Narita area is the north part of Chiba Prefecture, there are many important shrines and temples. Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is one of the most popular temples, especially famous for new year's worship. Katori Shrine is the oldest shrine and most important shrine for Japanese martial arts. Most of the Narita area are rice field but there are also many natures are still preserved well, and some of the cities like Sawara have old style building which gives you Edo style travel. Tone River, which is the longest river in Japan are located on the border of Ibaraki Prefecture, is also located in this area.