Sawara Historic Site in Narita

Sawara

Sawara (佐原) is a small town northeast of Narita City that prospered during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a transport hub for rice shipments into the capital. Sawara's historic center lies along a canal, and is known as "Little Edo" for its small district of preserved and restored traditional residences, merchant shops and warehouses from the Edo Period.
The canal is crossed by a number of bridges, the most interesting of which is the Ja Ja Bridge that spouts a twice hourly waterfall from its span into the canal below. Departing from this bridge are flat bottomed boat tours of the town's canal.
Also found near the Ja Ja Bridge are the Ino Tadataka Museum and his former residence. Born in Sawara, Ino Tadataka was an Edo Period surveyor who made highly accurate maps of the entire Japanese archipelago for the Tokugawa Shogunate. The museum is dedicated to displaying his work and his techniques with excellent displays and description in English.
The town is also known for its festival, the Sawara Matsuri, where floats topped by giant dolls, representing mythological Japanese warriors and heroes, are wheeled through the streets. The festival is held twice yearly in July and October. A few of the floats and other festival items can be seen year round at the Dashi Kaikan museum a short walk from the canal.

Access :

Sawara is located about 20 kilometers northeast of Narita Airport. It can be reached from Narita Station by train along the JR Narita Line (30 minutes, 500 yen, 1-2 trains per hour). The historic town center is about a 10-15 minute walk from the station.
Alternatively, Sawara can be accessed by car in about 30 minutes from Narita Airport if using the expressway (840 yen expressway tolls one way, get off at Sawara-Katori IC) or about 45 minutes by toll free roads.

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Museum of Aeronautical Sciences

Museum of Aeronautical Sciences

The Museum of Aeronautical Sciences (航空科学博物館, Kōkū Kagaku Hakubutsukan) is an aviation museum located just outside of Narita Airport at the southern end of its main runway. The museum is of interest to both plane enthusiast and non enthusiasts alike with lots of real aircraft on display, as well as simulators and other hands-on activities.
Inside the museum you can see full scale replicas of historic planes and components of modern planes such as the landing gear and engine of a Boeing 747. You can also try piloting a plane at one of the museum's life sized simulators or get in the replica cockpits of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter or the Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis.
Additionally, the museum's third floor has an outdoor observation deck with a view of the southern end of Narita Airport's runway, while the fourth floor has a restaurant, and the fifth floor houses an indoor observatory modeled after a flight control tower. Both observation areas and the restaurant have good views of planes taking off and landing.
On a yard in front of the museum there are over a dozen aircraft on display, predominantly smaller propeller planes and helicopters. Some of the aircraft can be entered, and a few come with a simulator.
Besides the museum's observation decks, there are two public viewpoints around the airport from where you can watch the action on the runway. The Sakura no Oka Observation Area is located near the southern end of the runway close to the museum, while the Sakura no Yama Observation Area is at the northern end. Observation decks are also found on each of the airport's terminal buildings.

Access :

Museum of Aeronautical Sciences

Airport Museum Shuttle buses depart from Narita Airport Terminal 1 (first floor, bus stop 30) and Terminal 2 (third floor, bus stop 5) for the museum. The trip takes 15-20 minutes, costs 210 yen and there are only five departures per day. Alternatively, a taxi ride from the airport costs about 1600 yen.

Observation Areas

The observation areas are not served by public transportation, but can be accessed by car or taxi. By taxi, it costs about 2400 yen to get from the airport to the Sakura no Oka Observation Area and about 1200 yen to get to the Sakura no Yama Observation Area.

Hours & Fees

Hours

10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)

 

Closed

Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) and December 29 to 31, no closing days in August

 

Admission

500 yen

 

 

 

 

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National Museum of Japanese History

National Museum :

Also known as Rekihaku, the National Museum of Japanese History (国立歴史民俗博物館, Kokuritsu Rekishi Minzoku Hakubutsukan) is a government run, well designed museum that traces the history and cultural development of the Japanese people. The permanent exhibition spans six galleries with each covering a period from prehistoric times to modern Japan. The displays are well designed and include a lot of cultural artifacts, reproductions and models.

There is also a seventh gallery that hosts temporary exhibitions (separate entrance fees apply). Most of the galleries of the permanent exhibitions have English signs and descriptions, and English audio guides are available from the front desk free of charge. The museum is located not far from Narita Airport on the former grounds of Sakura Castle. There is also a botanical garden nearby.

 

Access :

The National Museum of Japanese History is located about 15 kilometers east of Narita Airport.

By Keisei Railways

Limited express trains operate every 20 minutes between Narita Airport and Keisei Sakura Station (20 minutes, 460 yen), stopping at Keisei Narita Station (10 minutes, 260 yen) along the way. From Keisei Sakura Station, the museum can be reached in a 15-20 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride.

By JR (Japan Railways)

Rapid trains operate once per hour between Narita Airport and JR Sakura Station (25 minutes, 410 yen), stopping at JR Narita Station (15 minutes, 240 yen) along the way. From JR Sakura Station, the museum can be reached in a 15 minute bus ride.

By car

It takes about 30 minutes to reach the museum from Narita Airport by car if using the expressway (760 yen expressway tolls one way, get off at Sakura IC) or about 45 minutes by toll free roads.

 

Hours & Fees

Hours

 

9:30 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from October to February), admission ends 30 minutes before closing

 

Closed

Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), December 27 to January 4

 

Admission

420 yen (permanent exhibition), varying fees for temporary exhibitions

 

English

Moderate

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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

History:

The time-honored temple has a history of over 1000 years, during which it has attracted many believers. The convenient location very near Narita International Airport allows visitors in transit to visit the temple. Please come and visit Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and experience a touch of Japanese history first hand.  


The time-honored temple has a history of over 1000 years, during which it has attracted many believers. The convenient location very near Narita International Airport allows visitors in transit to visit the temple. Please come and visit Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and experience a touch of Japanese history first hand. 

A broad variety of temple buildings stand on the spacious grounds of Naritasan, including the temple's new and former main halls, a three storied pagoda and a huge Tahoto style pagoda, named the Great Pagoda of Peace. There is also a pleasant park, which incorporates both, traditional Japanese and European elements.
Part of the fun of visiting Naritasan is its store lined approach, the Omotesando. Stretching over the entire one kilometer distance from the railway stations to the temple, Naritasan's Omotesando is a lively street lined by numerous restaurants and stores, that have been selling traditional crafts, foods and souvenirs to pilgrims and tourists for centuries.

Access:

Naritasan is a 15 to 20 minute walk from JR Narita or Keisei Narita Stations. Just follow the colorful, shop lined Omotesando street all the way to the temple. The JR and Keisei stations are about 200 meters apart from each other. Both offer connections to central Tokyo and nearby Narita Airport.

FREE GUIDED:
You can enjoy Japanese Buddhism, cultures, and history. Free guides are available daily from 10am to 3pm. For booking, send e-mail to naritasan_guide@yahoo.co.jp, stating your name/nationality/number of people/date and time.Or just walk up at Information Counter in front of "Three storied pagoda" and ask the staff on duty.

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