Destinations in japan – Narita city

Narita international airport is one of the busiest airports in Japan. It is about 60 kms from central Tokyo. Usually Narita city is considered as a transit point to get to Tokyo but this small and charming city has a lot to offer in a few hours of transit time before or after flights or even as an overnight destination.
Narita is well connected with Tokyo and many other destinations in Japan.
There are all kinds of accommodation options available.
Also good number of cafes and restaurants can be found in Narita.
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located in the north of Chiba prefecture about 60 kilometers from Central Tokyo Narita is home to one of the busiest airports in Japan the city serves as a gateway to Japan for millions of visitors every year as Narita International Airport is a hub for travelers from all parts of the world with people of different cultures and backgrounds transiting through its Gates every day despite its International exposure and proximity to its super modern neighbor Tokyo Narita has managed to maintain its traditional Japanese charm the streets are full of sights sounds and flavors of Japan [Music] Narita also offers a range of activities and entertainment options for all kinds of Travelers temples and Gardens traditional Cuisines quintessential Japanese souvenirs pubs and western style cafes [Music] the primary Street runs from Jr Narita station to shinshoji Temple Charming historical buildings local street food stalls souvenir shops cozy cafes and relaxed Suburban atmosphere makes a leisurely stroll along omotesando a delightful experience [Music] [Applause] [Music] thank you [Music] on occasions it’s like stepping back in time for example ancient Chinese herbal medicines are sold in this bygone era establishment [Music] thank you the street turns particularly vibrant on Saturdays when it becomes pedestrian-only zone for a certain number of hours during the day retro streetscape floral decorations and lanterns contribute to the overall Ambiance and Aesthetics of the street oh the word omote Sandhu generally refers to the approach wrote to a temple or a shrine and this one in Narita leads to shinchoji Temple [Music] founded in sect of Buddhism that originated in Japan the temple is an impressive example of Japan’s religious Heritage and historical architecture [Music] the temple complex has many sacred buildings including the main hall and a three-storied pagoda foreign [Music] these buildings are richly decorated with intricate carvings five of them have been designated as important cultural properties taking in the Smoke emanating from sacred incense burner is believed to have healing properties [Music] a very pleasant section of the shinchoji temple complex is the Narita Sand Park just behind the temple foreign a mix of Woodlands waterfalls a large pond and Rich foliage the park is an oasis of Tranquility [Music] the foliage looks its best around cherry blossom time in spring or in the Autumn when leaves change color for some shinshoji Temple complex is a favorite place for a photo shoot [Music] omote Sandhu street is known for its wide variety of food options ranging from traditional Japanese Cuisine to International dishes and Street Food [Music] or grilled freshwater eel is a beloved dish in Japan and it holds a special significance in the food culture of the street there are a few restaurants that specialize in unagi dishes some establishments date back a century the eel is first filleted seasoned and grilled over a charcoal fire then it is glazed with soy sauce and return to grill to finish cooking and allowing the sauce to caramelize visitors can wash the entire process as the chefs expertly prepare the dishes the restaurants are always crowded and the waiting time can go up to an hour on some days one of the oldest shops in Narita that sells the most popular local snack senbay [Music] these are rice crackers on a stick glazed with soya miso and sprinkled with spring onions or seaweed sand bays are also sold in packets for takeaway purples they make a good souvenir obanyaki is a popular Japanese snack made from a sweet pancake like batter and filled with sweet bean paste the snack is traditionally cooked on a huge Square griddle with molds that shape up the pancakes thank you this is a very popular shop that sells obaniyaki and there’s always a long queue outside this shop [Music] matcha is a kind of powdered green tea that originated in Japan it is a traditional ingredient that is often used to flavor and color a variety of products like cakes butter and sweets [Music] there are a couple of shops that sell matcha products if someone is looking for a souvenir to take home matcha products could be a great option foreign [Music] has always been one of the best known cultural representatives of Japan [Music] it is a fun experience to browse around the shop selling a variety of sake a large shopping complex aeon mall is located a short bus ride away from Jr station the mall is home to about 200 stores that includes everything from high-end designer shops to Everyday convenience stores electronics and a huge supermarket [Music] the mall also has a range of entertainment facilities like Gaming Center food court high-end restaurants and a karaoke room to name a few there is a movie theater next to the complex [Music] a few hours can easily slip away while exploring the mall and shopping for those who want to get away from crowds and busy places taking a half hour scenic train ride from Narita to savara would be an ideal thing thank you Sabara is a quaint and picturesque town north of Narita in jiba prefecture [Music] the town is known for its historic district located along a canal called Ono River [Music] during the Edo period the canal system around savara was used to transport Goods like rice soy sauce and sake to and from Edo that is modern day Tokyo [Music] the weeping willow trees lining its banks Ono river flows through machinabi or the main street with long rows of traditional houses on both sides that feature lattice facade and tile roofs these buildings provide a glimpse into the town’s prosperous past and have served as residences of wealthy merchants as well as warehouses and Manufacturing sites for products like sake and soy sauce [Music] there are many picture perfect scenes along the course of river Uno visitors can choose to stroll along machinami or rent a bicycle however the most interesting option is to take a boat ride to enjoy the historic townscape while sailing along the very same Canal that Merchants use for transporting goods a couple of centuries ago these steps going down the river were used as loading and offloading points for the shipments okay a good number of restaurants cafes and souvenir shops can be found along machinami [Music] besides machinami strolling around on the other streets of the old district there are chances of coming across Charming Edo period buildings very often they have information posted in front of the building [Music] some of these houses have been turned into museums and have centuries old objects on display that belong to the household [Music] electric cables that run along the streets give the town a very retro look a trip to savara from Narita can easily be done in four to five hours the sun sets early in this part of the world the streetscape of omotesando looks beautiful in the soft glow of street lights after it gets dark foreign International traveler feels the jet lag upon arrival in Narita there are a few pubs here that do take care of the jet lag if beginning a trip in Japan from Tokyo Narita is a good place to get an introduction into Japanese culture if transiting out spending some time here will be a wonderful way to wind up the trip [Music] mm-hmm [Music]