A cheapo's guide to Japan
Besides its relaxing hot springs, Yamanaka Onsen looks great in every season and offers beautiful bridge views.
Read insider tips and tricks, tried and tested by seasoned cheapos.
Getting a credit card in Japan can be difficult—see our guide on securing that plastic and how to use it.
It's best to plan early, as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
Already-neon Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Find out just why Ise-Shima is home to your next weekend-long Japanese adventure.
An island packed with unusual festivals, Kyushu is the perfect destination for those looking for a unique adventure in Japan.
See fees, services, requirements and more.
Find out about tours to this abandoned island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
Slip into something traditional.
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s plenty of …
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
Your ideal center for business travel or sightseeing in northern Hokkaido, rebranded and reopened in central Nayoro City on September 1, 2017! Just a 10-minute walk from JR Nayoro Station, HOTEL MYSTAYS Nayoro is conveniently located just …
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. …
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis …
Kobe Luminarie is an annual winter light-up held in memory of the victims of the Great Hanshin …
This festival in Nara prefecture traces its origin back to the 12th century. The name comes …
The quiet streets of Arashiyama and Sagano will be beautifully lit each evening, allowing you …
This winter light-up takes place at five different locations including Odori Park, Sapporo …
Get the festive feel at the Umeda German Christmas Market in Osaka, right up until Christmas day!
Christmas really does come early in Nagasaki—and, even if only 2% of Japanese are Christians, …
Save up to 22% over the regular fare for a non-reserved round-trip ticket on the Shinkansen …
Enjoy a three-day guided tour of Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen and Mount Gassan. Experience tea …
Ninja Wifi is the biggest provider of rental pocket wifi devices to international visitors …
