Japan

Narita: Naritasan Temple Layover

Naritasan Shinshoji is a Buddhist temple founded in 940, about a 10–15 minute train ride from Narita Airport, then a walk up Omotesando street past the eel restaurants. It fits in a long layover. The tours below handle the train, the timing, and getting you back for your flight.

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Bookable experiences

• GetYourGuide

  Private Layover or Transit Guided Tour from Narita Airport

  from $272 per group (up to 4)

  Guide and train to the temple, 4 hours, 4.8 rating

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• GetYourGuide

  Omotesando Street & Narita-san Temple Walking Tour

  from $46

  2.5-hour walk up Omotesando to the temple, 4.9 rating

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• GetYourGuide

  Make Your Own Chopsticks Workshop

  from $6

  45 minutes, one stop from the airport, 5.0 rating

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• Viator

  Layover or Transit Guided Private Tour

  from $150

  Meet inside the airport, Omotesando and the temple, 4.9 rating

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• Viator

  Naritasan Shinshoji Temple before Your Flight

  from $77.67

  Private guided temple visit, about 4 hours, 4.7 rating

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• Viator

  Tokyo Layover Tour from Narita with a Licensed Guide

  from $207.11

  For longer layovers: 3–4 Tokyo sights in about 8 hours

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Prices may change. Check whether your passport needs a visa to leave the airport before you book.