12 days in Narita Itinerary

Pilgrims and aviators come to Narita, a town known during the Edo period for its temple, and now known primarily for its airport.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Narita: Oarai-machi (Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium & Oarai Isosaki Shrine), Katori (Katori Jingu Shrine & Historic Old Town area in Sawara, Katori) and Hitachinaka (Nakaminato Fish Market & Hitachi Seaside Park). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Watpaknam Nihon Betsuin, walk around Naritasan Park, and play a few rounds at Taiheiyo Club Narita Course.

For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Narita tour builder tool.

If you are flying in from Mongolia, the closest major aiports are Narita International Airport, Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Ibaraki Airport / JASDF Hyakuri Air Base and Yokota Air Base. In November in Narita, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.