Nikko National Park is the perfect getaway from Tokyo's busy streets—especially so in autumn!
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
Nikko National Park is the perfect getaway from Tokyo's busy streets—especially so in autumn!
A three-day itinerary exploring Japan’s untouched mountain range in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
Read our tried and tested hacks.
A small town with traditional charm that puts a modern twist on Japan's hot spring culture.
Awazu Onsen is home to one of the world's oldest hotels, cave-carved temples and a fun local crafts scene.
From sweets molding to fabric dyeing to porcelain painting—there are plenty of unique Kanazawa crafts and hands-on …
February is filled with winter wonderlands, oyster fests, demons and Chinese New Year!
The Nagamachi Samurai District is chock full of museums, preserved homes and ruins showing off the life of the famed …
Kanazawa's tea districts offer old-school vibes and endless exploration opportunities. And keep your eye out for geisha!
Six suggestions for a special start to 2020.
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning …
Read insider tips and tricks, tried and tested by seasoned cheapos.
It's best to plan early, as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
Already-neon Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Find out about tours to this abandoned island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
Slip into something traditional.
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s …
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
Read tips on how to get there and what to look out for.
