of aeronautical science. Maybe before taking the first trip to Tokyo, you should spend a day at Narita and enjoy the serenity of a smaller town before getting lost in the wonders of Tokyo.

Narita-san Omotesando

Narita Station is just 10 minutes away from the airport. The 800m path leading to the temple from the station is an old town street where you can get a sense of Japan through the regional delicacy of eel and the traditional festivals. It would be a waste to simply visit Narita just to use the airport.

Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple

Narita Station is just 10 minutes away from the airport. The 800m path, leading to the temple from the station, is an old traditional street. You can experience Japanese culture through the famous regional delicacy of eel and traditional festivals. It would be a waste to go to Narita just to use the airport.

AEON Mall Narita

AEON MALL Narita is the biggest shopping center in Narita. They have 180 stores including a large supermarket, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. This shopping center is just 10 minutes away from Narita airport by bus, so it’s easy for tourists to visit.

Naritasan Park

This is a large garden of 165,000㎡, spreading out below Heiwa-no-Daito (Great Pagoda of Peace) at the back of the Great Main Hall of Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple. The walking course is popular, a place rich in nature including the plum blossoms in spring and the beautiful foliage in autumn.

Sakura-no-Yama Park

A perfect location that is known as “Plane-Spotting Hill”. Used for filming TV programs, it has also been selected as one of The Top 100 Views of Chiba.

Yamato no Yu

An “onsen” facility with an eye-catching modern exterior, ideal for a day trip. The 8 large and small outdoor baths, the Japanese cuisine changing according to the four seasons, the fitness gym, etc. provide a place of relaxation for adults.

Boso-no-Mura

As soon as you enter, it’s as if you wandered into the Edo era. On the huge 51 hectare grounds, there is the “Furusato-no-Waza” interactive area where you can actually experience the lifestyle techniques of merchants and farmers, and the “Fudoki-no-Oka” area where you can learn about history and nature.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine is the head shrine for about 400 Katori shrines in Japan. The sacred 1000 year old tree and the keystone said to abate earthquakes on the large shrine grounds makes it also popular as a spiritual spot.

Museum of Aeronautical Sciences

About 15 minutes by bus from the airport bus stop. It has an observation tower that resembles a control tower, Japan’s first actual display of a Boeing 747, and an exhibit where you can experience flying a plane. You don’t have to be an airplane fan to enjoy the museum!

Sawara

Sawara is a waterfront town. Along the river and its surroundings, the old townscape with remnants of Edo remains even now, and it has been recognized for the first time in the Kanto region as an Important Preservation District for a Group of Traditional Buildings.

National Museum of Japanese History

A museum that places importance on the history of the lifestyle in Japan. You can also enjoy seeing the many life-size reproductions and gigantic replicas. Audio guides in English, Chinese, and Korean are available free of charge.

Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy

A specialized art museum displaying beautiful writing ranging from the end of the Edo Era to the present day. Located in the vicinity of the three ponds inside Narita Park, you can appreciate the samples of writing while enjoying the scenery from all four seasons.

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