Top Things to do in Narita
- 1. Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple
- 2. Naritasan Park
- 3. Sakura no yama Park
- 4. Naritasan Omote Sando
- 5. Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck
- 6. Aeon Mall Narita
- 7. Observation Deck at Narita Airport Terminal 2
- 8. Foreign Tourist Information Center (Terminal 1)
- 9. Skyliner & Keisei Information Center
- 10. Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka
10 Things to Do in Narita That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Narita, Japan including Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, Naritasan Park, Sakura no yama Park, Naritasan Omote Sando, Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck, Aeon Mall Narita, Observation Deck at Narita Airport Terminal 2, Foreign Tourist Information Center (Terminal 1), Skyliner & Keisei Information Center, Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka.
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1. Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This temple is known for its fire ritual, which is performed several times a day. Visitors wishing to know their fortunes can purchase paper oracles from vending machines located on the grounds or pay a visit to one of the local soothsayers.
Reviewed By SafariKBFamily - Washington DC, District of Columbia
You need a fair amount of time to explore the whole set of grounds, since there are over a dozen major buildings to explore and learn about. But the time is worth it to get exposed to the various Buddhist temples and rituals, and to see the grounds with the lovely entrance gates, cleansing stations (both smoke and water), and historic plazas. A lovely example of Japanese temple architecture and feeling.
2. Naritasan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By Russ L - Los Angeles, California
Naritasan Park is a large garden located behind the main building of the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Noteworthy are the flowering trees and shrubs around the ponds. Great walking course very popular among the rich nature among the rich nature which includes the plum blossoms of spring and the autumn colors.
3. Sakura no yama Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By kixguy - Osaka, Japan
For some reason I was expecting a closer view of aircrafts. Not sure if it's always the same, but the time I visited the park, planes were taking off at the far end of the runway and flying over the park. Anyway, in good weather, it's a nice place to spend an hour or so. Getting there can be a hassle unless you have your own transportation.
4. Naritasan Omote Sando
Overall Ratings
4 based on 700 reviews
Reviewed By David T - Singapore, Singapore
between my first Narita Transit Program visit with volunteer guides in 2016Jun & my own return 2017Dec the amazing journey of new to old world is such a great experience for everyone with 2 hours or 3 to spare out of Narita Airport...
~I've downloaded nothing short of 6 paid apps (yes i paid) from city sights to maps to train & subway apps but there is one that impressed me more than everything combined it was more responsive with the fastest refresh and accuracy and it's free... just use Google Maps!
~from the Airport there are 2 trains you can hop on depending on the time, I've taken both the Keisei & the JR and their Narita town train stations are just 5 minutes apart so you can start your journey from the same way point... the Keisei does have a more scenic bridge to Omotesando Street
Let's start at the cross roads, get to McDonald's from both Keisei & JR Train Stations you'll easily spot it. you'll find the street sign for (green) Omotesando St. pointing left, (blue) Ipponmatsu-dori Ave. pointing right and (red) Shiyakusyo-dori Ave. pointing up ahead...
~go left down that narrow street and you're on your way
~if you wanna take the scenic route from the Keisei train station, take the WEST exit, cross the zebra crossing at "Time Light" store and go right, it's goes up and across a bridge into a narrow alley with some shops going up a gentle hill till you see the sign for Naritasan Shinshoji Temple 800m ahead (go right)
~ from a sleepy 10am stores start opening, there's gonna be many open air eateries already way into their mid morning business so look out for fresh chestnuts, fresh sea urchins, "unagi" fresh eels, fresh milk, fresh rice crackers!
~Fresh = you can see them being made out in the open
~the sushi, ramen, tempura shops open closer to lunch hours
~once I got to the end of the street typically the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple I'd turn back and grab a few snacks & you must try "Sake" ice cream!
~the shopping for souvenirs are plenty for locally produced knickknacks, I recommend the Kinomo shop and a place I buy "toe" socks with Japanese motifs :)
Every time I'd stopover at Edokkozushi for the LARGEst Nigiri/Sushi slices by the English speaking "Daisho" just yell out "DAISHO" when you enter and the sushi chef who responds to you in English is the one you'd order with
uploaded more than 100 photos for just the street experience along Omotesando :)
I super HIGHLY recommend a visit you won't wanna miss this part of Narita if you're ever in for a >3hrs layover
5. Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By nldogbert - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Still a very good airport with good facilities and multi different flights to different parts of the world. Facilities are still well kept and the airport as a transfer point is still good. Arrival immigration can get busy, but as expected with Japanese efficiency, waiting time is short even though the line is long. There are now some competition from the bus companies for a reasonable priced trip down to Tokyo especially compared to the much more expensive train services available.
6. Aeon Mall Narita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By CanuckJames - Nishinomiya, Japan
This is a bigger complex than the usual Aeon Malls.
It looks all major and minor brands are represented. From supermarkets, fashion, video arcades, medical offices - all located on one huge complex.
It is obviously geared toward the tourists that need to kill a few hours before their flights while not forgetting the locals.
We were here to meet up with friends and it was easy to find things to do.
Free parking.
7. Observation Deck at Narita Airport Terminal 2
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By Oldjack - Greater Melbourne, Australia
It is good that Terminal 2 has an Observation Deck but watching planes take off and land at Narita is like most other large airports--interesting after the first two or three.The airline lounges and some of the departure lounges provide a fairly good view as well as does the very long trek to the take off area that can take twenty minutes.
8. Foreign Tourist Information Center (Terminal 1)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By bob2bkk - Bangkok, Thailand
Narita is a huge International Airport and can be very intimidating especially if you arrive for the first time. You come into arrivals hall, and there are a million signs, taxi, cafes stairs, restrooms, elevator, exchange banks, and bla, bla, bla, bla. So stop for a moment to gather your thoughts. Even if you have all planned out, it is nice to be pointed in the right direction. It will save time. The staff are helpful and if you do not already have one grab some maps, they are made friendly for tourists to use.
9. Skyliner & Keisei Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Игорь К - St. Petersburg, Russia
We stayed in Asakusa and hade direct Keisei train to our station for the very small price. Information center worked very professional and helped us to buy ticket, find our way to the trains etc. Very easy to find and to use, even if you are first time in Japan
10. Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By TomaszKozakowski - Warsaw, Poland
A must see place for all plane spotters willing to have good shots at Narita airport. Accessible from Narita town by bus, however note that buses are marked in Japanese only.
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