Do you enjoy food? Do you like nature? Do you like bustling cities? Well, you can experience all or either of that in Japan.

While the country is still not open for Filipino travelers, it doesn't hurt to create future plans for your next travel. Read further to find out how Japan is suitable for all types of travelers!

Before booking your tickets to Japan, here’s what you need to know:

Japan have numerous airports you can arrive at depending on where you are going or where you are coming from.

Nagoya is especially easy to get in and out of, and it is conveniently located between Tokyo and Osaka.

You can find the list of airports available below:

Direct flights from Manila to Tokyo available from Manila are Philippines Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Japan Airlines. Singapore Airlines also offer routes from Manila to Tokyo but with one transit in Changi International Airport.

Travelers can also take flights from Manila to Okinawa using Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways as well as to Osaka with flights serviced by Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Cebu Pacific.

The journey to Tokyo take around five hours, with fares ranging from PHP 16,300 to PHP 25,300.

All direct flight tickets to Tokyo will be inclusive of up to 23 kg bag allowance, in-flight meals and entertainment and Japan Airlines also offering onboard Wi-Fi (at additional cost) upon request.

Ticket prices are highly dependent on the time of year so prepare to pay a lot if you plan on traveling during peak season. Tickets are most expensive in July and August and around Christmas and New Year's.

Flying on weekdays can often save you money as well.

Be prepared to pay a departure tax of around JPY 2,000 (approximately PHP 880) when leaving the country, although this can sometimes be included in your ticket price.

Those visiting Japan for the first time should begin in Tokyo, the country's capital.

Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in Japan and the world. It is a massive metropolis with a never-ending list of fun and interesting things to do.

Tokyo started off as a humble fishing village and today, have become a major financial, technological, and cultural hub.

It’s a global leader in the arts, media, fashion, and entertainment industries. The city also has many excellent museums, temples, and gardens, and its extensive rail system makes day trips to neighbouring prefectures a possibility.

Most travelers will use Tokyo as an entry or exit point in Japan as the city is linked to the rest of the country via its public transportation.

From Tokyo, travelers can then make their way to other destinations in Japan, such as Osaka, Okinawa and Hokkaido.

Those who are not into Tokyo's bustling atmosphere will enjoy Osaka. It is Japan’s third-largest city and, in many ways, the soul of Japan.

Osaka is laid back and down-to-earth.

It’s a great place to experience a large, modern Japanese city in all its glory, but on a more human scale than Tokyo – and for significantly less money.

The city is all about great food and shopping, especially bargain shopping.

Best of all, Osaka is packed with friendly and easy-going citizens who are at ease with foreign visitors.

Osaka is also a great starting point for those planning to visit the Kansai area, Japan's cultural district and rich with the Japanese tradition.

Some highlights to visit while in Osaka:

Koya-san is primarily known as being the centre of Shingon Buddhism.

Edged by eight prominent peaks, the gorgeous mount is home to an abundance of temples, shrines and pagodas, as well as pristine nature and scenery.

There are over 120 temples available and Kongobu-Ji, the head temple, is undoubtedly the most important and impressive with its centuries-old ceremonial halls, traditional buildings, and idyllic rock garden.

Konon Daito is also worth visiting for its lovely pagoda – as is the large and atmospheric graveyard of Okunoin.

Okinawa is a cluster of islands in the Pacific, about two hours south of mainland Japan by plane. It boasts beautiful scenery, a sub-tropical climate, amazing marine life, and gorgeous beaches.

More than one hundred subtropical islands, collectively known as the Ryūkyū Shotō, stretch over 700 km of the ocean from Kyūshū southwest to Yonaguni-Jima, almost within sight of Taiwan, and provide one of Japan’s favourite getaways.

Some highlights to visit while in Okinawa:

Located west of Okinawa, Ishigaki is Japan’s premier beach destination and makes a good base to explore the other islands in the Yaeyama archipelago.

Blessed with Japan’s best beaches, it is particularly popular with families since the beaches at Fusaki and Maezato are net-protected.

Head west from Ishigaki City, and you'll find three fabulous beaches: Fusaki, Sukuji, and Yonehara.

They are all within an hour's drive from the airport. Funaki Beach—directly west of Ishigaki City—is known for its fabulous sunsets, but its sun-drenched days are just as impressive.

Kinosaki Onsen is conveniently located just 2.5 hours by train from Kyoto and 3 hours by train from Osaka.

Travelers can take a limited express train directly to Kinosaki Onsen Station from either city.

Very close to Kinosaki Onsen are beautiful beaches, a historical castle town, and adventurous highlands.

The small town is bisected by a lovely willow-lined canal, while the Maruyama River passes nearby on its way to the sea.

In total, there are seven public onsen bathhouses for visitors to try out; their warm waters are reputed to have healing properties.

With elaborate interiors, fine architecture, and pretty gardens, the hot springs are the main reason that people visit Kinosaki.

Hokkaido - the most northern Japanese island is famous for its beautiful wilderness, world-class powder snow, delicious seafood and fascinating indigenous culture.

Explore the culture and traditions of the indigenous Ainu people at Lake Akan and journey to the Shiretoko Peninsula to see free-roaming brown bears, foxes and deer.

Apart from its popular destination for skiing and snowboarding during the winter, it also serves the best gastronomical experience for tourist every year.

Sapporo, Hokkaido's main city, is famous for Sapporo beer, Sapporo ramen and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival.

Some highlights to visit while in Okinawa:

Hakodate is a Hokkaido port town located in northern Japan. It’s famous for the night view from Mt. Hakodate, Hakodate ramen, and a uniquely eclectic Japanese-Western culture.

Hakodate rests on a key-shaped peninsula, and the view of the harbour and the city from Mt. Hakodate at the end of the peninsula is superb!

Hakodate's signature dining consists of various local foods that have evolved uniquely in Hakodate, including fresh seafood bowls, fresh squid sashimi, and Hakodate ramen.

Seafood bowls and squid sashimi are usually eaten at the Hakodate Morning Market in front of Hakodate Station.

Hakodate's speciality is squid, and you can enjoy the relatively light-tasting "yari ika" (spear squid) from winter to spring and the slightly richer-tasting "maika” variety in summer and autumn.

Hakodate's signature ramen is characterised by its light, transparent salty soup and thin noodles.

According to one account, this style of ramen finds its origins in southern China's salty tanmen noodles.

It is said that Hakodate’s earliest salt ramen was first served at Chinese restaurants in the city in the latter half of the 19th century before ramen shops became common in Japan.

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