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Narita

Watch 3 days unfold, then make them yours. Narita's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Naritasan Shinsho-ji

Temple · 1 h

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Narita at a glance

Narita is a city known for its historic temple complex, traditional streets, and as a gateway to Japan.

About Narita

Narita town features winding old streets with wooden shops and a relaxed pace of life. The city is centered around Naritasan Shinshō-ji Temple, one of Japan's most visited temples, with a kilometer-long shopping arcade leading to it.

Many foreign airline staff stay in Narita, contributing to a more active nightlife than might be expected in this town. The city offers a blend of historical sights and modern conveniences.

Naritasan Shinshō-ji Temple
Omote-sandō shopping street
Unagi broiled eel
Traditional festivals
Narita International Airport

How long to stay

3 days

3+ days will allow you to see more of Chiba.

Best time to go

Autumn

Apr–May, Oct–Nov are the mildest.

Getting around

Once in the town center, local buses are available, and some destinations like the temple are easily reached by walking. Buses operated by Narita Kuko Kotsu serve the Aviation Museum and industrial areas around the airport.

Narita in 3 days

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Naritasan Shinsho-ji

9:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Naritasan Shinsho-ji9:00 AM
Three-story Pagoda10:03 AM
Naritasan Omotesando11:06 AM
Lunch at Kawatoyo Narita12:09 PM
Narita Tourist PavilionClosed Mondays1:12 PM
Omotesando StreetClosed Mondays2:45 PM

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Day 2

Around Naritasan Park

9:00 AM – 4:44 PM

Naritasan Park9:00 AM
Great Pagoda of Peace10:33 AM
Naritasan Museum of CalligraphyClosed Mondays11:36 AM
Lunch at Tonton TeiClosed Fridays1:29 PM
Yuhi Falls2:41 PM
Western Garden Fountain3:44 PM

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Day 3

Around Toyomi Shinonomeno Oka

9:00 AM – 1:44 PM

Toyomi Shinonomeno Oka9:00 AM
Narita Cherry Wood10:20 AM
成田アニメロード11:40 AM
Lunch at GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Narita International Airport JAPAN FOOD HALL12:44 PM

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Where to stay in Narita, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Naritasan Shinsho-ji

Stays near Naritasan Shinsho-ji

3-Star hotel

Richmond Hotel Narita

12 min walk

8.6(2.6k)

3-Star hotel

APA Hotel Keisei Narita Ekimae

Welco Narita

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When to visit Narita

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Autumn

Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Hottest: Aug · 29°C
Coldest: Jan · 3°C
Wettest: Sep · 229 mm

Jan: 3 to 9°C, 56 mm of rain. Feb: 4 to 10°C, 51 mm of rain. Mar: 7 to 14°C, 128 mm of rain. Apr: 11 to 18°C, 127 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. May: 15 to 22°C, 141 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 19 to 24°C, 197 mm of rain. Jul: 23 to 28°C, 174 mm of rain. Aug: 25 to 29°C, 177 mm of rain. Sep: 22 to 26°C, 229 mm of rain. Oct: 17 to 21°C, 195 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 12 to 17°C, 99 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Dec: 6 to 12°C, 50 mm of rain.