August 24th
Hiking to Japan’s Most Remote Onsen
It's long. It's difficult. It's worth it.
Chris Kirkland
So you want to get the most out of Tokyo on a budget? Well you are in safe hands.
Being of British roots Chris has a natural instinct for being a complete cheap arse and spending as little money as possible. Add to this, his favourite chat up line is "Can you buy me a drink" (which has actually worked on a number of occassions) and if that wasn't enough already, he run's another blog called hoboceo.com - a true cheapo!
All posts by Chris Kirkland
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June 17th
Alternatives to Climbing Mount Fuji
For those of you who'd rather see Fuji-san than stand on top of it.
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December 15th
Hiking Mt. Kobushi and the Karisaka Pass
An invigorating 2-day hike with exceptional views atop one of Japan's 100 famous mountains & a walk along on of Japan's three great passes.
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April 18th
Sacred Pilgrimages: Hiking the Kumano Kodo
Get off the tourist path and onto a sacred pilgrimage path. The Kumano Kodo in Wakayama Prefecture is a great place to walk, reflect and rejuvenate (all for cheap).
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March 13th
2-Day Tokyo to Kyoto Package (Hotel and Bullet Train Included)
The perfect package for someone doing a quick trip to Kyoto. Includes hotels and round-trip tickets for the Hikari Shinkansen (bullet train) departing Tokyo. You are free to do whatever you like in Kyoto. Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the ancient […]
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March 13th
3-Day Tokyo to Kyoto Package (Hotel and Bullet Train Included)
A great deal for independent travellers who need accommodation and transport, but can find things to do on their own. The package includes round-trip tickets for the Hikari Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto and a hotel in the ancient […]
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March 13th
4-Day Tokyo to Kyoto Package (Hotel and Bullet Train Included)
This package is a superb deal for independent travellers who need accommodation and transport, but can find activities on their own. It includes round-trip tickets for the Hikari Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto and a hotel in the […]
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March 22nd
Onomichi – Sleepy Old Town, Cats, Artists and Cycle Baristas
You may already know Onomichi from the highly acclaimed (and 100% Rotten Tomatoes score) film Tokyo Story. But whether or not you are a film buff, the city no doubt is a little different 60 years later. On the surface Onomichi, a small […]
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March 12th
Takimi House – Rustic Ryokan in Nagano
An excellent value mid-range onsen/ryokan in the Nagano countryside.
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March 12th
Hiking the Historical Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago
Hike through Edo-period Japan along the Historihal Nakasendo Trail.
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October 7th
Akatsuki Coffee: Unplug and Ensconce
Akatsuki Coffee is my new favorite coffee shop, and given that I generally use cafes as my office, labeling a no-laptop policy spot as my favorite is kind of a big deal! Located out the way in a quiet suburb of North East Kyoto, this isn't the […]
