Top 10 Free Things to do in Narita, Kanto

May 22, 2021 Christa Meece

Discover the best top things to do in Narita, Japan including Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program, Naritasan Park, Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, Sakura no yama Park, Three-storied Pagoda, Naritasan Omote Sando, Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka, Narita Market, Toshoji Temple (Sogo Reido), Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck.
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1. Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program

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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program

If you have a layover of several hours at Narita Airport, or if you are staying at a hotel in the Narita area and are looking for a way to spend a half-day, don’t miss the opportunity to take part in one of these Japanese cultural experiences or to see the best sights around! 【Volunteer Guide Tours】※Reception hours:9:00-12:00 All tours are run by local guides who get you safely to and from the airport and who help ensure that you are able to experience the warmth and hospitality of Japan.【Self Tours】※Reception hours:9:00-17:00(Except Kozaki-town course) All tours are self-guided, allowing you more time to shop as well as providing special offers and discounts.

2. Naritasan Park

1 Narita, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture +81 476-22-2111 http://www.naritasan.or.jp/
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4.5 based on 531 reviews

Naritasan Park

Reviewed By Kalleus - Finland, null

Had an early flight out from Narita Airport and was looking for places to visit and things to do during the evening before that. Didn't do much of research but came across this park and decided to head there. The park was a very pleasant surprise. Wandered around it for over an hour. Beautiful Japanese architecture combined with landscape garden elements. I visited in mid February and managed to catch plum blossoms in full bloom. Autumn colours will most likely look absolutely stunning in here. Also, If you're heading out of Japan and looking to pick up some souvenirs, there's plenty of vendors right outside the park area. This place has pretty much everything one could hope for. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Narita.

3. Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple

1 Narita, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture +81 476-22-2111 http://www.naritasan.or.jp/
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4.5 based on 2,149 reviews

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple

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 jubaanne - Pottsville, Australia

Highly recommend a visit here, especially with a volunteer complimentary guide which can be provided by emailing prior the temple’s information centre desk (which is located in a building that houses a large cafe across the road from the temple site entrance) I had emailed them the evening before and they were able to provide an English speaking guide for me. The guide was lovely and had excellent English skills. I was the only participant so we were able to move quickly through the area with great explanations of the different purposes of each temple. We happened to be there for the fire prayer service in the main temple. You must be able to climb several steps for the tour but it was manageable. The tour made my visit to this attraction so much more meaningful and I’d highly recommend accessing a guide or tour here, it is a great place to visit and the surrounding gardens are very tranquil. Allow time to walk the 15 minute walk down or back to/from the temple from the Narita Railway Station, the shopping and interesting shops/eateries are so interesting it might take you longer than 15 minutes!

4. Sakura no yama Park

1338-1 Komaino, Narita Chiba Prefecture +81 476-33-3309 [email protected] http://www.enarita.net/
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4.5 based on 314 reviews

Sakura no yama Park

Reviewed By 225bb66 - Shinagawa, Japan

This is a great place to watch planes land at Narita Airport, as long as the wind is blowing the right way. If the planes are talking off towards this park then they are a big high by the time they fly overhead, but landings are great. No need for expensive zoom lenses, either, as the planes come in very close. I always appreciate how Japanese authorities go out of their way to create facilities to allow people to take photographs at or near airports, and this is no exception. A few years ago it was just a basic park space with a very small toilet, but today there is a gift shop and much more in the way of amenities. It is true that the road back to the airport can get busy so leave enough time to leave the area if you are on a schedule.

5. Three-storied Pagoda

1 Narita in Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Three-storied Pagoda

Reviewed By chasinUpstateNewYork - Romulus, United States

This pagoda is fascinating at multiple levels, The painted woodwork of the structure, the details in the carvings, and the site itself.

6. Naritasan Omote Sando

Nakamachi, Narita 286-0027 Chiba Prefecture http://www.nrtk.jp/enjoy/attraction/omotesando.html
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4.0 based on 895 reviews

Naritasan Omote Sando

Reviewed By jubaanne - Pottsville, Australia

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.

7. Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka

1-72 Goryobokujo Sanrizuka, Narita 282-0011 Chiba Prefecture http://maruchiba.jp/sys/data/index/page/id/8958
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4.0 based on 94 reviews

Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka

8. Narita Market

42-2 Iinaka, Narita 286-0046 Chiba Prefecture +81 476-23-0021 [email protected] http://www.city.narita.chiba.jp/business/page167000.html
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4.0 based on 40 reviews

Narita Market

Narita Market is a public wholesale fish, fruit, and vegetable market in Narita, Chiba, Japan. It is located near Narita International Airport. How about visiting tuna auction and tasting delicious sushi?

9. Toshoji Temple (Sogo Reido)

1-558 Sogo, Narita 286-0004 Chiba Prefecture +81 476-27-3131 http://sougoreidou.com/
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Toshoji Temple (Sogo Reido)

10. Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck

1-1 Sanrizuka Goryobokujo 5F Terminal 1, Narita 282-0011 Chiba Prefecture +81 476-34-8000 http://www.narita-airport.jp/jp/fun/view/
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4.0 based on 852 reviews

Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck

Reviewed By MamaT23 - Canada, null

Both United and Ana lounges are massive. Tons of room so you don't feel overcrowded. Both have Japanese beer on Japanese draft machines Long with sake. Ana Lounge has a sake station where you can try different bottles. Ana Lounge also has massage chairs and a smoking section. United has a fabulous shower facility located in the back of the lounge.

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