What to know
Narita (成田) is a city in Chiba Prefecture, about 60 kilometers east of central Tokyo. It is best known as the location of Tokyo's international airport, Narita Airport.
The city's top attraction is Naritasan, a popular Buddhist temple with over 1,000 years of history. However, Narita and its surroundings offer several other sights that can keep transit passengers and travelers with spare time entertained.
Activities and attractions
Naritasan TemplePopular temple, not far from Narita Airport
SawaraTown with a preserved historical canal district
National Museum of Japanese HistoryNational museum about Japanese history
Katori ShrinePopular head shrine of Katori shrines nationwide
Museum of Aeronautical SciencesAirplane museum just outside Narita Airport
Boso no Mura Open Air MuseumOpen air museum about the local history
Aeon Mall NaritaPopular shopping mall not far from the airport
Yamato no YuModern public bath house near the airport