Narita City Complete Travel Guide: Food, Attractions, and Events

Narita City Complete Travel Guide: Food, Attractions, and Events

Explore Chiba Prefecture’s charming regions.

Narita City, world-famous as the home of Narita International Airport, serves as the main gateway to Japan. The city blends rich Japanese traditions, represented by the historic Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and its bustling Omotesando approach, with beautiful nature and modern facilities. It offers domestic and international travelers a welcoming and convenient stay filled with authentic Japanese charm.

🍽️ Narita Gourmet: Local food & delicacies

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Located on the Omotesando (main approach) to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Kawatoyo Honten is a long-established unagi (eel) specialty restaurant with over a century of history. It’s famous for allowing visitors to watch the eels being prepared, skewered, and grilled right in front of the shop, attracting many tourists daily. Their fluffy and fragrant Unaju (grilled eel on rice), prepared with their secret sauce, is truly exceptional.

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🌸 Must-visit spots in Narita

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The head temple of the Shingon-Chisan sect, founded in 940 (Tenkei 3). It enshrines Fudo Myoo as its principal deity and is one of Japan’s leading temples, attracting over 10 million visitors annually. Its vast grounds are dotted with numerous historical buildings.

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🎆 Traditional festivals and events in Narita

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Narita City’s largest festival, with over 300 years of history, held annually in early July around Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and the Omotesando main street. Gorgeous and elaborate floats and food stalls parade through Omotesando, bustling with many spectators.

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