Have Fun at Narita Airport
Places of Interest in the Local Area
Fureai-Kaido
The area around Narita Airport is packed with highlights! View the sightseeing map here.
Photography Points
Aircraft take off and land into the wind. The runways at Narita Airport are aligned almost directly north-south (NNW/SSE) so aircraft land and take off to the north in a northerly wind and to the south in a southerly wind. The best location for photography will depend on the direction of landings and take offs.
Peak Aircraft Arrival and Departure Times
While aircraft may take off or land at Narita Airport between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., each day has peak traffic periods as well as times of relative quiet. Peak periods for passenger aircraft departures are between 10:00 a.m. and noon, and again between 6:00 pm. and 8:00 p.m., with more than 40% of daily flights departing during these four hours. Meanwhile, arrivals peak in the afternoon, with half of all incoming traffic between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Narita Sakura no Yama
Located at the northern end of the runways, this park offers a close-up view of arriving and departing aircraft. During Spring in particular, it attracts large crowds of people who come to enjoy the floral colors.
Address
1338-1 Yamanodai, Komaino, Narita
Car Park
123 bays
Location
North end of Runway A. Approximately 5km from Narita Interchange. Follow Route 295, then Route 44 towards Kosuge. Located on the right-hand side along Route 44.
Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka
Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka is a park with over 100 cherry trees and azaleas, and a place of relaxation for people in the region. The grassy observation area provides a good vantage point to watch arriving and departing aircraft from a grassed observation area.
Address
1-722 Imperial Farm, Sanrizuka, Narita-shi
Car Park
Approx. 39 bays
Location
About 4 kilometers from the Narita Interchange off the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, west side of Runway A. Exit onto National Route 295 towards Shibayama, then take a right at the Iwayama Kitabashi intersection. Heading towards the airport, make a sharp right and head along the left side.
Hikoki no Oka
Set on high ground and covering an area of 8,000 square meters, this park is divided into three zones, each offering dynamic close-up views of the aircraft, and is used by aircraft fans as well as families and couples.
Address
Iwayama, Shibayama-machi
Car Park
51 bays
Location
10 minutes’ walk from the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences on the south side of Runway A
Museum of Aeronautical Sciences
The first aeronautical science museum in Japan. Exhibits feature real aircraft and aircraft parts, hands-on experience corners, a library, observatory and other elements that provide a fascinating insight into the history and science of humanity in flight.
Address
111-3 Iwayama, Shibayama-machi, Sanbu-gun, Chiba
Car Park
Approx. 300 bays
Location
South end of Runway A. Approximately 8km from Narita Interchange. Follow Route 295, then Route 62 towards Shibayama. Turn right at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences Entrance intersection, museum is on the right
Narita Airport and Community Historical Museum
This museum was established with the objective of passing on to future generations the history of events between the airport and the local region in the construction of Narita Airport.
Address
113-2 Iwayama, Shibayama-machi
Car Park
Have
Location
South end of Runway A. Approximately 8km from Narita Interchange. Follow Route 295, then Route 62 towards Shibayama. Turn right at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences Entrance intersection, museum is on the right
Toyomi Shinonome no Oka
This is one of the airport's noise mitigation banks on the west side of Runway B and features an aircraft observation area used by aircraft enthusiasts and locals alike.
Address
71 Shihogi, Toyoichi, Narita-shi
Car Park
63 bays
Location
About four kilometers from the Narita Interchange off of the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, west side of Runway B. Exit onto National Route 295 and head towards Narita Airport, taking a left at the Horinouchi exit (intersection) and getting on National Route 51 towards Katori. Take a left just before the Toyoichi Tunnel.
Minami Sanrizuka Nature Trail
This is a 930-meter long wood-chip nature trail through the trees. An ideal place for taking in the forest air, hiking and jogging.
Address
264-1 Imperial Farm, Sanrizuka, Narita-shi
Car Park
None
Location
Adjacent to Sanrizuka Sakura-no-Oka on the south side of Runway A
Shibayama Wetlands Park
A wetland area at the southern end of the runways planted with irises, water lilies and other wetland plants. It is frequently used for slow, relaxing walks.
Address
98 Miyanoshita, Iwayama, Shibayama-machi
Car Park
30 bays
Location
Opposite the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences on the south side of Runway A
Greenport Eco-Agripark
A hands-on type natural parkland adjoining Shibayama Wetland Park. The park is home to a vast array of insects as well as fauna and flora, and offers an unspoiled rural landscape.
Address
1864-2 Nishiorido, Iwayama, Shibayama-machi
Car Park
30 bays 8:00-17:00
Location
About 10 kilometers from the Narita Interchange off the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, south side of Runway A. Exit onto National Route 295 and get on local prefectural route 62. Take a right at the Iwayama intersection and get on National Route 296 towards Tomisato.
Asakura Yasuragi no Mori
This is a nature trail which makes use of existing forestry. Surrounded by more than 1,500 trees, it is a place of relaxation and recreation where visitors can enjoy the forest and its natural environment.
Address
451 Sannodai, Asakura, Shibayama-machi
Car Park
None
Location
Opposite Greenport Eco Agripark on the south side of Runway A
Soranoyu Spa Resort
Gaze out at airplanes from this free-flowing natural hot spring, located right near the airport - just three minutes on foot from Shibayama-Chiyoda Station. With facilities including a gym, karaoke rooms, and a capsule hotel, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Soranoyu Spa Resort Website
Address
27-1 Kayama Shinden, Shibayama
Car Park
Approx. 300 bays
Location
A 3-minute walk from Shibayama-Chiyoda Station
AEON MALL Narita
15 minutes by bus from Narita Airport! Fashion boutiques, a supermarket, cosmetic and many other shops in addition to delicious Japanese cuisine.
Address
24 Wing Tsuchiya, Narita City, Chiba
Car Park
Parking for 4,000 cars
Location
3.5 km from the Narita interchange on the Higashi Kanto Expressway
Naritasan-Shinshoji Temple
One of the most prominent sacred sites in Japan with a history of over 1,000 years and the most popular tourist spot in Narita. People come from afar to visit this temple during the New Year period, and the attractive shops along its approach alone make this a fun area to visit.
Address
1 Narita, Narita-shi, Chiba-ken
Location
From the Narita Interchange off of the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, exit onto National Route 295 and head towards the Teradai Interchange.
" Tokyo Disney Resort®"
Unique amusement resort comprising two theme parks and a shopping complex with a wide variety of shops.
Address
Approximately 5 minutes from the Urayasu exit on the Bayshore Route
Shisui Premium Outlets
Approximately 15 minutes by bus from Narita Airport. Offers an extensive selection of shops and restaurants catering to all preferences, irrespective of age or gender.
Address
2-4-1 Iizumi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun, Chiba
Location
Immediately off the Shisui Interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway