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  About Tokyo

Tokyo, one of the top cities in the world and the capital of Japan, is a busy hub for economic, finance, business, technology, culture and more. The city is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Best time to visit Tokyo

Tokyo's charm turns a notch more exquisite during the spring and autumn months. Come spring and the streets of Tokyo form blissful foliage of cherry blossoms. As for autumn, a new shade of beauty envelopes the city. September to November months in Tokyo are definitely the best time to visit Tokyo. As the summer heat and humidity declines, the city wraps itself with a new temperature that only gets better. While there is precipitation in the air with the possibility of light showers, the temperatures are quite friendly and ideal for tourism. Make sure to carry an umbrella with you when you peruse through the attractions of the city. Simultaneously, it is essential that you carry a light but comfortable jacket along with you during your trip. The light showers are often accompanied by brisk winter breeze. The city celebrates a different kind of air during the autumn season as it hosts Tokyo International Film Festival, Culture Day and Shichi-Go-San festival.

Spring actually starts seeing crowds, maybe not as much as summer, but tourists still flock over. Thanks to the appearance of the gorgeous cherry blossoms in the city parks, locals from and around Tokyo also head to the city. There are various special events that are held in the city parks to welcome the lovely spring and summer that follows. Not to mention how watching the cherry blossoms bloom is one of the biggest highlights that cannot be missed. The city doesn't just witness beautiful weather but also sees some events. These include AnimeJapan, Art fair Tokyo and Golden Week. You should know that AnimeJapan is a big deal in Tokyo and the city bustles with anime enthusiasts in Japan and international tourists too. Although it is known that spring is the best time to visit, it certainly comes with a humongous crowd, which means you will have to deal with the excess tourist crowd as well as high prices of hotels and travel scenes. No matter what the season might be, the hotel rooms and prices do not see a drop. So even if you do pick an offseason for your travel plans, you will still have to pay a hefty sum on hotels.

Places to visit in Tokyo

Tokyo has far too many tourist attractions that you cannot complete even if you stay there for a month. The neighbourhood is literally loaded with more than 13 million entertaining places to keep you engaged. You can start your day by checking out the Tokyo National Museum, to learn more about the country's history. To honour the culture and religious beliefs of the Japanese, it would be amazing to visit the Meiji Shrine and Sensoji Temple. From here, you can further head to the Imperial Palace, which is a major tourist attraction. The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is also an interesting site to witness the fiery entrepreneurial spirit of young scientists. Edo-Tokyo Museum is another place which explores the past of the city and its architecture. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a vast expanse of over 144 acres with its traditional Japanese landscape that only add to the serenity of the place. Ghibli Museum is a totally cool place that you should check out if you are a fan of the studio that has created some award-winning anime movies. Also, do not miss Tokyo Tower, the remake of the famous Eiffel Tower.

Things to do in Tokyo

Tokyo's Ginza is what New York's Fifth Avenue is, or London's Oxford Street is, and Paris' Champs-Élysées is a haven for shopaholics. The town bustles with tourists and exquisite shops and restaurants. You can also opt for an authentic Geisha performance which can be followed by the traditional kaiseki course dinner. The city's karaoke parlours are a big hit too and something you should definitely try out. Tokyo also has robot show and kawaii monster cafes, tickets of which you can avail. Much like Ginza, Akihabara is a paradise for people inclined with technology. If you live and breathe gadgets, Tokyo's electronics district is the right place for you to go to. Aside from visiting the Imperial Palace, it would be amazing to pack a picnic and relish the tranquillity of the space. It is important that you get permission to visit the estate.

Food and Restaurants in Tokyo

Tokyo is known to have the highest number of Michelin-starrer food establishments in the world. That alone explains why it is revered to be the food capital of the world. Tokyo is a big hit among culinary critics and celebrated chefs from around the world. The city also boasts a whopping number of restaurants, 160,000, to be exact, to further strengthen its case as a stalwart in the culinary world. Tokyo reserves a very high position in the culinary world in terms of their choice of ingredients, their handpicked fresh products, quality of their ingredients and the careful precision with which they make their food. The remarkable consistency in their food validates the same and hence, helps its stand at a distinguished position. Many chefs actually spend their entire lives to perfect just one dish. In fact, Jiro Ono is one such chef who has mastered the art of making perfect sushi and is also the proud holder of the three-star Michelin restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. Some of their top-rated dishes include ramen, udon noodles, tempura, miso and soba noodles, to name a few. These meals are traditional and a staple of the Japanese.

Much of these buckwheat noodles are dated to the Edo period, which is pretty ancient in the Japanese period. The city also prepares dishes such as yakitori, takoyaki, sekitori, to name a few. These meals can be found in fine dining restaurants as well as small joints around the corner of the street. For a more formal dinner setting, you should opt for kaiseki, which is basically a multi-course dinner served on seasonal small plates. You can make these indulgences possible by checking out food establishments such as Butagumi, Toritama, Shorisaka, Yakiniku Jumbo Shirokane, Ishikawa, Kotaro, to name a few. Not just Japanese, though, Tokyo also celebrates international cuisine and brings forth flavours from around the world in one city. In fact, they are so authentic that even the natives of the cuisine would be surprised by the immaculate precision in the food created. From Italian to French, Tokyo serves cuisine from around the world, and they do it even better than the native lands. You might want to save some extra money to visit some of these amazing establishments.

How to reach Tokyo

Flight connectivity to Tokyo is excellent with regular direct flights flying from India. The demand for travel to Tokyo is quite high and hence, has enough options for travellers. There are provisions for direct and nonstop flights to Tokyo from India. It is essential that you know where you are staying as accordingly, you will have to choose between the two airports in Tokyo, Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. Luckily, there are nonstop flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport as well as Haneda Airport from Mumbai and Delhi. Airlines such as All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Vistara, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, to name a few, have regular flights flying to Japan. In fact, Vistara, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have direct nonstop flights to Tokyo from Delhi. The most popular route to Tokyo is from Delhi as the flight connectivity and options for direct flights is more. Not to mention how the city is well-connected as the capital of India. Many airlines take the international routes of Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, to reach Tokyo.

Not just the flight connectivity but even the duration of flights to Tokyo is less and available from India. The flight duration to Tokyo is approximately 7 hours 50 minutes from Delhi. The flight tickets to Tokyo are also cheap to expensive. Depending on which airlines and the flight duration you pick, the flight tickets would dwindle. However, there are provisions of cheap flight tickets to Tokyo. It is advised that you make prior flight bookings to Tokyo if you wish to avail some online flight deals. You can receive discounted rates for your flights to Tokyo as well as even accommodation. Since Tokyo is an expensive city, you will have to be extremely careful with your expenses. You cannot simply splurge if you're on a budget. Hence, try to make as many deductions in the travel and accommodation cost by making prior bookings. Hostels and homestays are not a big concept in Tokyo, so you must ensure that you are sorted with your accommodations before visiting the city. You might even find some combo deals for flights and hotels online. Tokyo doesn't require any transit visa as it is part of the same continent.

  About Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines is the official national flag carrier of Vietnam. The airline came into existence in 1956 as an independent entity which was later established by the government in 1989 to become a state-owned enterprise. The airline's headquarters is located in Long Biên District, Hanoi and its hubs are at Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Vietnam Airlines currently caters to about 64 destinations spread across 17 countries. These exclude the services that fall under codeshare agreements. Ever since its genesis right up to the early 1990s, the airline was a minor carrier that catered within the aviation industry. Various factors, such as the socio-economic conditions and the political situation of Vietnam, obstructed the airline's capabilities to charter more flights. However, eventually, as the government of Vietnam normalised its ties with the United States following the Vietnam War, the airline was finally able to expand its operations and improve a slew of its facilities. They further worked on modernising its fleet too and cater to more international routes and domestic routes.

In 1996, the government of Vietnam accumulated 20 service companies to form the Vietnam Airlines Corporation. Vietnam Airlines became the focal point for the airline corporation with a majority of expansion plans centred around it. In 2010, the Airlines Corporation underwent a restructuring as a limited liability company with it being rebranded as Vietnam Airlines Company Limited. Currently, the operations and management are taken care of by a group of board members appointed by the Vietnamese Prime Minister to oversee the company. Vietnam Airlines has played a pivotal role in contributing to the economic development of the country. The airline corporation owns 100 per cent of Vietnam Air Service Company, a regional airline that is based out of southern Vietnam. Simultaneously, the airline also owns 70 per cent of the shares in Jetstar Pacific Airlines, a low-cost carrier. Additionally, the corporation also makes its revenue from other subsidiaries. These include airline catering business as well as the maintenance, repair and overhauling of aircraft called Vietnam Airlines Caterers and Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company, respectively.

Vietnam Airlines has diversified its investment portfolios into a number of aircraft-leasing and airport ground-servicing industries. The airline also has a cargo division called Vietnam Airlines Cargo. In 2010, the airline became a member of the SkyTeam, making it Southeast Asian's first carrier to have joined the massive alliance airline. As of 2016, the State owns 86.16 per cent of stakes while All Nippon Airways has 8.77 per cent stakes. Over the years, the airline has also been recognised worldwide for its remarkable milestones and even services that have brought it honour and accolades. In 2016, Vietnam Airlines received a four-star rating from Skytrax for its warm hospitality and exquisite services. The airline received this honour for three years in a row. At the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City in 2016, Vietnam Airlines also received Best Airline of the year as per the Mekong region. Further, in 2016, the airline was also acknowledged by Skytrax as the World's Most Improved Airlines. It has been a fast-growing airline that continues to rake in more praise and reception.

Fleet size of Vietnam Airlines

As of 2020, Vietnam Airlines' fleet size stands at 102 aircraft. As of 2020, the airline operates a mixed fleet of Airbus, Boeing and ATRs. Presently, the airline has 51 Airbus A321-200s, 20 Airbus A321neos, 14 Airbus A350-900s, 11 Boeing 787-9s, 3 Boeing 787-10 and 3 ATR 72-500s. In the past, ever since the airline's genesis, it has worked with a slew of aircraft that include manufactured products from American, Soviet and European companies. Having retired all of its Russian-made aircraft, the airline currently accommodates Boeing, Airbus and ATR aircraft. Some of the aircraft that the airline had as part of its fleet include Aero Ae-45, Antonov An-2, Antonov An-24, Douglas DC-3, Tupolev Tu-134A, Yakovlev Yak-40, Ilyushin II-14G, Ilyushin IL-18D, Fokker 70, to name a few. These aircraft do not function under the Vietnam Airlines banner anymore. Along with them, there are a few Airbus and Boeing aircraft too that have been retired. They are Airbus A300-600, Airbus A310-200, Airbus A321-100, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 707-320, Boeing 727-200, Boeing 767-200ER, Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 777-200ER and more. The present fleet helps the airline's operations catering to its domestic routes and international routes as well.

Baggage Allowance

Vietnam Airlines' baggage allowance for hand luggage is quite generous. The airline allows about 18 kg of weight for business class passengers, who are allowed to carry two pieces of baggage on board along with an accessory bag. The total weight of all the bags should not exceed 18 kg, as mentioned. Meanwhile, passengers of the premium economy class are also given the same benefits as that of the business class. The bags allowed are two pieces along with an accessory bag, and the whole hand baggage collectively should weigh not more than 18 kg. Economy class passengers are allowed to carry one piece of baggage along with an accessory bag, and the collective weight of the onboard luggage should be under 12 kg. The dimension for the baggage should fall within the limits of 56 X 23 X 36cm for the overhead bin bag while the accessory bag should be within 30 X 15 X 40cm. As for checked baggage, the airline permits a maximum of 32 kg for business class passengers. The premium economy and economy class baggage weight should not exceed 23 kg. The dimension that the passenger should adhere to should be less than a total of 158 cm.

In-flight services

Vietnam Airlines has enhanced its in-flight services to ensure that the passengers onboard receive the best treatment and enjoy a wholesome trip. For the same, the aircraft seating has been designed with the best and most comfortable products. The seats have decent legroom with the option to upgrade depending on the ticket type. The in-flight services also include phenomenal in-flight meal service. You can get the best of Vietnamese food onboard even before you reach the country.

Popular routes and top cities for Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines has an extensive network of flights connecting to domestic routes and international routes. The airline has dedicated flights to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Europe and East Asia. On a daily basis, Vietnam Airlines deploys 300 flights that fly to over 21 domestic route destinations and 43 international route cities. The airline has traditionally increased its flights within the Vietnam borders thanks to the heavy demands that the airline has witnessed for domestic routes. It is especially on high demand during the T?t celebration. The period between late January and mid-February witnesses tremendous passenger footfall in Vietnam as celebrations commence.

In fact, during the celebratory days of T?t celebration, the airline witnessed a 41 per cent growth in-flight demands. Additionally, the airline also has codeshare agreements with multitudes of airlines to connect to other routes, some including cities in North America. Some of the airlines include Aeroflot, Air France, Air Europa, All Nippon Airways, Bangkok Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Jetstar Pacific, Kenya Airways, China Southern Airlines, El Al, Alitalia, KLM, Middle East Airlines, Philippines, Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Qantas, Saudia, XiamenAir and Lao Airlines.

Why travel by Vietnam Airlines?

Vietnam Airlines has expanded tremendously since its inception. While it does have a few decent domestic route connectivity, it's expansion plans to become a popular airline in the Southeast Asian space has worked in its favour. Although Vietnam Airlines' fleet mostly comprises narrow-body aircraft, they do have a few Airbus A350-900s that aim to add to the comfortable experience of the passengers on board. The airline codeshare agreements with multiple major airlines in the world has further made it easy for passengers to opt for Vietnam Airlines for travelling. With the extensive number of important airlines in the codeshare agreements, Vietnam Airlines is able to connect with a slew of international route destinations automatically. This only adds to its benefits and gives prospective passengers a reason to choose the airline.

Further, intending to add to the convenience of the passengers, the airline has made much of its available facilities online. These include booking a Vietnam Airlines flight ticket on their website without any hassle. Passengers might receive some discounts and combo deals too depending on their travel route and peak season. Simultaneously, the airline also has other details such as flight status and Vietnam Airlines' flight schedules available on the website. Passengers can do web check-ins and reduce their time in the airport. The airline's lounge facilities are also quite top-notch and perfect. However, accessibility to these lounges is only possible for a handful of passengers who are premium flyers or are part of their miles club.

With such extensive facilities along with immaculate in-flight services, the airline is easily one of the best to pick for passengers. The airline is especially perfect for those who are visiting within the domestic routes during the T?t celebration.