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!
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 […]
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a hidden alternative to the famous bamboo grove of Arashiyama.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
The blooms are fashionably late. Here's when to see sakura in all the major cities.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.