Naritasan Omote Sando
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
I don't have time for exploring Narita. Yet, my hours there were so memorable although I spend my time just alone. Here's what you can do in Narita during summer, from the morning to the noon.
1. Visit Naritasan Temple. The temple was just grand as shown in the image on the Internet. You may start from the front, or just like me, from the back, it's always open. I suggest you take a walk in the morning (06.30 am). Really enjoy the atmosphere.
2. Visit Naritasan Park. There's nothing more enjoyable than showering yourself with the morning sunrays surrounded by the lushness of the forest and the lake. Walking around the Park, I feel so refreshed... in fact, the best oxygen producers are here ... the hundred years old trees along the paths give me a feel of meditation ambiance.
3. Visit the Museum. There are two museums on the site (in the Temple complex). Usually, people went to the Museum Temple. But if you have time, go visit the Museum of Calligraphy which will amaze you with the wisdom and the art of writing gigantic letters! I did, and I never cease feeling so grateful for that.
4. Take a stroll in the old part of the City. Naritasan Omote Sando lies in the back gate of the Temple. I really enjoy immersing myself there, walking in and out of tiny cute small stores with unique souvenirs. I ate the famous freshwater eel in one of the restaurants there. Sooo delicious! In the heat of the summer in Narita, ice cream is another option. I choose the black sesame ice cream, never regret this choice!
5. On my way back to the hotel, I walk along the resident's housing. Near the alley of an elementary school, I found a small outlet selling Takoyaki. The old lady who owns the outlet was so cute and friendly. I enter her small outlet (which is located at the back of her house) and have a friendly chat with her. We don't talk much due to my language limitation, but we smile a lot and she made my heart so warm with her care (yes, she took care of me, refilled my water tumbler even though I didn't ask, spare me her cherry tomatoes freshly picked from her vegetable pots, and did other small things that made me comfortable of resting there).
It took around 5-6 hours to spend my time here. From my hotel to all places I've mentioned above, I was walking along the way. This is another reason why I love this city, and plan to visit it again with my friends.
Written July 28, 2023
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PH983
Singapore241 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Many shops and restaurants to walk around, or shop for souvenirs. This is the shopping streets linking the train station and the Narita Shinshoji (Temple)
Written December 12, 2022
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Dale R
Oakland, CA484 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
This is the traditional quarter of Narita and is well known for its shops and especially traditional Japanese restaurants specializing in eel dishes. It is closed up tight at night with very few restaurants open but bustling during the day. We found a very nice bamboo wicker shop as well as a quaint antique shop.
Written October 19, 2022
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Charitos Kalitsiadis
Nafplio, Greece651 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Business
It is the road that leads to the main temple of Narita.
It is full of souvenir shops and restaurants with local specialties.
You will see traditional Japanese cooks cooking fish in a traditional way in front of your eyes and you will find beautiful things for gifts for your friends.
The whole experience is incredible
Even you stay in Tokyo, on your way leaving back to the airport, make a short stop in Narita.
Written May 12, 2021
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BROs IN JAPAN
Japan182 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
We were quite surprised to find a street that reminds us of Kyoto's famous Kiyomizu-dera Slope only one station away from the Narita Airport.

The buildings of this 800m long shopping street get more traditional the deeper you go, and shops and stalls offer a variety of sweets and snacks to enjoy while walking towards the Naritasan Temple.

If it's your last day in Japan or you're staying near the airport make sure to check out Narita Omotesando.
Written January 31, 2021
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Mike Dobson
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
Can get very very busy, we visited February...and it was busy then. So watch out for crowds in summer. Visit information centre in shopping area, very very helpful. Area not far from the temple and shrine.
Written March 8, 2020
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Isabelle S
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
A great walk down to Naritasan with typical restaurants, some typical Japanese restaurant and a few tourist shops as well. There is a mix of very old beautiful buidings and some new ones. I would recommend this walk. Not just for tourists...
Written February 23, 2020
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jubaanne
Pottsville, Australia609 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
A lovely street to stroll to the temple and gardens. Full of interesting shops where you can buy quality Japanese items to take home as souvenirs. Lots of choices for eating here, you can be adventurous too with eel if you want. There is a McDonalds in the railway station square at the start of the street if you want a coffee stop before you start your browsing the street. It is a sloping street downwards walk so allow sufficient time to walk back up the street if you have a particular bus time to meet. A lot of the local larger hotels in the area have complimentary shuttle services that pick up and drop off in the railway station square area which makes it handy to organise a visit to the temple, the gardens and this interesting street for a visit prior to your later flight out of Japan or your arrival in Japan.
Written February 21, 2020
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Susan S
Gympie Region, Australia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
We visited this traditional village and we amazed at the culture.
We met Japanese friends here and there took us to a authentic restaurant which was amazing experience in the building having Japanese food and drinks.Very highly recommend this attraction
Written January 31, 2020
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Emma C
Godalming, UK2,360 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Friends
I liked it here. Lots of traditional architecture with wooden shutters, pot plants outside and the scent of grilled eel. There are lots of restaurants, boutiques and craft places to have a look around. I would add though that a lot of it was closed on the Sunday we were there.
Written January 28, 2020
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