Road Trip! Exploring Hokkaido’s Vast Beauty by Car
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a great way to explore the island's more remote destinations.
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May 24th, 2017
Hiking Through the Twilight Zone at Lake Toya
Lake Toya is considered Hokkaido’s three great landscapes. Plus, onsen, hiking & summertime fireworks, the area makes for a […]
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May 24th, 2017
Experimental Travel in Kyoto: Using Alternating Travel for Cheapo-Friendly Exploration
We experiment with "alternating travel" to explore Kyoto. First we turn right, then left, then right and so on...here's what we […]
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May 17th, 2017
A Day in Sapporo: The Definitive Guide to Sightseeing
Views, architecture, beer and fresh seafood—a whole day of adventure awaits you in Sapporo!
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May 17th, 2017
A Day in Hiroshima: A Guide on What to Do, See and Eat
Any visitor to the area will want to follow our Hiroshima guide on what to do, see and eat for a full day of discovery.
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May 17th, 2017
The Three (Mouth-Watering) Chinatowns of Japan
Chinese have always been the largest group of migrants in Japan. While few still choose to live in neighborhoods with Chinese […]
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May 1st, 2017
Hiking up Hokkaido’s Mountains
Every spring, the stunning mountain ranges of Hokkaido welcome hundreds of hiking enthusiasts. With scenic views and untouched […]
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April 18th, 2017
Sacred (Cheapo) Pilgrimages: Hiking the Kumano Kodo
Get off the tourist path and onto a sacred pilgrimage path. The Kumano Kodo in Wakayama Prefecture is a great place to walk, […]
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April 12th, 2017
Discovering Japan’s “Wild West” at the Historical Village of Hokkaido
Experience Japan's pioneering days at the Hokkaido Historical Village—explore preserved buildings and hop on a horse-drawn […]
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April 12th, 2017
A Day at Mount Koya: The Sacred Cheapo Day Trip
As one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Japan, Mount Koya is on the must-visit list for many. Read on for how to make […]
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April 12th, 2017
Taketomi: Bicycles, Water Buffalo and Beaches
Cycle from beach to beach with local soba for lunch and see the Okinawan town of Taketomi from a water buffalo cart—all 15 […]
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April 11th, 2017
Japan by Prefecture: Hokkaido and Tohoku Region
Tohoku and Hokkaido give a real feel of rural Japan. With untouched scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, you can escape from […]
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April 9th, 2017
How to Visit Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)
You can visit Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) without breaking the bank! Find out about tours to this abandoned island in […]
Places to stay Cheapo approved accommodation
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Modern Apartment Handy to Osaka
Apartment Osaka Sakai Ishizugawa is an attractive, modern apartment in Sakai, Osaka prefecture's second largest city. From the closest station, it's just 16 minutes by train to Namba Station in the center of Osaka. The recently built apartment […]
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Classic Countryside House in Gifu
This house in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture is what's known as a "Kominka". A kominka is a traditional style house that can be found in Japan's country towns. [caption id="attachment_12204" align="alignnone" width="770"] OLYMPUS DIGITAL […]
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Ski Hotel Chene Kijimadaira
If you're looking for a super convenient, affordable place for hitting the ski slopes or getting some winter onsen action, then Hotel Chene Kijimadaira fits the bill. The hotel is right on the ski slopes with 27 western style rooms (with private […]
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Tours & Tickets
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1-Day Okinawa Kerama Islands Snorkeling Tour (From Naha)
Snorkel the beautiful coral reefs of the Kerama Islands National Park – known for the […]
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Tokyo to Kyoto Return Shinkansen + 1 Day Kyoto Pass
Save 17% over the regular fare for a non-reserved round trip ticket on the Shinkansen from […]
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JR Hokkaido Pass
The JR Hokkaido Pass comes in 3 day, 4 day flex, 5 day and 7 day flavors. The pass provides […]
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