Tokyo, Japan's busiest capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Airports in Tokyo

1. Tokyo Airport (MNL)

You will depart from Singapore International Airport (SIN) and will land at the Haneda International Airport (HND). The flight takes around 9 hours and 50 minutes. The fare starts from SGD 390.00 nonstop. There are few Airlines to choose from. They are Singapore Airlines, Air Asia, Air AsiaX , Vietnam Airlines and Scoot Airlines.

How to Get Cheap Flights in Tokyo

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tokyo

Best Time for Tokyo Sightseeing: Many of the best things to do in Tokyo can be enjoyed year-round but March, April, October, and November are generally the best months of the year to see the sights in Tokyo. Spring brings the beautiful sakura season, a time when the cherry blossoms are in bloom and float in the air like snowflakes, creating a fantasy-like scene from late March to mid-April (timing of the cherry blossom varies a little every year). The weather in spring is pleasant, with frequent sunshine and little rain.

In November, there is a slight chill in the air, but the weather is often idyllic, and you'll enjoy the peak of autumn foliage while exploring the city. There is little rainfall, skies are clear, and temperatures are mild. July and August are typically the hottest and most humid times of the year and can be uncomfortable for sightseeing if you're averse to humidity. Crowds are also at their peak, which means you'll be bumping elbows with a lot of other sweaty tourists. No matter what time of year you go, major sights like Sensoji temple are best visited on a weekday morning, or later in the evening – Sensoji is typically deserted after dark, with all shops in Nakamise closed.

There are so many festivals in Tokyo. Every month will have different festivals. In September, you can enjoy the Ikebukuro Festival where this large festival takes place in late September with an opening ceremony on the first evening followed by a mikoshi palanquin festival the next day. It includes a mikoshi parade accompanied by a shishimai lion dance, taiko drumming and ohayashi Japanese instrumental music. Later that evening is a yoimikoshi palanquin parade and an Okinawan Eisa dance show. Tokyo Yosakoi Contest happens in October. This big team dance competition is held in nine different venues, including the area around Ikebukuro Station. It brings more than 100 teams together in an average year, including champion teams from throughout the country who participate and perform various styles of yosakoi dances.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tokyo

1. The Kabuzi-ka Theatre -Tokyo is home to a number of excellent theaters, none is as well known as the historic Kabuki-za Theatre in the city's busy Ginza district, home to notable traditional Kabuki performances. Based upon a medieval, highly skilled, and often burlesque theatrical form including song and dance, the theater's performances are as popular among tourists as they are with Japanese-speaking people. The drama and comedy are relatively easy to follow thanks to vibrant visuals and theatricality. The theater's interior, usually full to capacity with some 2,500 guests, is always intimate and seems more akin to an enormous family get-together than a stage show due to the fact that spectators bring their own food or purchase treats from the various restaurants spread around the auditorium (go for one of the tasty bento box meals). Performances can last for hours, and spectators stay as long as they wish (or as long as they can bear), and no one seems to take offence at people's comings and goings, nor their loud cheering or jeering.

2. Inokashira Onshi Park -Inokashira Onshi Park is located at one of the coolest neighborhoods in Tokyo, Kichijoji where a lot of trendy and stylish cafes and shops gather. The area has excellent access to Shibuya and Shinjuku but has much more chilled and local atmosphere. It's one of the largest parks in Tokyo with a vast space including a pond, zoo and also a popular spot for cherry blossoms&autumn leaves viewing. The famous Ghibli Museum is located at the tip of the park. If you are a fan of Ghibli films, it's a place to visit (tickets must be purchased in advance.)

3. Tsukiji Market -Tsukiji Market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. It handles more than 400 different types of seafood from cheap seaweed to the most expensive caviar, and from tiny sardines to 300 kg tuna and controversial whale species. The most exciting part is the Tuna Auction. It is limited to 120 visitors per day. Viewing tickets are issued on a First come, First serve basis beginning at 4:30 AM at the market's Fish Information Center, located next to the Kachidoki entrance. (Not the main entrance). The first 60 ticket holders can view the auction from 5:25 AM until 5:50 AM, while the other 60 ticket holders can view the remainder of the auction from 5:50 AM until 6:15 AM. To watch Tuna Auction, it is advisable to stay near Ginza area so you can catch a cheaper cab early in the morning. No trains are operating at this hour.