About 3 million people on the third day. A first-time pilgrimage to Mt. Narita without the hassle of congestion and transfers.
For families or groups of 4-9 people, take a single vehicle from your home’s front door to the area around Mt. Narita. This is a private jumbo taxi shuttle for the first day of the New Year.
First New Year's visit to Shinshoji Temple in NaritaIt is a nationwide event that attracts approximately 3 million people on only the third day of the year. From Omotesando, the line stretches for about 800 meters, and parking around the area is full by 9 or 10 AM. There are also times when the wait can last for several hours. In this article, we will sort out how to get there most conveniently for families with small children and groups of grandparents, while honestly comparing trains, private cars, and chartered taxis. In conclusion, a chartered car is the most convenient option when there are enough people.
Even choosing one of those options still leaves you with a “little trouble”?
Actually, many people worry more about how to get there than about the actual New Year's visit itself. Narita City is within the area we cover. That's why we often receive inquiries from groups traveling from Saitama and Tokyo. First, let's be honest about the realities of the common transportation methods.
Fact #1:The train is reliable, but the Narita Line and Keisei Line in the new year are very crowded. With transfers and the stairs at the station, it’s suitable for grandparents with strollers or limited mobility.
Fact 2:Even with a private car, from December 31st to the end of January, traffic restrictions are in effect around the station and the approach roads. Parking lots are full in the morning, and it can take several hours to find a spot to park.
Fact 3:When you split up into two taxis, your family becomes fragmented. The excitement of going to the shrine for the first time is also reduced, and the conversations during the journey are also diminished.
Honestly comparing trains, private cars, and chartered taxis
Each has its own merits. Not to be put down, but in the context of the "Naritasan New Year's Hatsumode for groups of 4-9 people," let's compare the pros and cons realistically.
| means | The good points | Difficulties with this condition |
|---|---|---|
| Train | No traffic jams or parking queues. There are also many seats available. | The beginning of the year is full of congestion, transfers, and stairs. It's a burden for luggage, children, and the elderly. |
| Private car | It's convenient to get on the bus from home; you can even load luggage. | Traffic restrictions and parking lot waiting. The driver couldn’t rest even after the prayer, and he continued driving on the way back from the traffic jam. |
| Multiple taxis | You can call depending on the number of people | The family is scattered due to division by the quotient. It’s hard to get the number of pieces back when you go home. |
| charter jumbo cab | One car from the front door, everyone on board. Leave the rest to us for the waiting and return journey. | It cannot be picked up at the counter, so advance reservation is required. |
When you put it that way, you realize that the only way to simultaneously fulfill the wishes of “avoiding traffic jams and parking waiting, but still want to do everything together and easily” is to rent a car with a driver.
Three reasons why a private room is available for the first New Year's visit to Mount Narita
From the entrance to the shrine grounds near the path
We pick you up at your doorstep and take you directly to the checkpoint. There are no transfers, so you can minimize your walking distance.
Because there’s no “driver,” everyone can enjoy it together.
Leave it to the professional driver. Even if you drink sake after prayer, it will be fine if you fall asleep.
No need to “search for feet” on the way back
Pick you up at the time you finish your prayer service. This eliminates the most tiring part of the process—looking for taxis or trains amidst the crowds.
The concept of sharing expenses:Chartering is per vehicle. For example, if you have seven people on board, the fare per person divided by the number of people might not be much different from the train fare plus the cost of a private taxi on the spot. What’s more, the stairs to get on and off the train, the hours you have to wait in the parking lot, and the queues on the way back are all eliminated altogether. If you think of splitting those costs among a group, chartering is the logical choice. The exact price isNarita Area Pricing PagePlease confirm the estimated cost with us.
It's suitable for a group like this
On the other hand, for those who are under two people, light on luggage and flexible with time, taking the train may be more convenient. Private charters are particularly effective in the following cases:
A family of three generations
Grandparents and young children together. Families who want to reduce the distance to walk and the waiting time.
Group of friends and circle of friends
Plan your trip with 4 to 9 people. All of you will be traveling together, and the conversation during the journey will naturally turn into a New Year's conversation.
People who want to travel long distances or in the early morning
Groups who want to leave early from Saitama and Tokyo and visit at a relatively early time.
Booking and the day of the event
- Consult via web form:Please let us know the day, time, number of people, and departure location you wish to visit. We will also guide you to the least crowded time.
- Plans and estimates:We will propose a price estimate that includes the cost of waiting for the route, as well as the time of return.
- Pickup on the day:To your designated location, such as your home. We will deliver one unit to you before the regulations take effect.
- Pick-up after the worship service:We wait at the agreed time and place, then drive home. The traffic jam on the way back is also a good opportunity to relax inside the car.
summary
The New Senshoji Temple in Narita is one of the best-attended shrines in the country, both in terms of attendance and traffic regulations. This is precisely why the way you start the year changes depending on how you get there. From traffic jams and parking queues to transfers and the queues you have to endure on the way back—the only thing that can take the strain out of the start of the year is a private jumbo taxi. If you plan to visit the shrine with four to nine people, why not entrust the entire journey to us and focus on spending time with your family and friends?
For your first New Year's visit to Mount Narita, please leave the arrangements entirely to us.
When enough people are gathered, the private rental fee becomes more affordable for each person as you split the cost. You can get rid of the transfer stairs and the parking queue for the return trip all at once.
Simply let us know the day, number of people, and departure location you wish to visit. You can contact us 24 hours a day through the web form. We offer a free quote.
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