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Narita, in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo, is a temple town beside the airport, known for the Shinshoji temple and its eel restaurants.

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Narita is best known abroad for its international airport, but the town grew around the Naritasan Shinshoji temple, founded in 940, which draws pilgrims in large numbers. A complex of halls, a three-storey pagoda and gardens climbs a wooded hill. The approach from the station, Omotesando, is a street of old wooden shops and restaurants selling eel, pickles and sweets.

Naritasan Park behind the temple has ponds, bridges and walking paths. Sawara, an old merchant town of canals and willow-lined waterways, lies a short train ride to the north-east, with the Katori Shrine close by, and the beaches of the Boso Peninsula coast are within reach. Central Tokyo is about an hour west by train.

Unagi, eel grilled over charcoal and glazed with sweet soy sauce, is Narita's famous dish, and yokan, a sweet bean jelly, is the traditional treat. The temple is among the busiest in Japan at New Year, and the Gion festival in July brings decorated floats to the streets. Plum blossom in February and autumn leaves in November colour the park.

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Day trips from Narita

11

Landmarks and attractions in Narita

7

Guided tours in Narita

38

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Questions about Narita

What is there to do in Narita?
We list 126 experiences in Narita. The largest groups are city tours (15), day trips (12).
What is the most popular experience in Narita?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer to Central Tokyo", rated 4.5 out of 5 from 317 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Narita take?
The typical experience in Narita lasts about 2.5 hours; the middle half run between 80 minutes and 7 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Narita?
The operator lists free cancellation on 75% of the 126 experiences we hold for Narita. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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