A City Experience in Narita

  1. 9:00AM: Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
    10 minutes (2.3 miles) from Narita Airport

    The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a beautiful Buddhist temple in downtown Narita that dates back to 940. It features a stunning five-story pagoda and various deities that provide a peaceful place of worship.

  2. 11:00AM: Naritasan Park
    6 minutes (1.2 miles) from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

    After visiting the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, take a stroll in the 165-acre Naritasan Park where you will find walking trails, gorgeous gardens, and a large pond with swan-shaped paddle boats available for rent.

  3. 1:00PM: Narita Yokan Museum
    11 minutes (2.5 miles) from Naritasan Park

    The Narita Yokan Museum celebrates the traditional Japanese sweet Yokan. Visitors can learn about the history of yokan and try many different flavors of the sweet. There is also a gift shop to bring some yokan back home with you.

  4. 3:00PM: Narita City Museum
    4 minutes (0.8 miles) from Narita Yokan Museum

    The Narita City Museum is a well-curated museum that showcases the history and development of Narita with its many exhibits, including archaeological finds, art, and photographs.

  5. 5:00PM: Naritasan Omote Sando Street
    2 minutes (0.3 miles) from Narita City Museum

    The Naritasan Omote Sando Street is a lively street filled with shops that sell souvenirs, snacks, and traditional Japanese sweets. During the day, you may also see street performers and street vendors selling food.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Naritasan Park (2 hours, free)
  • Narita Yokan Museum (2 hours, 1080 yen)
  • Narita City Museum (2 hours, 500 yen)
  • Naritasan Omote Sando Street (1 hour, budget for shopping)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1580 yen

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Aeon Mall Narita, where you can find many restaurants, stores, and even a large cinema. If you have less time, consider skipping the Narita Yokan Museum and spend more time strolling through Naritasan Park.

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