We don't know about you, but every time we open our social media feeds, it's almost as if there is at least one person we know who is in Japan. Popular destinations in the Land of the Rising Sun include its capital, Tokyo, the crowd-favorite Osaka, and the historical districts of Kyoto. But if you're the type to blaze a trail and explore more underrated destinations, you may want to check out Nagoya.
Here's some good news: AirAsia will soon fly directly to Nagoya from Manila. Even better? They're having a special sale on this new route. Here's all you need to know about this new flight route to one of Japan's most beautiful destinations, especially if we're talking autumn.
Everything to Know About AirAsia’s New Nagoya Flights
Starting October 29, AirAsia will be flying direct to Nagoya, Japan, three times a week.
Check out the flight schedule for trips on this new route:
1. Manila to Nagoya (MNL-NGO Z2170): Flies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- ETD: 10:40 a.m. (GMT +8) Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3
- ETA: 3:25 p.m. (GMT+9) Chubu Centrair International Airport
2. Nagoya to Manila (NGO-MNL Z2171): Flies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- ETD: 5:35 p.m. (GMT+9) Chubu Centrair International Airport
- ETA: 09:15 p.m. (GMT+8) Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3
Special fare discount for AirAsia's new Nagoya flights:
As a special treat for those planning to explore Nagoya via AirAsia, the airline is dropping one-way base fares to this destination to under P1,000. Book until August 11 and fly to Nagoya for as low as P888 (excluding fees and surcharges). This special promo is for trips from October 29, 2024, until March 29, 2025.
Make sure you book through the AirAsia MOVE app as this promo is exclusive to the application. Hurry and book now. There are only around 3,400 tickets up for grabs.
Things to Do in Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya is the capital of the Aichi prefecture and is the fourth most populated city in Japan, with over 57,000 Filipinos.
Some of Nagoya’s best destinations include the Nagoya Castle, Shirakawago National Heritage Site, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and the famous Osu Shopping Street. You can also find the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park— the home of the new Studio Ghibli Park, featuring themed attractions of the different Studio Ghibli films.
Nagoya is also a gateway to other destinations in Japan, such as the Nagano and Niigata prefectures. Popular destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are also accessible from Nagoya via the bullet trains.
* This story originally appeared on Spot.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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