The ultimate guide to Japan travel
This cycling route is gaining a reputation for being one of the best cycling routes in the world.
The Shikoku Pilgrimage is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Japan. It's a 1,200 kilometer journey that covers 88 temples in the Shikoku region.
Although it is small in size, Shikoku has plenty to keep adventurers exploring, and is a brilliant way to see Japan before it became the busy hub it is today!
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
This natural wonder is one of Japan's "Three Great Views".
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Water, light, and fierce love deities combine for a fantastic line-up.
The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish—and more.
Explore retro shopping streets, a legendary hot-spring theme park, and museums galore.
Slurp up some of the best ramen in Japan, and see what else "the city of two halves" has to offer.
Old-school arcades, Japanese knives, and the lucky Billiken await.
Dinosaur performances, fireworks, drones, projection mapping—and Hatsune Miku, of course.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
