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Japan

Narita / Gateway to the Orient

MeowScore 😻93/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Cherry blossoms and street food offer a unique cultural experience. 🌸🍡🐱

🎏
january

Visit Narita in January to see the historic Shinto festival, Toshi-no-ichi. 🎉🐱

⛩️
february

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture by visiting the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. 🏯🐱

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march

Experience the beautiful plum blossoms blooming at the Naritasan Park. 🌸🐱

🍡🌸
april

Witness the stunning cherry blossoms at Sakura-no-Yama Park and enjoy traditional street food. 🌸🍡🐱

🎨
may

Visit the Boso-no-Mura Museum and learn about the local history and traditional crafts. 🏛️🐱

🐄🌳
june

Escape the city and relax at the Narita Dream Dairy Farm with adorable cows. 🐄🌳🐱

💦🌊
july

Cool off at the Naritasan Park's waterfalls and streams in the hot summer. 🌞🏞️🐱

🏮🎉
august

Experience the lively atmosphere of Narita Gion Festival with parades and lanterns. 🎉🏮🐱

🌼🎨
september

Enjoy the blooming cosmos flowers at Sakura-no-Yama Park and join the local art festival. 🌼🎨🐱

🎎
october

Learn about Japanese traditional customs and folklore at the Narita Traditional Culture Center. 🎎👘🐱

🍵🍂
november

Experience the beautiful autumn leaves at Naritasan Park and enjoy hot tea. 🍵🍂🐱

🎄✨
december

Visit Narita's Christmas Illumination with sparkling lights and festive atmosphere. 🎄✨🐱

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Narita - Japan is moderately expensive. While there are a variety of stores to choose from, prices for souvenirs and clothing can add up quickly, especially for visiting cats on a budget.

Check out the Narita Omotesando shopping street for unique souvenirs at more affordable prices.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit stay

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit stay

Narita International Airport is located in this city, so many tourists only stay for a day or two during a layover.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is preferred, tipping not expected. Splitting the bill is okay, but not common. Etiquette tip: don't leave money on the table.

internet situation

great Speed

Japan is known for fast internet speeds

great Availability

High usage and demand in the city centers

excellent Cellular

Japan has an extensive and reliable cellular network

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

JPY

1 JPY =
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biking possible

Fairly bikeable

walkable -ish

Modern infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

As a curious cat, Narita's temples and streets provided endless adventure.

The tasty catnip-infused snacks and calming cat cafes were a meowvelous surprise.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏯
Boso no Mura Open Air Museum
🌸
Sakura-no-Yama Hill Park
✈️
Narita International Airport
🛍️
Omotesando Street
🏯
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

The mainstream

🏯
Boso no Mura Open Air Museum

A living history museum where cat tourists can experience traditional Japanese daily life. The museum has many hands-on activities and workshops available to visitors.

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🌸
Sakura-no-Yama Hill Park

A tranquil park located on a hill offering scenic views of the city. The park is filled with flowers and trees, attracting many cat visitors during spring and autumn.

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✈️
Narita International Airport

One of the busiest airports in Japan, it's the gateway to exploring the rest of the country. The airport boasts plenty of cat-friendly amenities and facilities.

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🛍️
Omotesando Street

A bustling shopping street with traditional Japanese shops and restaurants. Cat tourists will love the delicious food and local souvenirs.

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🏯
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

An ancient Buddhist temple and one of the most popular attractions in Narita. The temple's architecture and beautiful grounds are a sight to see.

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Off the beaten path

🍺
Sudo Brewery
🏛️
Narita-san Calligraphy Museum
🍱
Sakura no yama Park
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Manpuku-ji Temple
🛍️
Kyūshachiya

Off the beaten path

🍺
Sudo Brewery

A local brewery with a long history, offering free tours and tastings of their unique sake and shochu. 🍶

Google Maps
🏛️
Narita-san Calligraphy Museum

A hidden gem for art lovers: a museum exhibiting Japanese calligraphy by renowned artists. 🖌️

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🍱
Sakura no yama Park

A peaceful park with a pond, a small shrine, and beautiful sakura trees. Perfect for picnics and meditation. 🌳

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🙏
Manpuku-ji Temple

A serene temple in a quiet neighborhood with a unique stone garden and stunning cherry blossoms in spring. 🌸

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🛍️
Kyūshachiya

A small traditional grocery store with a cozy atmosphere selling various Japanese snacks and sweets. 😺

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biking possible

Fairly bikeable

walkable -ish

Modern infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Narita's Traditional Omotesando Street

A shopping street lined with beautiful red-lacquered Kawara roofs, cherry blossom trees, and traditional Japanese shops. It's a great place to buy souvenirs and traditional Japanese sweets.

Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple

Narita's most famous attraction, Shinsho-ji Temple, is a sprawling complex of buildings and gardens with over a thousand years of history. Don't forget to rub the temple's famous 'lucky stone' for good fortune.

Narita International Airport

Narita Airport is the main gateway to Tokyo, welcoming millions of passengers every year. Make sure to check out the airport's Edo Style Town with its historical Japanese architecture and shops.

Useful external sites

www.narita-airport.jp/en

Narita International Airport↗

Official website of Narita International Airport providing flight information, transportation options, duty-free shopping, and airport facilities.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e6400.html

Japan Guides: Narita Travel Guide↗

A comprehensive guide to Narita with information on attractions, dining, and accommodations.

www.naritasan.or.jp/english

Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple↗

Official website of the Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple offering information on its history, events, and visitor information.

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