Narita-san temple near the airport, the old town of Sawara and the Boso Peninsula coast. Tokyo Disney Resort is in Urayasu.
Chiba is home to Narita Airport, so its sights fit a first or last day in Japan. The Boso Peninsula needs a separate day.
JapaLens editorial guide · Read in about 5 minutesOmotesando, the lane to Naritasan Shinshoji temple, is lined with eel restaurants and old shops. The temple’s large grounds include a pagoda and a peaceful park.
JR and Keisei Narita stations are about 10–15 minutes from the airport; store large bags in station lockers.
Read this area guide →Known as Little Edo, Sawara keeps merchant houses along the Ono River, with small boat rides. The Ino Tadataka Museum tells the story of the man who first mapped Japan.
About 40 minutes from Narita by JR; combine it with Narita before a flight.
Read this area guide →Mount Nokogiri has a giant carved Buddha and the Hell Peek viewpoint over Tokyo Bay. The south coast around Tateyama and Kamogawa has beaches and flower fields in late winter.
Access is easier by car or highway bus; trains on the outer lines run less often.
Read this area guide →An editorial route idea, not a timed tour. Adjust it for weather, opening days and your walking pace.
Arrive at Narita Airport and store luggage at Narita Station.
Eel lunch on Omotesando.
Visit Naritasan Shinshoji and its park.
Head into Tokyo or stay near the airport for an early flight.
Try eel in Narita, peanuts, namero fish tartare and fresh seafood on the Boso coast.
Stay near Narita for early or late flights, in Maihama for the theme parks, or at a seaside inn on the Boso Peninsula.
JR and Keisei link Narita with Tokyo. The JR Keiyo Line serves Maihama. Highway buses from Tokyo Station reach the Boso Peninsula.
