Narita-san Private Layover Tour from Narita International Airport

Name: Narita-san Private Layover Tour from Narita International Airport
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5.0(8)4 hr 30 minEnglishBook 15 hours aheadNarita, Japan

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Tiered Pricing 15,000 JPY per person — Group of 5-8 18,000 JPY per person — Group of 4 23,000 JPY per person — Group of 3 32,000 JPY per person — Group of 2 59,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person) 2,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11)

This tour is ideal for travelers staying near Narita Airport on a layover!

Our licensed, experienced English-speaking guide will pick you up at Narita Airport and take you to the magnificent Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, a historic Buddhist temple with over 1,000 years of history. Along the way, you’ll learn about Japan’s rich history and culture.

The approach to the temple, known as Omotesandō, is lined with charming shops and restaurants, offering local cuisine, traditional sweets, and unique souvenirs — a perfect chance to enjoy the local flavor of Japan.

Included

Round trip tickets from Tokyo Station to Narita Station
Experienced English-speaking guide

Not included

Gratuity
Lunch

What you'll do

Narita International Airport Terminal 1 Travel Center
1-1 Sanrizuka Goryobokujo, Narita International Airport Terminal 1, Central Building 1F, C-1210, Narita, Japan
The guide will meet you at the tourist information desk on the ground floor of either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. After being picked up from your hotel in central Tokyo, we'll take a limited express train to Sakura Station, then transfer to a local train to Narita. Let’s enjoy a pleasant 1-hour train ride! (If you choose Narita Airport as your pick-up point, the guide will take you to Narita Station by local train. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes.)
10 minAdmission included
Naritasan Omote Sando
Nakamachi, Narita, Japan
Narita is a city located near Narita Airport (formerly known as Tokyo New International Airport) in Chiba Prefecture, about 70 kilometers east of Tokyo. The city is famous for its historic and expansive Buddhist temple, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. After we get off the train, we’ll enjoy a pleasant 15-minute walk to the temple. The narrow path leading there is lined with many traditional Japanese-style buildings, offering a charming glimpse into old Japan.
20 min
Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple
1 Narita, Narita, Japan
The Buddhist temple has a history of over 1,000 years and attracts more than 10 million worshippers from across Japan each year. The main deity enshrined here is Fudō Myōō, said to have been created by Kūkai, the famous Buddhist monk who founded the Shingon sect in Japan. The temple grounds feature many beautiful wooden structures, rich in traditional architecture. You can also witness the Goma-daki ritual, a sacred fire ceremony where monks burn wooden sticks as offerings while chanting powerful sutras, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
1 hour
Naritasan Park
1 Narita, Narita, Japan
A vast park is located on the hillside behind Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. With its beautiful streams and ponds nestled in the forest, it creates a very serene and peaceful atmosphere.
30 min
Naritasan Omote Sando
Nakamachi, Narita, Japan
After exploring the temple and the park, let’s enjoy some local cuisine at a restaurant along the main street. In particular, unagi (freshwater eel) is a local specialty in this area. The eel is simmered and then grilled, glazed with a special soy sauce–based sweet sauce, and served over steamed rice — it’s absolutely delicious! (lunch is optional)
50 min
Narita
Narita, Japan
The guide will accompany you back to the airport from Narita Station.
10 min