From its super modern tech region of Akihabara to its more traditional corners in Asakusa, Tokyo is one of the most diverse and exciting cities to visit. Ranked as the safest city in the world alongside its friendly and helpful citizens, even single female travellers will have no problem navigating through the city.
Tokyo is an ever-changing city and each season offers a different insight into the city. Lush pink and white cherry blossoms or sakura bloom during spring, bright and sunny during summer. Yellow ginkgo trees line the streets during autumn and illumination lights fill the winter nights. Even though Tokyo is accessible all year round, there are a few times that should be avoided. The first week of the new year is when the Japanese celebrate Oshiogatsu and during this time, public transportation tickets tend to sell out faster. Shops and attractions may also be closed for the first three days of the new year. Other times to avoid are the Golden week, the first week of May, Obon, mid-August, and Silver week, mid-September. During these times, many local Japanese take the opportunity to travel with their family making it slightly congested on the roads and at favourite family attractions.
Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) – The Bacolod-Silay Airport is located in Silay City, 15 kilometres from Bacolod City and services the general area of Metro Bacolod. There are various ways to get to Bacolod city from the airport. The airport consists of a three-level terminal which has check-in counters, public concourse, arrival area and information centre on the first floor. The pre-departure areas, including the VIP and CIP lounges, are located on the second floor. The second floor is also where the Merci Pasalubong Shop and Bong-Bong’s Pasalubong shops are. The third floor is where the viewing deck and the concession area are located. Amongst the most common method of transportation to Bacolod city is by a van which costs approximately 150 PHP per person, taking you to SM in Bacolod city. If you have luggage and have a travelling company, taking a taxi or a Grab would be a better option. Taking a Grab will cost around 350-500 PHP while a taxi will be around 450 PHP.
Haneda International Airport(HND) – Haneda International Airport is one of the two main international airports in Tokyo and is the main domestic airport in Tokyo. With the efficient transportation service available in Tokyo, getting to and from Haneda airport is easy. The two most common transportations used are train and limousine bus. Haneda Airport is connected to the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line via train. The Limousine bus will leave to various parts of Tokyo and also Japan and leaves the airport every 30 to 60 minutes. There are hotels available at the airport which makes it easy for travellers catching an early or late flight.
Bacolod has a very different climate compared to Tokyo. Bacolod experiences a tropical climate with warm weather and rain throughout the year, compared to Tokyo, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons throughout the year.
From its super modern tech region of Akihabara to its more traditional corners in Asakusa, Tokyo is one of the most diverse and exciting cities to visit. Ranked as the safest city in the world alongside its friendly and helpful citizens, even single female travellers will have no problem navigating through the city.
Tokyo is an ever-changing city and each season offers a different insight into the city. Lush pink and white cherry blossoms or sakura bloom during spring, bright and sunny during summer. Yellow ginkgo trees line the streets during autumn and illumination lights fill the winter nights. Even though Tokyo is accessible all year round, there are a few times that should be avoided. The first week of the new year is when the Japanese celebrate Oshiogatsu and during this time, public transportation tickets tend to sell out faster. Shops and attractions may also be closed for the first three days of the new year. Other times to avoid are the Golden week, the first week of May, Obon, mid-August, and Silver week, mid-September. During these times, many local Japanese take the opportunity to travel with their family making it slightly congested on the roads and at favourite family attractions.
Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) – The Bacolod-Silay Airport is located in Silay City, 15 kilometres from Bacolod City and services the general area of Metro Bacolod. There are various ways to get to Bacolod city from the airport. The airport consists of a three-level terminal which has check-in counters, public concourse, arrival area and information centre on the first floor. The pre-departure areas, including the VIP and CIP lounges, are located on the second floor. The second floor is also where the Merci Pasalubong Shop and Bong-Bong’s Pasalubong shops are. The third floor is where the viewing deck and the concession area are located. Amongst the most common method of transportation to Bacolod city is by a van which costs approximately 150 PHP per person, taking you to SM in Bacolod city. If you have luggage and have a travelling company, taking a taxi or a Grab would be a better option. Taking a Grab will cost around 350-500 PHP while a taxi will be around 450 PHP.
Haneda International Airport(HND) – Haneda International Airport is one of the two main international airports in Tokyo and is the main domestic airport in Tokyo. With the efficient transportation service available in Tokyo, getting to and from Haneda airport is easy. The two most common transportations used are train and limousine bus. Haneda Airport is connected to the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line via train. The Limousine bus will leave to various parts of Tokyo and also Japan and leaves the airport every 30 to 60 minutes. There are hotels available at the airport which makes it easy for travellers catching an early or late flight.
Bacolod has a very different climate compared to Tokyo. Bacolod experiences a tropical climate with warm weather and rain throughout the year, compared to Tokyo, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons throughout the year.