Half day tour from Narita airport at famous Narita-san temple.
Joined 2025
10AM Meet at JR Narita station or your hotel near Narita airport.
11:00 ShinSyoji(Narita san)
13:10 Main Approach stopping by your favorite shops.
14:00PM back to JR Narita station or hotel
Narita-san is the most famous temple in Japan and they have 10M visitors every year and 3 M visitors only for 3 day new year holidays.
This temple was established in 940, since the revolt was suppressed successfully in 939.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Narita Station or your hotel
- JR Narita station is convenient. But, I also may pick you up at your hotel.
Main approach to Narita san(Shinsyouji).
I will explain the history of Narita san and the famous shops on the way to the main gate.
Over 120 shops are on the approach and some are very famous for their unique goods/service.
Soumon
In front of So-mon(Main gate), I will explain about the history of this gate and decorations.
In addition, I will mention about the difference between temple and shrine.
i.e. Buddihism and Shintoism.
Nioumon
I will explain about "Torii Gate" and 4 guardians at each corner.
and the large lantern(800kg) donated by Tokyo Tsukiji Fishery market since Edo period(1600-1868).
Daihondou(great main hall)
This hall is the center of this temple and the principal statue, Fudo Myoo, is
enshrined in this hall.
Moreover, Goma ritual has been done since the ancient time.
Short lecture: we have 4 kinds of statue, which are Budda, Bodhisattiva, Wisdom kings, Guardian. I will explain the details.
Heiwa Daito(great pagoda of peace)
This building is to pray for the peace worldwide and 58 meter high with 5 stories. 1F is the display of the Buddhist scriptures in Japanese traditional calligraphy. 5 myo-o(wisdom king) and the donated 4 image of Budda are enshrined.
Calligraphy museum
over 6000 collections are displayed
Narita san Park(Japanese Garden)
165,000 square meters. Originally completed in 1928 and renovated in 1998.
The floating room on the pond is famous.
So-Mon
From So-Mon(entrance gate) to Narita station, we will walk through the main approach enjoying the snacks, Japanese Sakes, soda ,meal at your favorite shops.
Ending Point
Your hotel or JR Narita Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
My ticket fee at JR and Calligraphy Museum.
Guest's ticket fee at JR and Calligraphy Museum.
(total 1,000yen/person)
Food, drinks ordered by Guest
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
If you let me know your schedule in advance, I will try to adjust my schedule to your schedule.
Important message from the supplier
As I will be in Germany from May 16th until 24th, I can not guide you
for this period.
I am sorry for that.
Yuki
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Yuki S.
I am Yukihiro, please call me Yuki.
I spent 4 years in the U.S. and then 4 years in Singapore.
After that, I visited Italy 80 times for my own biz.
All of them are my un-forgettable and wonderful experiences in my life as well as for my family.
This time, I would like to introduce my favorite area for you.
In addition,
If you want to attend any of the events held in Makuhari Messe, which is
the big convention center, to find your biz partner or products,
I would like to guide you to help your communication with exhibitors (i.e. booth staffs).
with my long experience of export coordinator in Government.
Thank you, I will be waiting for your contacts.
$210/ per group
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