The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place this month — and they're mostly free!
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Book this best-selling tour and see why Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen. Taste famous dishes like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu and more, with a friendly local guide.
Have you ever dreamed of dressing up in a kimono and walking around Kyoto's beautiful streets? Rent one from this famous shop, recommended by locals for its gorgeous and unique designs.
Offering competitive rates, 24/7 customer service, and an easy-to-use English booking system, this baggage storage service is hard to beat. Locations across Japan, with no weight or size restrictions. Japan Cheapo readers get a 5% discount.
Pre-book your tickets to teamLab's latest creation and glide on in to explore their interactive illuminations, all inspired by nature.
Start your day the right way -- with a delicious brunch in "Kyoto's kitchen", also known as Nishiki Market. The market has a long history, going back more than 400 years.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Feel like you are in a video game with this fun go-karting experience. Ideal for small groups, the tour allows you to explore Osaka in a unique and exciting way.
Want to learn the ways of the samurai? In this special 2-hour lesson, you'll practice authentic techniques used by real-life samurai masters!
Book this best-selling tour and see why Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen. Taste famous dishes like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu and more, with a friendly local guide.
Have you ever dreamed of dressing up in a kimono and walking around Kyoto's beautiful streets? Rent one from this famous shop, recommended by locals for its gorgeous and unique designs.
Offering competitive rates, 24/7 customer service, and an easy-to-use English booking system, this baggage storage service is hard to beat. Locations across Japan, with no weight or size restrictions. Japan Cheapo readers get a 5% discount.
Learn the art of maki-e, one of Japan's traditional decoration methods applied to lacquerware. This workshop — taught in English — is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Japanese art and make their own special souvenirs.
