Narita

Travel Guide

Narita Tourist Pavilion showing heritage elements
Narita which includes markets and street scenes
Naritasan Park showing a park
Sakura-no-Yama Hill featuring wildflowers
Narita which includes street scenes

Discover the charms and character of this old city that is renowned for its ancient Buddhist temple complex and scenic park.

Located 48 miles (78 kilometers) outside of Tokyo, Narita is home to Narita Airport, Japan's largest international airport. Whether Narita is a destination or a layover trip for you, this city has several attractions and heritage buildings to explore.

The town of Narita has a distinct old-world charm. Explore the crooked streets lined with ancient shops. In contrast to the frenzied pace of Tokyo, Narita has a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the tranquility of Naritasan Park. Take a leisurely walk among the park's pagodas and koi ponds. Cherry trees and lush gardens make this a beautiful destination year-round.

The Buddhist Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, located in the heart of the city, is dedicated to the fire god Fudo Myoo. Explore the colorful buildings that make up the complex, many of which date back to 940.

As the county’s hub for flying, it is fitting that Narita is home to the Museum of Aeronautical Science. Learn about the history of flight as you tour the museum's interactive exhibits. For a unique museum experience, visit Boso No Mura. This living museum explores various aspects of Japanese culture. Tour a recreated historic street or walk through a samurai home. This area is also a popular film location for historical movies.

Chiba Prefectural Flower and Tree Center is a beautiful botanical garden in Narita’s center. You could spend hours exploring this garden it has more than 55,000 plants and flowers. The center offers horticultural lectures and many of its plants, including traditional Japanese bonsai trees, are available for purchase. 

Learn about the country’s history of horse breeding at Japan's Imperial Pastures at the Goryo Ranch Memorial Hall. Located in the scenic Sanrizuka Memorial Park, this museum is situated among regal rows of chestnut trees. 

The most convenient way to get into Narita is by plane. The airport is just a 20-minute train ride from the city. Several high-speed trains link to Tokyo, making it possible to get to Japan's capital in less than 2 hours.

Where to stay in Narita

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Torika

While there might not be top attractions in Torika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sakura-no-Yama Hill and Taiheiyo Club Narita Course.

Torika
Narita showing signage

Hanazakicho

While Hanazakicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Narita Omotesando and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.

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Kinone

Kinone might not have many top sights, but Sakura-no-Yama Hill and Museum of Aeronautical Sciences are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kinone
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Kosuge

Though Kosuge might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sakura-no-Yama Hill and Omote-sandō.

Kosuge
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Oyama

While there might not be top attractions in Oyama, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Omote-sandō and Sakura-no-Yama Hill.

Oyama
Sakura-no-Yama Hill featuring wildflowers

Komaino

While there might not be top attractions in Komaino, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sakura-no-Yama Hill and Taiheiyo Club Narita Course.

Komaino
ART HOTEL NARITA
ART HOTEL NARITA
3 out of 5
Kosuge 700, Narita, Chiba
The price is NT$1,376 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
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NT$1,726 total
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Narita Tobu Hotel Airport
Narita Tobu Hotel Airport
3.5 out of 5
320-1 Tokko, Narita, Chiba-ken
The price is NT$1,662 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
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NT$2,011 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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8.6/10 Excellent! (5,580 reviews)
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Hotel Nikko Narita
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4 out of 5
500 Tokko, Narita, Chiba-ken
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3 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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Reviews of Narita

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
222
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
253
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
82
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Short layover

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Adorable small town! The park was beautiful and peaceful! We spent the entire morning there walking.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect place to visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Free shuttle to the popular street and it was fun to walk around, eat, and see a beautiful temple.

4/5 - Good

Nats

It will be difficult to go around without a car.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Everything is a bit further from the airport. Approximately 40 minutes to get into the place you want to go

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