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Where to go in Japan, from the Philippines
Six cities first-timers actually fly to, with a starting return fare in pesos and the season each does best.
Destinations 行き先
Pick your line.
Six routes most first-timers from the Philippines take. Tap a city to budget it, or open its full guide.
東
Tokyo
Best: all year
とうきょう
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Neon, konbini, day trips to Hakone & Fuji. The default first trip.
from ₱38,000Best: all year
京
Kyoto
Best: Mar–Apr
きょうと
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Temples, bamboo, and the calmest sakura viewing in the country.
from ₱41,000Best: Mar–Apr
大
Osaka
Best: all year
札
Sapporoおおさか
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The food capital. Takoyaki, Dotonbori nights, an easy Nara hop.
from ₱37,000Best: all year
さっぽろ
Snow, miso ramen, and the February Yuki Matsuri ice festival.
from ₱46,000Best: Dec–Feb 福 Fukuoka
ふくおか
Underrated. Tonkotsu ramen, yatai food stalls, gateway to Kyushu.
from ₱35,000Best: Oct–Nov 沖 Okinawa
おきなわ
Japan's beaches. Warm water, island pace, a different food culture.
from ₱39,000Best: Apr–Jun
No cities match that season yet — try another.
Seasons 季節
Time it to the weather back home.
Japan's seasons are dramatic — and escaping Manila's heat is half the appeal. Here's the honest calendar.
春 / 01
Sakura
はる · springLate Mar – early Apr
Cherry blossoms, mild weather, peak crowds and prices. Book flights 4–5 months out.
夏 / 02
Matsuri
なつ · summerJun – Aug
Hot and humid like home, but festivals and fireworks every weekend. Great for the north.
秋 / 03
Kōyō
あき · autumnNov – early Dec
Red maples, cool clear days, fewer crowds than spring. The connoisseur's pick.
冬 / 04
Yuki
ふゆ · winterDec – Feb
Snow most Filipinos have never touched. Powder in Hokkaido, illuminations everywhere.
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