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Narashino習志野
Skip unless you have a specific reason: the tidal flat, the rose garden or a sumo stable visit. Half a day from Tokyo or Chiba is enough.
Narashino is a bedroom and industrial suburb on the Sobu Line, 30–40 min from Tokyo Station. It has three distinct draws: the Yatsu-higata tidal flat (a Ramsar wetland for migratory birds), the Yatsu Rose Garden (6,000 blooms in May and October) and Ōnomatsu-beya, a sumo stable that sometimes lets visitors watch morning practice. None of these is a full-day reason to come, but they work as a quiet half-day detour if you are already in Chiba.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May, Oct (rose garden peak); spring and autumn for birdwatching
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, jellyfish at the tidal flat)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Narashino110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Narashino, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyNarashino is a safe suburban city.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (About 40 min by JR Sobu Line rapid service to Tsudanuma Station…
- Getting aroundJR Sobu Line (local and rapid) and Keisei Line connect the three main stations: Tsudanuma, Shin-Tsudanuma and Shin-Narashino.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Museum or sight ticketRose garden entry¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed near Tsudanuma, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 40 min by JR Sobu Line rapid service to Tsudanuma Station; also accessible via Keisei Line to Shin-Tsudanuma.) · HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 60–70 min by Keikyu Line and JR Sobu Line via Shinagawa.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May, Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Narashino: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Sobu Line (local and rapid) and Keisei Line connect the three main stations: Tsudanuma, Shin-Tsudanuma and Shin-Narashino. Buses run to the tidal flat and rose garden; walking is possible from Tsudanuma (about 20 min to Yatsu-higata).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
JR Keiyō Line from Shin-Narashino to Maihama, about 20 min
Direct train from Shin-Narashino; a good base for a Disney day.
Door to door: About 25 min
JR Sobu Line from Tsudanuma to Chiba, about 15 min
Chiba has the port tower, museums and the monorail.
Door to door: About 50 min
JR Sobu Line rapid from Tsudanuma to Narita, about 40 min
Narita-san temple and the old town; a half-day trip.
Funabashi
goDoor to door: About 15 min
JR Sobu Line from Tsudanuma to Funabashi, about 5 min
Funabashi has a large shopping centre and the Andersen Park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tsudanuma Station area
Closest to the tidal flat and rose garden; shops and restaurants around the station.
Shin-Narashino
Near the Keiyō Line and industrial zone; quieter, fewer dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| JR Sobu Line from Tokyo to Tsudanuma, one way1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Bus to Yatsu-higata tidal flat, one way1 × ¥200 · check | ¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,270 |
| Trip total≈ ¥24,970 per person per day, bed included | ¥24,970≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| JR Sobu Line Tokyo → Tsudanuma | ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Rose garden entry | ¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sumo stable visits are by appointment only and subject to the stable's schedule: call or check the website in advance.
- The tidal flat has no shade; bring a hat and water in summer.
- Rose garden opening hours vary by season; check the official site before going.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Narashino習志野
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo → Tsudanuma, JR Sobu Line: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), 30–40 min (check)
- Tsudanuma → Yatsu-higata, bus: about ¥200 (≈ US$2), 10 min (check)
- Taxi Tsudanuma → Yatsu Rose Garden: ¥1,500–2,000 (≈ US$11–14)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Narashino. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May, Oct (rose garden peak); spring and autumn for birdwatching · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, jellyfish at the tidal flat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Yatsu-higata tidal flat, Yatsu Rose Garden and Ōnomatsu stable with verified opening hours and appointment rules.
- Eat pages for the Tsudanuma station area (ramen, izakaya).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Tsudanuma and Shin-Narashino stations.
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