Narita

Naritasan Temple: Half-Day trip from Narita Airport

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!

Language

English

Location

Narita

Duration

4-5hrs

Experience the cultural treasures of Narita on a half-day layover tour from Narita Airport. Although it's known for its international airport, Narita is also a charming city with a rich history, making it the perfect destination for those with a short time to explore.

Your tour guide will meet you at JR/Keisei Narita station, and from there, you will embark on a journey through the city's most popular sites.

Itinerary

The tour starts with a leisurely stroll along the approach path leading to the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Here, you will be welcomed by eight different Buddha images and a beautifully colored three-story pagoda. As you walk through the temple, you will also experience the Goma ritual, a fire offering ceremony held every hour inside the main hall.

The tour then takes you to the Great Pagoda of Peace, where historical artifacts and treasures of the temple are displayed. This peaceful location is a great spot for taking photos and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the temple.

Next, take a walk through the Narita San Park, which is filled with seasonal flowers, a pond, waterfall, and fountain. This beautiful park is the perfect place to relax and soak in the beauty of the surrounding nature.

Throughout the tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit traditional souvenir shops and try local delicacies. The aroma of baked eel will lead you to some of the most authentic restaurants in the area.

This half-day tour ends at JR/Keisei Narita station, which is conveniently located near the airport. Please note that private transportation and lunch are not included, but your guide can provide recommendations for local restaurants.

Key Takeaways

Narita, a city with a rich history and cultural treasures, is the ideal destination for those with a short layover at Narita Airport.

The half-day tour includes a leisurely stroll through the approach path leading to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, where visitors will be welcomed by Buddha images and a beautifully colored pagoda.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the Goma ritual held inside the main hall of the temple, and visit the Great Pagoda of Peace to see historical artifacts and treasures.

Narita San Park, filled with seasonal flowers, a pond, waterfall, and fountain, is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature.

Visitors can also visit traditional souvenir shops and try local delicacies, including the baked eel restaurants in the area.

The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back problems.

Private transportation and lunch are not included, but your guide can provide recommendations for local transportation and restaurants.

This is a private tour, and only your group will participate. A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

From $133

/person

Adults

Ages 13-99

Infants

Ages 0-5

The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.

Itinerary

Keisei-Narita Station

Hanazakichō, Narita, Chiba

Meeting place

Naritasan Omotesando

350-3 Honcho, Narita, Chiba

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.

Naritasan Shinsho-ji

Narita, Chiba

At the big-scaled Main Gate of Naritasan Shinshoji temple, the big lantern and a pair of scary faced Deva Kings welcome you.

Great Pagoda of Peace

312 Narita, Chiba

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

1 Narita, Chiba

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.