Flight from Cotabato to Tokyo

Located in the Kantou region of Japan, Tokyo is the capital of the country and one of the most visited cities in the world by tourists. Tokyo is the highest populated metropolitan city in the world and the economic centre of Japan. Among the factors making Tokyo the best place for a holiday are its historical and cultural landmarks, modern architecture, efficient transportation services, unlimited shopping and entertainment.

Best time to fly from Cotabato to Tokyo

The best time to fly to Tokyo depends on your preference of weather or season to travel in. Winters are cold and dry in Tokyo. The peak time of this season is between Christmas and New Year. Spring season offers cherry blossom view and one of the popular time to visit the city. Summer has hot and humid weather as high as 31 degrees centigrade. Visitors need to be aware of the typhoon alert, which often happens between summer and early autumn season.

Main airports available in Cotabato and Tokyo

Cotabato Airport – Cotabato Airport, also known as Awang Airport, is located in the province of Maguindanao. This airport primarily serves Cotabato City, North Cotabato and Maguindanao. There are three airlines currently in operation which are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo and PAL Express. Both Cebu Pacific and PAL Express offer flights to Manila, whereas Cebgo to Zamboanga. Despite the limited destinations and airlines operating in this airport, Cotabato Airport has handled almost 300,000 passengers annually.

Tokyo International Airport – Tokyo International Airport, also referred to as Haneda Airport, is one of the two main airports serving Greater Tokyo City. Haneda Airport has ranked the fourth busiest airport in the world with a capacity of more than 87 million passengers annually. There are two terminals to cater for domestic flights and one terminal for international flights. These terminals operate 24 hours. Among the carriers operating in Haneda Airport are Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Do, Skymark Airlines, Solaseed Air and Philippine Airlines. Passengers can easily reach the city centre via various transportation services available at the airport such as Access Express trains, Keikyu Monorail, Tokyo Monorail, Airport Limousine Bus, scheduled bus services and taxis.

Climate pattern in Cotabato and Tokyo

Tokyo has a monsoon-influenced temperate climate. Summer in Tokyo is generally hot and humid, about 31 degrees centigrade at maximum. The hottest month of the year is usually in August. Typhoon is common between summer and early autumn seasons which brings rainy weather and significant downpour to the city. Winter in Tokyo, on the other hand, is cold and dry. Temperature can reach below zero degrees and has a probability of a short snowfall duration.

Highlights attractions in Tokyo

• Tokyo Tower – Tokyo Tower is a significant landmark in Tokyo and Japan. It is currently the second tallest structure in the country, designed in the inspiration of the Eiffel Tower of Paris. Tokyo Tower was built in the year 1958 and mainly functioned as a communication tower. It has also since become a major tourist attraction. During the day, visitors can see the tower in its white and international orange colour, while the tower light gives a stunning illumination at night. The public can access the Tokyo Tower to reach its main observation deck and top deck to view the Tokyo city from high above. Shops, restaurants and Tokyo One Piece theme park can be found at the Foottown located on the lower floors of the tower.
• Asakusa – Asakusa is a classic Japanese town and one of the most visited places in Tokyo. The best way to explore Asakusa is by walking. Asakusa mainly comprises of its main entrance, the Kaminari Gate, Sensoji Temple and its shopping streets. Kaminari Gate is the most significant landmark of Asakusa. If you visit Tokyo in mid-May, you can visit Sensoji Temple to attend the Sanja Matsuri. Nakamise and Shin-Nakamise shopping streets are one of the best places to shop for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
• Shinjuku – Shinjuku is one of the main shopping and entertainment districts in Tokyo. Visitors are spoilt for choices with many large department stores to shop in. Among these stores are the Isetan flagship store, Takashimaya, Odakyu and many more. Shinjuku also has one of the largest park in Tokyo, the Shinjuku Gyoen. This park is especially famous during the spring season for its cherry blossoms. There is also observatories on the 45^th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building that is worth to explore.