SORABYCO | Life in Japan

In my previous article, I introduced Naritasan Shinshoji Temple , the first place I usually recommend to friends visiting Narita. This time, I want to share somewhere completely different: AEON Mall Narita . Friends and relatives often ask me what they can do when they have checked out of their hotel but still have several hours before their flight. My answer is almost always the same: “Let’s stop by AEON Mall before heading to the airport.” I live in Narita and use this mall for ordinary grocery shopping, meals, and household purchases. That is exactly why I recommend it. It is not just a tourist shopping spot near the airport. It is a place where local residents actually spend their weekends and do their weekly shopping. If your flight is not until later in the day, visiting AEON Mall Narita is an easy way to make the most of your last few hours in Japan. Why Visit AEON Mall Narita Before Your Flight? By the final day of a trip, most travelers seem to have the same small list of unfi...

Many people know Narita only because of Narita International Airport . Whenever my family visits from Korea, they arrive through Narita Airport. My husband's coworkers also use it regularly for business trips overseas. For many travelers, Narita is simply the place where their journey in Japan begins or ends. After living in Narita for years, I have come to feel that this is a real missed opportunity. The city itself has a long history, beautiful traditional streets, excellent local food, and one of Japan's most important Buddhist temples. Whenever someone asks me if there is anywhere worth visiting near the airport, my answer is always the same. Go to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. If you have just a few free hours before your flight or after arriving in Japan, it is one of the easiest and most rewarding short trips you can make. Getting from Narita Airport to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple One reason I often recommend Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is that it is surprisingly easy to rea...