Nagoya is Japan's fourth most populated city. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain. Nagoya plays a vital role in Japan's industrial society. Japan’s key modern industries like automobiles, aviation and machine tools are mostly developed in Nagoya. Despite Nagoya's development and its reputation as a modern international city, traditional industries like ceramics and textiles still thrive in the town. The city's long history has dubbed it as a city of samurai. Visitors should not miss the city's speciality dish, spicy unagi, as well visit the ancient shrine of Atsuta Jingu which has nearly 2000 years of history

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Nagoya

The best time to travel to Nagoya is undoubtedly from late March to mid-April. This is when the cherry blossom flowers are set to be in full bloom and the weather is still lovely for a picnic under the cherry blossom trees. The cherry blossom season is peak travelling season but should not be missed. Other peak seasons, for example, Golden week (early May), Obon (mid-August), Silver week (end of September) and the New Year period should be avoided as these are times when the locals tend to do their vacationing.

Main airports available in Dumaguete and Nagoya

Sibulan Airport – Sibulan Airport or also called as Dumaguete Airport is the main airport that serves the city of Dumaguete. It only operates for domestic flights like Philippine Airline by PAL Express, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo and Cebu Pacific. This airport is located only 3.1 kilometres or an 11-minute taxi ride from the city centre. The taxi fare from the airport will be around PHP165.87. There are no direct flights from Dumaguete to Kuala Lumpur however Philippine Airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur from Sibulan airport with either a transit in Manila.

Chubu Centrair International Airport (REP) – The Chubu Centrair International Airport is located 35km south of Nagoya on an artificial island in Ise Bay, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. The Chubu Centrair Airport services the third metropolitan area in Japan, with Nagoya as its centre. There are four common ways of getting to and from the airport. The most common and efficient way is by train. Travellers can use the "μSky Limited Express" which transfers to the Meitetsu Nagoya Station in 28 minutes. Apart from taxis and cars, there are also limousine buses to the city centre. Finally, travellers can take the Ferry to Tsu and Matsusaka.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete and Nagoya

Compared to the tropical climate in the Philippines, Nagoya experiences four seasons. Nagoya experiences spring is from March to May, summer from June to August, autumn from September to November and winter from December to February. Travelling to Nagoya at any time of the year would be a breeze as each season offers visitors different experiences. That said, Nagoya experiences yearly rainy season, which usually lasts from June to July. Typhoons are also a regular occurrence during August and September which can bring heavy rains and strong winds to the city.

Highlights attractions in Nagoya

• Nagoya Castle – Built during the Edo period, Nagoya Castle has been a symbol of Nagoya for over 400 years. Most of the castle buildings were destroyed during the war in 1945. The current reconstructed castle keeps dates from 1959. The castle complex includes a 48-meter-tall central tower, famous for its two gilded dolphins (shachi) high up on its gables which now houses a museum containing art treasures, including painted wall screens, sliding doors, and wall paintings mainly of the Kano school. The castle grounds and gardens are a popular spot for hanami during the cherry blossom season.
• Atsuta Jingu Shrine – With over 1900 years of history, Atsuta Jingu Shrine is the oldest landmark in Nagoya. It is widely considered the most important Shinto shrine in Japan. The shrine was established in the first century AD and is famous for its preserved Imperial insignia, the "grass-mowing sword" (kusanagi-no-tsurugi), one of only three in the country. Located in a wooded park south of Nagoya station, Atsuta Jingu Shrine was modelled after Ise Jingu (Japan's most important shrine) in the Japanese Shinmei-zukuri architectural style.
• Legoland Japan – Recently opened in 2017, this theme park is one of the newest major theme parks to have been built in the country for some decades. It is already attracting well over a million visitors annually. In addition to its numerous rides and attractions, the park includes a fascinating and extremely detailed miniature town, complete with accurate scale Lego reconstructions of recognizable landmarks from across Japan, including the famous Nagoya Castle. A new hotel opened up at the site in 2018, and future plans include the addition of an aquarium.