# Syonan Shrine, Singapore: what it is and when to go > Syonan Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Singapore. Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to August. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Singapore: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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/singapur/syonan-jinja/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Shinto shrine in Singapore · History - **Where:** Singapore - **Best time:** February to August. - **Nearest airport:** SIN Singapore, 20 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syonan_Jinja) - **Coordinates:** 1.34826, 103.81381 ## What it is and where Syonan Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Singapore. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Singapore: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Singapore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/singapur/), where this site lists 232 more places to see, 7.4 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 1.34826, 103.81381; the nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, Singapore), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Singapore (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1.348265%2C103.813815) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.348265%2C103.813815) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/historia/) places in Singapore. 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 Syonan Shrine is **February to August**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 11 h 56 | | February | Best time | 11 h 57 | | March | Best time | 11 h 59 | | April | Best time | 12 h 02 | | May | Best time | 12 h 04 | | June | Best time | 12 h 05 | | July | Best time | 12 h 04 | | August | Best time | 12 h 03 | | September | Possible | 12 h | | October | Possible | 11 h 58 | | November | Possible | 11 h 56 | | December | Possible | 11 h 55 | There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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 Singapore in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Singapore To enter Singapore there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Singapore checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 police · 995 ambulance and fire. 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 - [Baker's Brew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/baker-s-brew/): Brewery · 2.4 km - [Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/kong-meng-san-phor-kark-see-monastery/): Largest Buddhist temple in Singapore · 2.9 km - [Jacob Ballas Children's Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/jacob-ballas-children-s-garden/): Garden dedicated to children and playground · 3.0 km - [Central Catchment Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/central-catchment-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 3.3 km - [Rifle Range Nature Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/rifle-range-nature-park/): Park in Bukit Timah, Singapore · 3.5 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Singapore guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/). ## More in Singapore: History - [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/singapore-botanic-gardens/): botanical garden located in Singapore - [Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/sungei-buloh-wetland-reserve/): nature reserve park - [The Istana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/istana/): official residence and office of the President of Singapore - [Sri Temasek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/sri-temasek/): official residence of the Prime Minister of Singapore, designated a national monument in 1992 - [Former City Hall, Singapore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/old-city-hall/): monument in Singapore - [Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/sri-srinivasa-perumal-temple/): 19th century Hindu temple in Singapore Every Singapore place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Syonan Shrine? It is a Shinto shrine in Singapore. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Singapore: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Syonan Shrine? February to August. There are about 12 h 05 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. ### How do you get to Syonan Shrine? The nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 20 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.348265%2C103.813815) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Singapore is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Singapore 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 [Baker's Brew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/baker-s-brew/), [Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/kong-meng-san-phor-kark-see-monastery/), [Jacob Ballas Children's Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/jacob-ballas-children-s-garden/). The rest is in [the Singapore guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4826557894), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7662965), CC0. More about Syonan Shrine on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syonan_Shrine). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).