Narita (Chiba Prefecture) *updated 08Jun2012
Japan - Narita
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Where crew stays:
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel
68 Harinouchi, Chiba, 286-0107, Japan
The hotel is located just outside of "Narita International Airport", with rooms facing the approach/landing path of RWY16R/36L.
Apart from "AEON",a mega shopping-mall and the nearby Narita Village, this is pretty much a small, self-contained, self-serving community.
ABBATIP:
- Free scheduled complementary bus-services which runs from:
"Hotel-> AEON-> Narita Town/Narita JR Station" -or- "Hotel to Airport"
- Free WIREDWI-FI in the room. Use of a PORTABLE ROUTER would enable more than one device connection.
- Request for Crew Menus. Prices listed in crew menu, are already discounted.
click here for ABBA details on portable router and other ABBA gogoGadget
click here for ABBA details on portable router and other ABBA gogoGadget
- Bring a larger bag if you're fan of Japanese snacks.
Getting Around:
You could wait for the, not-so-frequent, complimentary bus services, which runs to and from "AEON" and "Narita Village". Time tables as listed below.
-OR-
Purchase a ¥200 bus ticket for the more frequent, pink bus services, to get to "AEON"or "Narita Village."
Getting to Tokyo City
- Free bus shuttle from "ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel" To airport and from there, either take a train or limousine bus service to the city.
Click here for services from Narita Airport to City
Click here for services from Narita Airport to City
To Do
"ÆON MALL"
"ÆON" is a mega mall with all the necessities to meet everyone's interest.
Special shops that maybe of interest in ÆON are:
"AEON Supermarket" for packet meals, sashimi and various Japanese tidbits.
ABBATIP: Wait till late. You'll may get up to 50% discount off sashimi/tempura/bento boxed meals.
(Prices are all reduced to clear)
Click here for ABBA location of ÆON MALL(Prices are all reduced to clear)
"Francfrancfranc" & "Muji" designer home ware
"Shimamura Music" Specialty music store.
"Narita Village"
A waterholes of sorts with good eats lining these rustic streets, with the elegant "Naritasan-Shinshoji Temple" offering a tranquil escape to peace and serenity. Within this township, there are some dining gems as well. "Narita JR Railway" and "Keisei Narita" train stations operate from here.
Click here for General Area of Narita Village
Click here for General Area of Narita Village
Tranquil surroundings and beautiful nature walk which extends far behind the temple grounds.
Can Do:
"Photographer's Lookout point near RWY16"
Located about 2.4km away from ANA Crowne hotel, a walk brings you through local farmlands, to a lookout point overlooking 16L ARR/DEP. This spot is popular with Photographers. Look out for other with large cameras and radio receivers, awaiting for the next incoming aircraft.
Click here for location of "Photographer's Point"
Click here for location of "Photographer's Point"
To Eat @ ÆON MALL
"Sushi Joint in carpark at "ÆON " in Front of Hardrock Cafe."
Ordered:
Ika Sushi
Otorro Sushi +¥500
Tamago Sushi
Mackerel Sushi
Sardine Sushi *the beautiful sheen on the skin was just irresistible*
Total: ¥1100 Feed One.
Plates are color coded with according prices.
ABBATIP: Free Flow (on certain timings *see pic*) of the "Best Boney Parts Of Fish In miso soup." Soup is filled with natural goodness, sweet omega-3 laden fish parts, daicon, carrots and cabbage. Absolute seconds or thirds are a must!
To Eat @ Nartia Village
"Mother-Of-All-Sushi"
"Mother-Of-All-Sushi"
~Ordered~
2 Set Jo Ordered ¥2310 each
2 Set Jo Ordered ¥2310 each
*<from left to right, top to bottom>*
- Ottoro Sushi *omega 3 goodness*
- Hamachi Sushi *sweet delectable texture*
- Crab leg Sushi
- Scallop Sushi *fat juicy slices*
- Minced sub-grade Ottoro x4 mini sushi
- Fresh Unagi Sushi *not overly sweet and excellent texture*
- Mackerel Sushi *no fishy smell but old ginger gives it a stronger bite*
- Uni *creamy and a descent dollop of it*
2 Cold, Creamy, Beautiful Head, nice body, "Sapporo Beer."
*feeds two or more pending size. *Sweet, fresh, and served on kelp and dipping sauce. Excellent!*
¥300+ Tamago*Toasted on both sides, a little cold in the center, 4 pieces of sweet egg with prawn filling.
Mother of all Tamagos I've had thus far.*
Sashimi
Mother of all Tamagos I've had thus far.*
Sashimi
- Ottoro
- Mackerel
- Ika
- Hamachi
Total ¥10,000 +
Fed Two
ABBAtip: Ask for seasonal dishes. Like giant live "Ema Abi"(Sweet prawns).
Store is located a stone throw walk from Keisei Narita train station and near a bridge. 
"World Famous BBQ Unagi"
Guaranteed good, but remember to bring along your wallet as it comes at a price. ¥2000-¥4000 for a serve. Live Eels are masterly processed on a wooden board and moved directly for charcoal grilling.
Located on the downhill slope, toward Naritasan-Shinshoji Temple on the right.
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