November 13, 2019
How to Visit Hashima Island (Gunkanjima or Battleship Island)
Find out about tours to this abandoned island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
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October 23, 2019
10 of Japan’s Most Impressive Castles
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
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October 19, 2019
Osaka in Autumn: 10 Places to Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
Things to Do in Japan
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Tokyo to Kyoto Return Shinkansen + 1 Day Kyoto Pass ¥21,000 -
Gion Matsuri Grand Procession ¥4,000 -
20% off Mobile Hotspot rental from Ninja WiFi ¥680 -
1-Day Okinawa Kerama Islands Snorkeling Tour (From Naha) ¥9,000 -
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai by Magical Trip ¥9,000 -
Two-Day Kanazawa Bullet Train + Hotel Package (from Tokyo) ¥36,600
Latest Posts in Things to Do
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October 24, 2019
Nishiki Market: Exploring Kyoto’s 400-Year-Old Kitchen
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
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October 21, 2019
Stylish Sightseeing: Where to Go for Kyoto’s Best Kimono Rentals
Slip into something traditional.
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October 15, 2019
November 2019: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
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October 9, 2019
Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s plenty of koyo to go around.
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September 27, 2019
October 2019: Top Events Around Japan
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
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September 24, 2019
Wander Through Kyoto’s Iconic Bamboo Forest
Read tips on how to get there and what to look out for.