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Narita ​(成 田(ja))
Information
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Area	213,84 km²
Population	130 689 hab. (1er March 2021)
Density	611,15 inhab./km²
Spindle	UTC 09:00
Location
35 ° 47 ′ 0 ″ N 140 ° 19 ′ 0 ″ E
Official site
Touristic site
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The small town of Narita is city of Chiba prefecture, To 70 km to the east of Tokyo, in the region of Kantō, on Honshū the largest island in Japan.

Understand

The vast majority of visitors to Narita come here for one reason:Narita International Airport, the most important international gateway to Tokyo. There are still a few attractions in the vicinity if you have a short stopover and don't want to spoil 2-3 h round trip to travel to Tokyo.

First of all, the town of Narita itself is very charming with heaps of quaint winding old streets lined with old wooden shops. The pace of life here is extremely different from the neighboring capital and is very relaxing. Naritasan is one of the most visited temples in Japan. These important annual festivals, with parades and traditional performances, give you a glimpse into historic Japan. The city is also an important gathering point for airline personnel, and therefore you can expect most of the city's foreigners to be crew members. This means that there is a bit more nightlife in Narita than you might expect for this peaceful town.

To go

By plane

The main airport for Narita is, of course, theNarita International Airport. The easiest way to get to Narita town from the airport is to take the service from the Keisei line (10 min, 250 JPY (~1,91 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 2.11 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 2.86 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 2.31 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 1 253.81 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), all the 20 min). Local buses are available from the train station. Do not take the train services named “Access route” as they do not go to Narita town.

A direct taxi ride from the airport to Narita town costs approximately 3 500 JPY (~26,77 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 29.59 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 40.09 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 32.32 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 17,553.35 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) ; it will be cheaper to go to town by train and then take a taxi from there.

Local buses also run from the airport to some of the city's main attractions.

For more information, read the main page: Narita International Airport

By train

• 35.77673140.315641 Keisei Narita Station (京 成 成 田 駅 keisei narita-eki)  (last update Feb. 2018)

The easiest way to get from Tokyo to Narita city is with the Keisei line private. Commuter trains depart from Keisei Ueno and Nippori stations every 20 min approximately most of the day, arriving at Keisei Narita station in approximately 1 h (810 JPY (~6,2 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 6.85 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 9.28 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 7.48 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 4,062.35 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021)). Please note, trains named "Sky Access" or "Access Route" are direct and do not allow you to go to Narita town.

A train with reserved seats, the City Liner, makes a daily round trip between Ueno and Keisei Narita. The trains Morning Liner and Evening liner operate during peak hours in the morning and evening respectively. All these trains on reservation request to pay a respective supplement of 920 JPY (~7,04 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 7.78 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 10.54 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 8.5 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 4,614.02 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) and 400 JPY (~3,06 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 3.38 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 4.58 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 3.69 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 2,006.1 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). Tickets for Morning Liner and Evening liner can only be purchased the same day at certain specific vending machines.

• 35.77785140.31412 JR Narita Station (成 田 駅 narita-eki)  (last updated Oct 2015)

If you are traveling from Tokyo from to Narita town via the JR line, the commuter train "Narita Airport »Allows each hour to go from Tokyo Station to JR Narita Station with the Sōbu line in 1 h 15 (1 110 JPY (~8,49 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 9.38 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 12.71 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 10.25 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 5 566.92 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021)). An alternative route is to take the fast service Jōban line from Ueno via Abiko. These two possibilities are free with the Japan Rail Pass.

Narita is also served by trains Narita express which operate during rush hour between Narita Airport and Tokyo; 4 services stop at Narita in the morning towards Tokyo, and 4 others from Tokyo stop there in the evening. If you want to travel from Narita to Tokyo in the morning, the Narita Express is a convenient choice (and free with the Japan Rail Pass; a reservation is still required). Some of these trains stop at Shinagawa, a convenient place to join the Shinkansen for Nagoya, Kyoto and further west, as the others go to Shinjuku and Yokohama. the Ayame, only in peak hours' also runs between Tokyo Station and Narita on the JR line, without a seat by reservation.

Circulate

Once in the city center, local buses are available. However, some destinations, such as the temple, are easily accessible on foot.

• Narita Kūkō Kōtsū Bus (成田空港 発)  – The buses run by this company are mainly useful for reaching the Aviation Museum and industrial areas near the airport. The rates for this line range from 150 JPY (~1,15 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 1.27 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 1.72 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 1.39 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 752.29 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) To 420 JPY (~3,21 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 3.55 Fr. - course of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 4.81 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 3.88 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 2 106.4 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) depending on the distance. (last update Feb. 2018)

To see

• 35.78608140.318311 Naritasan Shinshō-ji Temple (成 田 山 新 勝 寺)  – Founded in 940, this grand temple has an extensive assortment of classical Japanese pagodas and halls as well as a pleasant park. The journey to get there is as interesting as the temple itself. The avenue Omote-sandō long 1 km and starting from Narita station is a giant shopping arcade filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. Directions are available from the airport tourist office. The most important of its many festivals are the 1^e January (shōgatsu) and February 3 (setsubun). One online calendar of events(ja) is available. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 35.776003140.3633892 Sakura-no-Yama (成 田 市 さ く ら の 山) (Near the northern tip of the main airport runway. No buses to this place.) – This nifty little park, whose name means "Cherry Blossom Hill", is a great place to watch planes land and take off. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Sanrizuka Goryō Memorial Hall (三 里 塚 御 料 牧場 記念 館 sansizuka goryō bokujō kinenkan) (To 25 min by bus from JR Narita station),   81 476 35-0442  Tue.- Sun. : 9 h - 16 h. free. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 35.7402140.397973 Aeronautical science museum (航空 科学 博物館 kōkū kagaku hakubutsukan) (at about 15 min by bus from Narita airport ("JR / Keisei" station)),   81 479 78-0557  10 h - 17 h closed on Mondays, at the end of the year and at the new year. paying. – The main building has an observation deck at 5^e stage. the city ​​website includes information in English. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Narita Tourism Pavilion (成 田 観 光 館 narita kankō-kan) ,   81 476 24-3232 from June to September : 10 h - 18 h ; from October to May: 9 h - 17 h. Closed Mondays and at the end of the year. – Provided information about traditional Japan. Thursday from 10 h 30 has an introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 35.82294140.272854 Bōsō No Mura (千葉 県 立 房 総 の む ら chiba-kenritsu bōsō no mura) 1028, Ryukakuji Sakae-machi Inbagun Chiba (To 20 min by car from Narita airport, and 15 min from Narita station; buses available from surrounding stations; next to "Doramu No Sato" (percussion village) and "Komorebi Restaurant"),   81 476-95-3333  9 h - 16 h 30. adults 300 JPY (~2,29 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 2.54 Fr. - course on 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 3.44 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 2.77 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 1 504.57 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), children 150 JPY (~1,15 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 1.27 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 1.72 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 1.39 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 752.29 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – A living museum of traditional Japanese culture. Enjoy the exciting activities replicating the Japanese city street. The stunning burial mound and samurai residence are a must-see for anyone interested in Japanese history. Traditional exotic festivals take place from time to time. Rental of historical TV films. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 35.74861111140.294166675 Narita Wholesale Market (成 田 市 公 設 地方 卸 売 市場 narita-shi kōsetsuhō oroshiuri-shijō) 45 iinaka (To 10 min from Keisei Kōzunomori station),   81 476 24-1224 – A public wholesale market selling fish, fruits and vegetables. (last update Feb. 2018)

Do

To buy

• 35.7957140.318561 AEON Mall Narita (イ オ ン モ ー ル 成 田) 24 Wing-Tsuchiya (frequent buses from Keisei Narita station, 200 JPY (~1,53 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 1.69 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 2.29 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 1.85 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 1 003.05 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021))  7 h - 23 h ; for most stores: 9 h - 22 h. – A very large shopping center a short distance from Narita airport. Over 150 stores, including Jusco Aeon Narita and foreign brands like Starbucks and Sports Authority. Popular with foreigners because of its proximity to the airport. (last update May 2016)

Besides the AEON shopping center, there are souvenir shops on the road leading to the temple, and also a store at '100 JPY (~0,76 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 0.85 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 1.15 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 0.92 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 501.52 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) "(Which in fact sells products to 108 JPY (~0,83 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 0.91 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 1.24 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 1 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 541.65 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) after tax) along the way.

Eat

There are many establishments on the main street selling grilled eel unagi (う な ぎ). A standard serving can be expensive (unaju (う な 重), on rice, to 1 500 JPY (~11,47 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 12.68 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 17.18 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 13.85 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 7,522.86 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021)) but is very tasty. Look for the guys cleaning and carving the eels right down the street.

• 35.77684140.315181 Takoyaki stand (た こ 焼 き) (booth near the main exit (on the left once outside) of Keisei station. Look for the little picture of an octopus pulling a cart of fried dumplings.) – Another great possibility is the takoyaki, fried octopus meatballs. They are a popular take-out, starting at 360 JPY (~2,75 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 3.04 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 4.12 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 3.32 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 1 805.49 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for 10 small takoyaki. Order zenbu (全部, "All") to have all the toppings. (last update Feb. 2018)

Have a drink / Go out

Housing

Narita has a large number of hotels nearby, often cheaper than those in central Tokyo. So it might be worth it to stay towards the airport for your first / last night. That said, if you want a cheaper rate, book in advance as rates and availability can vary a lot for customers coming without a reservation.

Communicate

Manage the day-to-day

Around

If you have more than 8 h available, you might seriously consider making the effort to visit Tokyo herself. But with such little time, it is better to plan rigorously in advance where in the capital you will be going.

Routes via Narita

Keisei Ueno ← Tsudanuma ←Sakura ←	O  E	→ END
Higashi Matsudo ← Kamagaya ←	O  E	→ END
END ←	O  E	→ Shibayama-Chiyoda
Tokyo ← Chiba ←	O  E	→ Sawara-katori → Itako
Tsukuba ←	NOT  S	→ END