# J Castles, Philippines: what it is and when to go > J Castles is a visitor attraction in Philippines (Mataasnakahoy). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/j-castles/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Activity · With kids - **Where:** Philippines - **Best time:** December to April. - **Nearest airport:** MNL Manila (Pasay), 48 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** We-Fr 13:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00 - **Website:** [jcastles.com](https://www.jcastles.com) - **Coordinates:** 14.07599, 121.06858 ## What it is and where J Castles is a visitor attraction in Philippines (Mataasnakahoy). It is in [Mataasnakahoy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mataasnakahoy/), where this site lists 12 more places to see, 9.5 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 14.07599, 121.06858; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 48 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=14.075992%2C121.068579) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=14.075992%2C121.068579) It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/familia/) places in Philippines. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit J Castles is **December to April**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Best time | 11 h 15 | | February | Best time | 11 h 33 | | March | Best time | 11 h 54 | | April | Best time | 12 h 19 | | May | Possible | 12 h 39 | | June | Better not | 12 h 50 | | July | Better not | 12 h 45 | | August | Better not | 12 h 28 | | September | Better not | 12 h 04 | | October | Better not | 11 h 41 | | November | Possible | 11 h 20 | | December | Best time | 11 h 10 | In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Philippines To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Philippines checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Ambulong Synoptic Station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/ambulong-synoptic-station/): Observatory · 1.5 km - [Mabini Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/apolinario-mabini-shrine/): National Shrine and museum for Apolinario Mabini at his birthplace in Batangas, Philippines · 4.4 km - [Malvar Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/malvar-shrine-museum/): Memorial and museum for Miguel Malvar in Santo Tomas, Batangas · 8.8 km - [Mount Sungay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/mount-sungay/): Mountain in the Philippines · 8.9 km - [Tanauan Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/st-john-the-evangelist-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines · 9.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/). ## More in Philippines: With kids - [Manila Ocean Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/manila-ocean-park/): oceanarium in Manila, Philippines - [Manila Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/manila-zoological-botanical-garden/): zoo in the Philippines - [Avilon Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/avilon-zoo/): zoo located in Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines - [Enchanted Kingdom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/enchanted-kingdom/): theme park in the Philippines - [Star City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/star-city/): Amusement park in the Philippines - [Cebu Ocean Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/cebu-ocean-park/): marine theme park in Cebu City, Philippines Every Philippines place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/familia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is J Castles? It is a visitor attraction in Philippines. ### When is the best time to visit J Castles? December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. ### How do you get to J Castles? The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 48 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=14.075992%2C121.068579) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Ambulong Synoptic Station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/ambulong-synoptic-station/), [Mabini Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/apolinario-mabini-shrine/), [Malvar Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/malvar-shrine-museum/). The rest is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/20292725), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).