More Information about Tokyo

Destination Overview

Tokyo, officially known as Tokyo Metropolis, has been the capital of Japan since 1869. The Greater Tokyo Area is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world and has plenty to offer tourists. Those interested in the theater can take in a kabuki show at Kabukiza, while history enthusiasts might enjoy a trip to the Tokyo National Museum. Plenty of great street food can be sampled at the Tsukiji Outer Market as well. Anime and manga lovers will likely enjoy a trip to Mandarake Complex.

Flying to Tokyo

1. Which airports serve Manila to Tokyo?

Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, commonly referred to as Manila International Airport, is the most popular airport serving flights from Manila to Tokyo and is located about 7 km south of Manila.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Manila to Tokyo?

Philippine Airways is the major provider of these flights, with daily departures and no connections required. Cebu Pacific, JAL, Jetstar Japan, and All Nippon also offer daily departures with no connections. Other airlines, including Air China, Asiana, Cathay, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Dragonair, EVA Air, Etihad, Hong Kong, Jeju Air, Korean, KLM, Malaysia, Qatar, Scoot, Singapore, Thai, and Vietnam also offer daily departures but require a connection. Qantas, Air Macau, Niugini, Xiamen, and Garuda offer some additional departures throughout the week as well.

3. How long is the flight?

If you book a direct flight from Manila to Tokyo, you can expect it to take approximately 4 hours. However, there are many other options, although these may take quite a while longer. Flights with layovers included can take upwards of 7 hours. Manila is 1 hour behind Tokyo.

4. Climate changes between Manila to Tokyo

Manila has warm temperatures that are consistent throughout the year, while Tokyo enjoys a broader range of temperatures with cooler temperatures from November through April. They also both have rainy seasons with most rain falling between May and early October.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The currency used in Tokyo is the Japanese Yen and can be acquired at most Tokyo banks, international airports, hotels and at authorized money exchangers. Credit cards such as MasterCard and Visa can be used at ATMs to obtain currency as well.

US passport holders are not required to obtain a visa when entering Tokyo for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time that you will be staying in Japan and you must have a valid return or connecting ticket.

City Information

Tokyo is a large and very highly populated area. It is officially known as Tokyo Metropolis and has been the capital of Japan since 1869. The architecture is a mixture of the traditional and the ultramodern. There are ancient temples and brightly lit skyscrapers – at night this city puts on a real light show, Those interested in the theater can take in a kabuki show at Kabukiza, while history enthusiasts may enjoy a trip to the Tokyo National Museum or to the Nezu Museum. Plenty of great street food can be sampled at the Tsukiji Outer Market as well, while those looking for a unique bar experience might want to try out BenFiddich. For dinner, be sure to check out the famous tonkatsu at Maisen or try ramen as it was meant to be at Ginza Kagari. Getting around in Tokyo is not a problem as the city has a sophisticated and highly efficient public transport system.