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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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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
45 contributions
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
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
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
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
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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請問如何得知從成田日航酒店至成田站的免費巴士資訊呢?
Antonio0409
Kawasaki, Japan2,650 contributions
中国語での質問でしたのでGoogle翻訳で日本語にしましたが、
その日本語も理解出来ない内容でしたので回答が不可能です。
申し訳ないです。
ma_andreag
Monterrey, Mexico
Hola,
En los siguientes meses tendré una conexión de aeropuerto Tokio Narita (llegando 1:00pm) a Haneda (sale 10:55pm) entre ese tiempo y considerando documentaciones y transados calculo que tendré libre 4hrs aprox. y me gustaría visitar la calle Omotesando y el Templo.
Entiendo que hay que llegar a la estación Keisei y caminar. ¿Cómo puedo llegar del aeropuerto a esa estación? ¿Cuánto tiempo me tomaría?
Después tendrá que ir hacia el aeropuerto en Haneda, creo que tendría que regresar al aeropuerto Narita para tomar un autobús hacia el aeropuerto?
Me podrían orientar si alguien ha hecho este recorrido por favor?, supongo que en el aeropuerto hablan o hay letreros en inglés?
Muchas gracias!!
ThaiCookingRocks
Changchun, China802 contributions
Save yourself time and headache and preplan a tour. I used Rainbow Tours and it was well worth it.
Walked out of the airport, and Sumi was waiting for us. He drove us around and then returned us to their airport. Plus he knew the area really well.
Hi, my sister and I are planning to go to South Korea and might take the flight which has a 12 hours layover in Narita airport, so we plan to visit this town. Do we need a Japan rail pass to use the trains to reach this town or can we just buy tickets at the train station? We're planning to get transit visas only. And is using cab service from the airport to this town and vice versa advisable?
ThaiCookingRocks
Changchun, China802 contributions
I should be clear. If you are a US citizen you will not need a visa.
I would highly recommend a tour for Narita as you will need transportation to see it properly and using cabs to hop from place to place will not be enjoyable, or practical and you will miss a lot of the countryside.
Jmf1957
Northern CA7 contributions
How far is Naritasan Omote Sando from the Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu? Is it possible to walk there and to the temple?
Zhifa
Singapore, Singapore92 contributions
It's not possible to walk from the location to Narita san shinshoji.
As it's quite a distance away.
To walk is 46 mins.
For car is 9 mins.
If you take cab from your hotel to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, the price is about 1765YEN.
Best to ask the hotel, whether they provide free transport to the Narita san Shinshoji.
If you want to take bus, is about 30 mins. This way, you will need to do some walking before reach the destination.
Comosapian
Sydney134 contributions
Hi Eileen,
Is it possible to check in our stuff at the airport and then go to this place while waiting for a flight? Or is it nowhere near the airport?
thanks
Cathy.
MountaineerLu
Falling Waters, WV1,466 contributions
It is a ten minute train ride from the airport followed by a 15 to 20 minute walk.
Snowflakeseeker
Coffs Harbour, Australia101 contributions
HI, We are going to be staying at Hotel Nikko for one night between flights, in January 2016 and will not arrive until 6pm.The temple closes at 4pm but I wondered if the restaurants (and shops) in the Omoto Sando area might be open in the evening as an alterntive to eating in the hotel that night.
It appears to be only 12 minutes drive away by bus or taxi.
Any advice appreciated.
Jane N
Queensland, Australia361 contributions
Yes there will be places to dine. As mentioned in another answer very popular with airline crews. Also more interesting and much cheaper than eating at your hotel. Enjoy.
JeriTurrin
Collierville, TN3 contributions
Dear Sir,
I recently visited the wonderful street in (Old) Narita. I purchased several items but my favorite was taken at the airport . It was the delicious honey from the store in town. Do you know the name of the store? I would like to order replacements . Thank you for any help!
KrisRod
Mountain View, CA63 contributions
I believe it was SUGI Honey
They have a website you can order from; hit the button for "English"
Good Luck and God Bless You
Trinh
Washington DC11 contributions
Hi, can you let me know how I can locate the place that lets you try on Japanese traditional clothes?
Thank you,
Trinh
Narita_Rainbow_Tours
成田2 contributions
In the middle of Omote Sando, there is a community hall called, "Fureai-Kan" in Japanese. When the kimono session is on, there will be a little signboard on the pavement. They are only on Wednesday and Friday, but if you call them up for a certain day, they might be able to accommodate.
phone number is 080-3411-0238. Name of the organisation is Hospitality Narita, a non-profit organization.
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