April 15th
May 2019: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
A Cheapo's guide to Things to Do in Tokyo
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April 10th
Dinosaurs, Temples and Tea in Fukui
Fukui city is all too often just a jumping off point for visitors to Eiheiji Temple, but the town, in Fukui Prefecture […]
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April 10th
See the Monks at Eiheiji Zen Temple in Fukui
A guide to visit this impressive Zen Buddhist complex—or stay overnight and practice living like a monk.
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April 5th
Top Diving Sites in Japan
Diving in Japan offers the unique chance to sea tiny macro life to rays, sharks and dolphins!
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March 27th
SponsoredBath Hopping Through One of Japan’s Historic Hot Springs: Arima Onsen
Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that’s well worth a day trip, or even better a […]
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March 27th
SponsoredA Day Trip to Otaru: Hokkaido’s Most Underrated Tourist Destination
Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so much more to […]
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March 27th
SponsoredBeyond Himeji: Top Reasons to Explore Hyogo
Food, fun, and high-end designer fashion, here’s a side to Hyogo you need to get to know.
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March 27th
SponsoredGetting Cultural in Kyoto: A Crash Course
More than just signing up for a tea ceremony and slipping on a kimono.
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March 26th
A Quick Guide to Visiting Fukuoka: Lively, Yet Laid Back
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
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March 24th
Journey to Jomon Sugi: Yakushima’s Oldest Tree
Follow abandoned train tracks and hike through moss-covered forests to find Yakushima’s oldest tree, Jomon Sugi, with […]
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March 22nd
8 Cherry-Picked Cherry Blossom Spots in Osaka
Know where to go this sakura season.
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March 22nd
Cherry Blossom in Kyoto: The 15 Best Sakura Spots
A range of places to embrace or avoid the spring crowds-depending on your travel preferences.
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March 21st
Kanazawa’s Best Cherry Blossom Spots
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the […]
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March 21st
Mount Yoshino: Japan’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot
Experience tens of thousands of cherry trees on this magical mountain in Nara.
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March 18th
SponsoredA Double Bill of Excitement: Universal Studios Japan and Harukas 300
Strap yourself in (no, really) for a high-octane visit to Osaka, perhaps Japan’s most exciting city.
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March 17th
Matsushima Travel Guide: Zuiganji, Fukuurajima and Other Gems
A trip to Matsushima means a trip to one of the Three Great Views of Japan, plus temples, bridges, caves and islands […]
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March 4th
SponsoredKinosaki Onsen: Japan’s Favorite Hot Spring Town
Discover what is perhaps Japan’s most picturesque hot spring destination, in Hyogo Prefecture.
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March 4th
A Cheapo Museum Crawl of Kanazawa
So you’ve been to the Museum of Contemporary Art, ambled round the teahouse districts and soaked up the beauty of […]
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March 1st
Demons and Day Trips: Top Ten Things to Do in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the vacation you never knew you needed.
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March 1st
Visit Komoro for Soba, Onsen and Castle Remains away from the Crowds
If you’re in the mountains of central Honshu and looking for a lovely day away from the crowds, Komoro in Nagano […]
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February 27th
4 Japan Theme Parks That Will Take You Back to the Edo Period
Who said that time travel wasn't possible?
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February 7th
The Philosopher’s Path – A Spiritual, Seasonal Stroll
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
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February 6th
A Magical Kyoto Hanatouro Night: Spotlight on Higashiyama
Experience the ethereal "flower light path" this March.
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January 25th
9 Ideas for Rainy Days in Osaka
Nothing makes the neon streets more photogenic than some raindrops, but once you’ve got your atmospheric shots, what […]