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Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies, Singapore: what it is and when to go
Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies is a gallery in Singapore (Singapore). Interests: History and Museums and art. 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. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Gallery · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Singapore · Upper Bukit Timah Road 351, 588192, Singapore
- Best time
- February to August.
- Nearest airport
- SIN Singapore, 25 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa,PH 09:00-17:30; Su 12:00-17:30
- Website
- corporate.nas.gov.sg
- Run by
- National Archives of Singapore
- Coordinates
- 1.35273, 103.76887
What it is and where
Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies is a gallery in Singapore (Singapore).
It is in Singapore, where this site lists 232 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 1.35273, 103.76887; the nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, Singapore), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Singapore (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- National Archives of Singapore
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Singapore. In Kokai 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 Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies is February to August.
- JanPossible11:56
- FebBest time11:57
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:02
- MayBest time12:04
- JunBest time12:05
- JulBest time12:04
- AugBest time12:03
- SepPossible12:00
- OctPossible11:58
- NovPossible11:56
- DecPossible11:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | February to August | September to January |
| Museums and art | February to August | September to January |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Singapore in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 police · 995 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bukit Batok Nature ParkPark in Singapore484 m
- Bukit TimahPlanning area and residential estate in Central Region, Singapore863 m
- Bukit Timah Nature ReserveNature reserve in Singapore1.2 km
- Church of St Mary of the AngelsChurch in Bukit Batok New Town, Singapore1.2 km
- Beeh Low See Buddhist TempleChinese temple that was founded in 1935 as San Bao Old Folk Home1.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Singapore guide.
More in Singapore: History
- Singapore Botanic Gardens: botanical garden located in Singapore
- Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve: nature reserve park
- The Istana: official residence and office of the President of Singapore
- Sri Temasek: official residence of the Prime Minister of Singapore, designated a national monument in 1992
- Former City Hall, Singapore: monument in Singapore
- Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple: 19th century Hindu temple in Singapore
Every Singapore place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies?
It is a gallery in Singapore.
When is the best time to visit Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies?
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 Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies?
The nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 25 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Singapore is explained in its country guide.
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 Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Timah, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The rest is in the Singapore guide.
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