Experience the beauty and history of Narita with this exciting half-day layover tour! Explore the city's hidden gems, including Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and the Great Pagoda of Peace. Stroll through the approach path and be welcomed by Buddha images and a stunning three-story pagoda. Witness the Goma ritual held inside the main hall every hour, and admire the historical artifacts and treasures in the Great Pagoda of Peace. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Narita San Park, filled with seasonal flowers, ponds, waterfalls, and fountains. Along the way, try local delicacies and explore traditional souvenir shops. Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Narita!
Meeting place
The tour starts with stroll along the Omotesando approach path toward Naritasan Shinshoji temple. The long path is lined with many Japanese Inns, Restaurants, Sake shops and Souvenir shops.
At the big-scaled Main Gate of Naritasan Shinshoji temple, the big lantern and a pair of scary faced Deva Kings welcome you.
58 meters high Heiwa no Daito, Great peace pagoda is the symbol of Shingon sect of Buddhism. Inside there are exhibitions about how Kabuki family are related to this temple, the history and treasures of this temple are stored.
Naritasan Park covering 165,000 square meters has a large pond, waterfall, and fountain. You can relax viewing seasonal flowers such as apricot, cherry trees, azalea, green foliage in spring and vivid colors of autumn leaves.
This half-day tour ends at JR/Keisei Narita station, which is conveniently located near the airport.