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April 18th, 2019

Food and Drink

Emily Ting

Kyoto Street Food Markets: Where to Find Favorite Japanese Treats

Kyoto is known more for its shrines and temples than its street food, but where you do find it, know that it’s the best. Here’s […]
April 15th, 2019

Things to Do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

May 2019: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan

Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
April 10th, 2019

Things to Do

Rachel Holdsworth

Dinosaurs, Temples and Tea in Fukui

Fukui city is all too often just a jumping off point for visitors to Eiheiji Temple, but the town, in Fukui Prefecture on the […]
April 10th, 2019

Things to Do

Rachel Holdsworth

See the Monks at Eiheiji Zen Temple in Fukui

A guide to visit this impressive Zen Buddhist complex—or stay overnight and practice living like a monk.
April 8th, 2019

Places to Stay

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Ultimate Osaka Accommodation Guide

Osaka needs more than a day trip to make the most of its neon charm, so if you’re keen to sample the nightlife and spend […]
April 5th, 2019

Things to Do

Mareike Dornhege

Top Diving Sites in Japan

Diving in Japan offers the unique chance to sea tiny macro life to rays, sharks and dolphins!
April 5th, 2019

Food and Drink

Lily Crossley-Baxter

The Gourmet Guide to Osaka: 10 Foods to Try

Cheap, delicious and around every corner.
April 5th, 2019

Travel

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Yakushima Adventures: From Ghibli Hikes to Seaside Hot Springs

Yakushima is a bucket-list destination for hikers in Japan, but even if you're not a dedicated trail-head there's lots to see.
April 1st, 2019

Travel

Lily Crossley-Baxter

By Sky or Sail: How to Get to Yakushima

Princess Mononoke’s very own forest requires little more than magic to reach—and we have the best options to consider. […]
March 27th, 2019

Things to Do

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Lucy Dayman

Bath Hopping Through One of Japan’s Historic Hot Springs: Arima Onsen

Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that’s well worth a day trip, or even better a weekend […]
March 27th, 2019

Things to Do

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Lucy Dayman

A Day Trip to Otaru: Hokkaido’s Most Underrated Tourist Destination

Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so much more to Hokkaido […]
March 27th, 2019

Itineraries

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Lucy Dayman

A Different Side of Sapporo in 48 Hours

Sapporo is a city that’s gaining traction as a must-visit destination for international tourists. Its stunning natural beauty in […]

Places to stay Cheapo approved accommodation

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Hotel

Kotodama Guesthouse

A friendly and small guesthouse with dorm rooms and private rooms available. There is a small and fully equipped kitchen and a supermarket across the road.

Gunma
Hotel

Hotel Épinard Nasu

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. […]

Tochigi
Hotel

HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino

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 […]

Sapporo