Naritasan Park

Absolutely, jaw-droppingly stunning. It's a painstakingly landscaped forest park, with a full lake and waterfall, and takes barely an hour to walk fully. If you are looking to burn 2 hours of waiting at the airport, come here instead. From the airpport take any of the trains to Narita station 20mins, and this park is just 15minutes from the station, with plenty of snacks, souvenir and food options along the way to make the journey seem effortless. Go behind the temple (there are several paths) and make sure to walk down to the lake at least to enjoy some immaculate naturescaping and absolute peace.

Naritasan Park is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit, especially if you enjoy nature and traditional Japanese scenery. The park is spacious, with well-maintained walking paths, koi ponds, and seasonal flowers. In spring, the cherry blossoms are stunning, and in autumn, the maple leaves create a breathtaking view. It’s located right behind Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, so you can easily visit both in the same trip. The atmosphere is calm and perfect for a relaxing stroll or photography. Best of all, entry is free, making it a great spot for families, couples, or solo travelers.

Perfect peaceful place to a spend a few hours especially a long layover or an extra day in Japan after a cancelled flight. It is a short trip from narita airport and surrounding hotels. Beautiful pond, paths and trees! Beautiful fall foliage right now and easy to visit the adjacent temple at the same time

I just love it! So serene. So full of life. Such a pleasant walk.

Beautiful place, absolutely amazing and if you’re in the area I recommend visiting. Even if you’re not in the area I suggest make it a trip to visit this place.

Totally the bets thing about the temple area is this park. Easy to have a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere for a traditional garden. Even if the temple is crowded, there is always plenty of space here. The pond is a must see. Enjoy the photos....

Review for Naritasan Park (成田山公園) Naritasan Park is a peaceful retreat just behind Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, offering a beautiful escape from the crowds. The park is surprisingly large, with scenic walking paths, serene ponds, and lush greenery that changes beautifully with the seasons. During autumn, the maple trees turn brilliant shades of red and orange, creating a stunning backdrop. In spring, cherry blossoms add a delicate charm. The park also features traditional Japanese gardens, small shrines, and a waterfall, making it a great spot for a quiet stroll or a moment of reflection.

Naritasan Garden offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to unwind. During this season, the autumn foliage enhances the scenery, providing stunning views and excellent photo opportunities.

It's not crowded but relaxing. The cherry blossoms were blooming the most. They have pretty tiny pink cherry blossoms. Entrance fee: Free. Parking lot: ¥800 $8 / day is average. If you stay for a short time, coin parking lots are better. ¥200 $2 / 30 minutes

Took a bus from the Aeon Mall to the park. Luckily fairly easy to figure out with some prior research and confirmation from information desk clerk. The bus driver assisted with bus fare for us and the sign at the front of the bus told us when our stop was coming up. The grounds are larger than I expected so our visit turned into a little hike. It was a warm day and we sweated our way through the grounds. Beautiful architecture and many buildings to visit. We couldn't do them all because I didn't want us to be exhausted during our layover. The main building was beautiful and the Great Pagoda of Peace is a definite must visit. There are lovely shade trees and winding paths. We also checked out the nearby Omotesando - a street lined with shops and restaurants that have been around for years. It was a nice snippet of Japanese culture.

A most amazing and beautiful park that one could spend a few hours in easily. Well thought out and maintained, there are varied paths, winding walkways, bridges, hills, lakes with koi to feed, memorials, statues, and stone pagodas throughout. It's so peaceful. Cone explore and relax. So many trails all over the park to keep you exploring, too. Truly a peaceful (and romantic) haven.

This is a great place to visit if you have a long layover in Narita airport and don't want to spend an hour (each way) to get to the city. Easy to go on your own from the airport -- it's only a 7 minute train ride, cost only about $5 US round trip. We enjoyed a pleasant walk here from the train station through the small town with interesting shops and places to eat.

If you have a longer lay-over in Narita, this is a great place to spend a couple hours. Naritasan park shares grounds with the Buddhist temples complex and provides an excellent glimpse into Japanese history and culture. If you have plenty of time, I recommend stopping in temples and multiple museums, but if not, just enjoy the stroll in the park, see the fish in the pond, listen to the waterfall and be amazed how peaceful and blissful this place is. There is a traditional Japanese restaurant in the north east part of the park (by the water) that is supposed to be pretty good. Even though the park is quite large, I think the only way to get to it is through the temple gates. There might be some other driving options, but on foot, this is pretty much it. Get the map of the place in the Visitors Center, otherwise easy to get lost.

Pretty cool park. If you have a few hours it's a site to see. Some folks enjoy the natural beauty, some the architecture and some actually exercise. The website says they open at 8 but we actually came in around 730. You can find nice laces to sit and relax. And there are no mosquitoes. It's lie my to sit around and listen to the birds and bugs making their noises. Anywhere is great for a picnic. Bring in your food, find a spot and relax. I'd like to see more signs and in English. I don't know if they allow or have food to feed the Koi, birds or turtles. That's be cool.