JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Oita
Oita City
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
Having nearly completed a PhD in history before realising she was too easily distracted for the academic life, Kylie opted for librarianship and freelance research instead. The resultant state of near-constant penury makes doing things the cheapo way not just the best way but the only way. She is a lover of books, fresh notebooks, cats, noodles and excruciating puns.
Luxury abounds at the Arima Grand Hotel in Kobe, home to a magnificent onsen complex and some very fine dining.
A trip to Matsushima means a trip to one of the Three Great Views of Japan, plus temples, bridges, caves and islands around every turn.
There is a garden in Hiroshima that is bigger on the inside than the outside. Leave the city’s main train station and head north over Enko Bridge to Kaminoboricho neighborhood. After that follow the signposts: as with all of the city’s major …
Dig in to Hiroshima’s favorite fare: the okonomiyaki. And with 2000 restaurants dedicated to the dish, you’ll be spoiled for choice!
A detailed explanation of Japanese currency, with fun facts and handy tips.
