Find out just why Ise-Shima is home to your next weekend-long Japanese adventure.
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
Find out just why Ise-Shima is home to your next weekend-long Japanese adventure.
An island packed with unusual festivals, Kyushu is the perfect destination for those looking for a unique adventure in Japan.
Read insider tips and tricks, tried and tested by seasoned cheapos.
Getting a credit card in Japan can be difficult—see our guide on securing that plastic and how to use it.
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!
See fees, services, requirements and more.
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.
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga …
With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to …
Don't know a lick of Japanese? Let us help you navigate supermarket aisles and identify the most common food staples.
Explore your options from Okinawa up to Tokyo.
Tasty eats, colorful nights, tradition and pop culture all come together for a fun adventure.
