Planning a trip from Singapore to Japan? Then we recommend taking a flight to Nagoya (Central Japan International Airport). Travel to Japan is generally considered to be through airports located in Tokyo and Osaka. Of course, the number of flights is greater in Tokyo and Osaka.
However, Nagoya has significant advantages
- Nagoya is located between Tokyo and Osaka, connected by the Shinkansen bullet train. It takes only 35 minutes from Nagoya Station to Kyoto by Shinkansen. In fact, there is almost no difference in time from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto and from Central Japan International Airport to Kyoto via Nagoya.
- Since Nagoya airport is not well known, it is not as crowded as Tokyo or Osaka, and immigration is smooth. It does not take long to get through immigration. The airline lounges at departure are also not crowded.
- From Nagoya, it is very easy to reach tourist destinations such as Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Kanazawa, which are popular among Singaporeans. There is also a direct express train to Nagano from Nagoya Station. Nagoya is also the starting point for visiting the historic Ise Jingu Shrine and Magome-Tsumago, a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts.
- Despite being a large city, Nagoya has fewer tourists than Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, etc., so hotel rates are lower.
- There are not many tourist attractions in Nagoya City. However, nearby are Inuyama Castle, the oldest castle in Japan, and a beautiful river where you can watch cormorants fishing. And wherever you go, you will not be surrounded by foreigners like in Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto.
Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Singapore and Nagoya twice daily. You can find even cheaper flights via Hong Kong and China.
Interested?
Are you interested in traveling Japan starting from Nagoya? We are a group of travel agencies and travel guides in and around Nagoya, Japan. Please feel free to contact us through the link below to discuss tours from Nagoya.
