If you're doing well for time, you can get more of a glimpse of Japanese culture (which may be slightly contrived to suit
the time constraints of airport passengers making a brief stopover in the city),
at the Narita Tourist Pavillion, (advertised as 'A sensationally interesting place'!),
where you can find reconstructions of Edo Period (1600 to mid-1800s) temples and shrines. Admission is free and the pavillion opens at 9.00. If you turn up on a Thursday, a Japanese Tea Ceremony
will take place from 10.300am on the second floor.
For additional information on the ground try the
Narita City Tourist Information Center, located in front of Narita JR Station.