One of the big trends since the COVID-19 pandemic crash-landed on us in 2020 has been the flood of city-slickers moving to the Japanese countryside---partially reversing a many decades long drain of the population from the countryside to the big …
A lovely ryokan in Takahara. Serves up fresh, healthy local food, along with awesome mountain views. A great plce to get a good night’s sleep while hiking the Kumano Kodo.
A quaint little minshuku in Nonaka, which is simple but sufficient. A good place to put your feet up and get in the last rays of the afternoon sun while resting up from the Kumano Kodo.
The purr-fect experience for Hello Kitty super fans.
Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park is one of Japan's most recently founded national parks. It also features some of Japan's newest geological features.
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the picturesque town.
Himeji Castle, mountaintop temples, stunning gardens and more!
Get up close and personal at this museum dedicated to everyone's favorite disaster movie lizard.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, ONLY in JAPAN YouTube creator John Daub is organising not one but two fireworks festivals, which will be broadcast live on YouTube to viewers around the world. Dating back to as early as …
Travel in comfort, avoid crowds and public transport, and experience Japan's natural wonders in a beautifully appointed camper van from DreamDrive, for as little as JPY12,900/day.
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
Save up to 22% over the regular fare for a non-reserved round-trip ticket on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto and get a 1-day subway and bus pass too! *Restrictions: Available only to tourists on a temporary visa and those accompanying them.
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel Tancha Bay is a hotel/resort located on a the beautiful, sandy Tancha Bay in Onna-son, Okinawa. The hotel has a large pool as well as its own beach. Onna-son is located in the middle of Okinawa main island on the west coast.
A relaxing, ideal base for sightseeing in Northern Tohoku Located near the border between Akita and Iwate Prefectures, Hotel Mori no Kaze Tazawako is just 9 minutes by car from Tazawako Station (JR Akita Shinkansen and Tazawako lines). The …
Breathtaking views and top-notch facilities will make your stay one to remember. The ideal Utsunomiya accommodation, HOTEL MYSTAYS Utsunomiya provides you with all you need for a comfortable getaway in beautiful Tochigi. Modern design and …
Located in a quiet and relaxing part of the bustling Namba district. Following a recent rebranding and renovation, this MyStays Hotel is now one of the city’s best bases for exploring Osaka. HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi East is situated in the …
A reception hall in Kitakyushu that combines European elegance with the tranquility of a 100-year-old Japanese garden. Kokura has long been a focal point for transit, to the point that it is said that all the roads of Kyushu run through Kokura. …
Shikoku's first HOTEL MYSTAYS opening July 1, 2017 close to Matsuyama Castle! HOTEL MYSTAYS Matsuyama offers outstanding convenience for business and tourism alike. Ideally located in the center of Matsuyama, it's only 8 minutes; walk from JR …
December 2017, Grand opening in Hommachi, Osaka Central Business District! In addition to the amazing sightseeing and shopping within walking distance, HOTEL MYSTAYS Midosuji Honmachi boasts unparalleled transportation convenience. The nearby …
Niigata's ART HOTEL JOETSU is a few minutes' walk from Takada Station on the Myoko Haneuma Line, which also gives access to Naoetsu Station and Myoko Kogen Station. The hotel is a quarter of an hour from the Kamigoe-Takada Interchange. …
Fusaki Resort Village promises you the perfect tropical Okinawa getaway. View the sunset from the hotel beach pier, swim with tropical fish, witness wild turtles laying their eggs on the white sand or just lay on the beach in the year-round …
Hotel completely refurbished and rebranded as “Art Hotel Ishigakijima” for reopening on April 1, 2017! The hotel is located at 25 minutes drive from Painushima Ishigaki Airport and within walking range from Ishigaki Remote Island Terminal. This …
