The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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.
Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture by learning how to play the koto — Japan's national instrument. In this workshop, you'll learn from a professional koto instructor, in a beautiful wooden house that dates back over 100 years.
