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Narita, Sakura
Chiba
4.2
Narita, Sakura
Chiba
4.2
￥2,000～￥2,999
￥5,000～￥5,999
Narita, Sakura
Narita is home to Japan's gateway, Narita International Airport, and has many tourist spots where you can experience airplanes, such as the "Aviation Science Museum." Among them, "Sakura no Yama" in Narita City is a popular viewing spot where you can see takeoffs and landings up close from a park next to the long runway used even by jumbo jets. "Naritasan Shinshoji Temple" is famous as one of Japan's leading power spots, where you can pray for a wide range of wishes, such as good luck in money, popularity, love, safety of the family, business prosperity, and academic achievement, depending on the spot you visit. Sakura, which developed around "Sakura Castle," has many historical sites such as the "Samurai Residence," where you can feel the lifestyle of the Edo period, and a bamboo forest path where samurai once walked, as well as numerous museums and historic sites scattered throughout the city. The cityscape still retains the atmosphere of the castle town from that time, making it a charming city.
Narita, Sakura
5 Highlights
01
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
A temple with numerous halls and a three-story pagoda on its grounds
Shinshoji Temple is known as the "Fudo-san of Narita" and has a vast precinct with numerous halls, as well as a nature-rich park. It is also filled with power spots that are said to bring good luck and enhance one's fortune.
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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
A temple with numerous halls and a three-story pagoda on its grounds
Shinshoji Temple is known as the "Fudo-san of Narita" and has a vast precinct with numerous halls, as well as a nature-rich park. It is also filled with power spots that are said to bring good luck and enhance one's fortune.
02
Former Samurai Residences of the Sakura Clan
The largest remaining samurai residence group in the Kanto region
This is a group of samurai residences that exudes the atmosphere of the Edo period and boasts the largest number of remaining residences in the Kanto region. The simple houses built in the late Edo period give a sense of what life was like at that time. Visit the site of the former residence of Lieutenant General Gen. Kotaro Kodama and Hiyodori Slope, which have been landscaped, and see the beautiful bamboo groves and historic old houses!
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Former Samurai Residences of the Sakura Clan
The largest remaining samurai residence group in the Kanto region
This is a group of samurai residences that exudes the atmosphere of the Edo period and boasts the largest number of remaining residences in the Kanto region. The simple houses built in the late Edo period give a sense of what life was like at that time. Visit the site of the former residence of Lieutenant General Gen. Kotaro Kodama and Hiyodori Slope, which have been landscaped, and see the beautiful bamboo groves and historic old houses!
03
Sakura Donburi
A new local donburi that won the gourmet contest
This local donburi dish uses ancient rice, Yamato potatoes, and pork. It is topped with juicy Sakura pork marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, grated Yamato potatoes, and a unique Sakura donburi sauce made with ginger and garlic. When visiting Sakura for tourism, be sure to try it!
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Sakura Donburi
A new local donburi that won the gourmet contest
This local donburi dish uses ancient rice, Yamato potatoes, and pork. It is topped with juicy Sakura pork marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, grated Yamato potatoes, and a unique Sakura donburi sauce made with ginger and garlic. When visiting Sakura for tourism, be sure to try it!
04
Peanuts
Flavorful peanuts harvested in their hometown
Chiba prefecture's peanuts are a popular specialty product known for their deliciousness, achieved by naturally drying them in the fields. Vast fields centered around peanuts spread out in the direction of Sanrizuka and around Narita Airport. Since they have been loved as a souvenir for a long time, why not try purchasing them when you stop by?
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Peanuts
Flavorful peanuts harvested in their hometown
Chiba prefecture's peanuts are a popular specialty product known for their deliciousness, achieved by naturally drying them in the fields. Vast fields centered around peanuts spread out in the direction of Sanrizuka and around Narita Airport. Since they have been loved as a souvenir for a long time, why not try purchasing them when you stop by?
05
Narita Yume Farm
An experiential museum where you can learn about businesses and farmers
You can experience various activities such as horseback riding, milking cows, and interacting with goats, sheep, and rabbits. The farm is full of seasonal nature, and various flowers bloom throughout the year, adding color to the farm. When you visit with your family, enjoy playing games that you can't do on a regular basis!
05
Narita Yume Farm
An experiential museum where you can learn about businesses and farmers
You can experience various activities such as horseback riding, milking cows, and interacting with goats, sheep, and rabbits. The farm is full of seasonal nature, and various flowers bloom throughout the year, adding color to the farm. When you visit with your family, enjoy playing games that you can't do on a regular basis!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Eel Cuisine
Delicious eel loved since the Edo period in Narita.
There is a history of eel cuisine being loved as a hospitality dish for worshipers visiting Naritasan, and even now, many eel shops line up along the approach. The eel, with its secret sauce passed down from generation to generation and a soft and melting texture, is exquisite.
Eating and Walking along the Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple Approach
A foodie paradise touring the famous Narita shops
Along the approach leading from Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple, over 150 shops including sweet shops, restaurants, and souvenir stores line up. Before and after your visit to the temple, take a stroll and enjoy Narita's unique gourmet foods such as eel and peanut sweets.
Sakura Donburi
A new local rice bowl that won the gourmet contest.
This is a local rice bowl dish made with ancient rice, Yamato potato, and pork. It is completed by putting juicy Sakura pork marinated in sweet and savory sauce and grated Yamato potato on top and pouring original Sakura Donburi sauce made with ginger and garlic. When you visit Sakura for sightseeing, be sure to try it!
Peanuts
Flavorful peanuts harvested in their hometown.
Chiba prefecture's peanuts are a popular specialty product that brings out their deliciousness by naturally drying them in the fields. There are vast fields centered around Sanrizuka and Narita Airport, where peanuts are grown. They have been loved as a souvenir for a long time, so why not try buying some when you stop by?
Narita Udon
Creative udon for foreign visitors.
"Narita Udon" is a local gourmet dish in Narita city, where Narita Airport is located, created as a hospitality dish for tourists from all over the world. It is an arranged version of Japan's representative food, "udon," tailored for foreigners. The unique udon dishes, such as Western-style, Chinese-style, and ethnic-style, depending on the shop, offer a new sensation!
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥6,214
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥31,514
Best Season
12~4 Month
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