More about Enjoying the AirportPlaces of Interest in the Local Area

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The area around Narita Airport is packed with highlights! View the sightseeing map here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15 minutes by bus from Narita Airport! Fashion boutiques, a supermarket, cosmetic and many other shops in addition to delicious Japanese cuisine.

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.

Unique amusement resort comprising two theme parks and a shopping complex with a wide variety of shops.

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.