More Information about Tokyo

Destination Overview

Tokyo is Japan’s capital city and is known around the world as one of the most culture and rich history. The City has a fascinating mix of the ancient and the ultramodern and numerous attractions to fit into both of those categories. City attractions include the Ginza district, which is known as one of the most iconic shopping areas in the world, and the Sensō-ji Temple, the city’s most famous shrine. The city is a major business center and attracts plenty of business travelers, as well as tourists, adventure travelers, and international students.

Flying to Tokyo

1. Which airports serve Singapore to Tokyo?

Flights to Tokyo from Singapore leave from Changi Airport, Singapore, and arrive at one of the two international airports that serve Tokyo. Narita International Airport, also known as Tokyo Narita Airport, is actually in the city of Narita, about 40 miles outside of Tokyo, and Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport or Tokyo Haneda, is much closer to the city center, so make sure you know which one your flight lands at. Both airports have good transport links to the city.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Singapore to Tokyo?

There are multiple daily flights to Tokyo from Singapore, with Singapore Airlines offering the most direct flights. Other airlines, including Delta, JAL, and ANA, also offer regular direct flights. There are other departures that require a connection, offered by Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines and low-cost airline Scoot, among others.

3. How long is the flight?

If you have booked a direct flight from Singapore to Tokyo, your flight should take roughly 7 hours, however, if you choose an option with connecting flights, it can take upwards of 10 hours including layover time. The time difference between countries makes Tokyo one hour ahead of Singapore.

4. Climate changes between Singapore and Tokyo

Singapore enjoys consistently hot weather all year, but Tokyo will be a little cooler in the summer, and much colder in the midst of a northern hemisphere winter.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Tokyo’s currency is the yen and it can be acquired at banks and international airports. Major credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa are accepted as well.

Many tourists can enter Japan without a visa, for short stays of up to 90 days. You will need to apply for a visa to work or study in Japan, and this should be done before you travel.

City Information

Tokyo blends the traditional with the modern and the east with the west, meaning a vacation here can include visiting ancient temples, historic monuments, and Tokyo Disneyland! The city is not short of beautiful green spaces as well. Stroll through the beautiful Ueno Park, and check out the nearby Zoo and Aqua-Zoo, which is one of the biggest aquariums in Asia. Or visit the Imperial Palace, which is still in use by Japan’s Imperial family to this day. Don’t miss the Ginza shopping district where you can also take in a traditional Kabuki performance at the Kabuki-za Theater.