The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Easily reached from the likes of Kyoto and Osaka, extend your trip to Hiroshima for a break from busy crowds and a step back into a more traditional Japan!
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
Shimane Prefecture may be Japan’s least visited, as well as its second least populated, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its charms. Especially for cheapos. In an effort to attract international visitors to this idyllic prefecture situated on the western […]
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets—and what to do when you're there.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
