August 14th
Top 5 Summer Getaways in Kansai
The summer heat in Kansai remains well into September—here are 5 escapes to help you cool off.
A Cheapo's guide to Travel in Tokyo
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August 14th
Mount Inasa: One of Japan’s Most Spectacular Night Views
One of the most highly acclaimed views in all of Japan.
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August 9th
Journeying the Eight Hells of Beppu
Beppu is a famously geothermal city on the island of Kyushu – more onsen water gushes from the ground here than […]
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August 8th
Yoshinogari Historical Park: A Fascinating Glimpse into Japan’s Ancient Past
The area of Yoshinogari Park was slated for development as an industrial zone for nearby Saga city, but when early […]
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August 7th
How to Get from Oita Airport to Beppu, Yufuin and Oita City
If you’re coming from Tokyo, Kansai or South Korea, Oita Airport is your best bet for getting to Oita […]
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July 26th
Top 5 Japanese Cities to Explore on Foot
Walking around is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to go sightseeing. Here are the top five cities in Japan for […]
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July 22nd
Getting from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo: Four Options
Congratulations! You’ve touched down in Hokkaido ready to see the northern sights. First stop, Sapporo, Hokkaido’s […]
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March 24th
The Hokkaido Shinkansen: Is It Worth Your Time and Money?
We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!
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March 22nd
Onomichi – Sleepy Old Town, Cats, Artists and Cycle Baristas
You may already know Onomichi from the highly acclaimed (and 100% Rotten Tomatoes score) film Tokyo Story. But whether […]
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December 21st
Cheap Ferry Deals Between Hiroshima and Matsuyama
If you’re looking to travel between Hiroshima and Shikoku, the good news is there’s currently a great deal […]
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December 4th
The Cheapest Way to Get from KIX to Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the gateway to the Kansai region of Japan. This large airport was built on […]
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November 14th
Ninnaji Temple: Maintaining Zen on a Budget
Kyoto is the most popular tourist destination for foreign visitors to Japan by far and it should be no surprise that […]
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September 11th
Shiki no Tabi: Long-Distance “Day Trips” for Cheapos
Picture this: you want to explore Japan, but for some reason, you just don’t have enough time or money. Perhaps […]
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July 31st
Kashihara Jingu – Remembering a Winner of Thrones
Kashihara Jingu venerates the spirit of the first emperor of Japan, who reigned at the edge of myth and history. Located […]
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May 1st
1200 Years of Koyasan
This year, Wakayama Prefecture’s Mt. Koya, or Koyasan in Japanese, is celebrating 1,200 years since renowned […]
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April 28th
An Afternoon at Nara Deer Park
According to Shinto tradition and lore, deer are the sacred messengers of the gods, such that, in ancient times, killing […]
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April 23rd
Positive Tourist Discrimination in Shimane – Japan’s Least Visited Prefecture
Shimane Prefecture may be Japan’s least visited, as well as its second least populated, but that doesn’t mean it’s […]
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April 19th
Daio Wasabi Farm: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Wasabi
If you’ve ever eaten sushi, you know about wasabi. It’s green and sort of spicy, the kind of spicy that burns through […]
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April 7th
Fushimi Inari Shrine: What Makes it Japan’s No. 1 Attraction?
Anyone who goes to Kyoto these days knows about Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and if you don’t, this video guide […]
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March 31st
Shirakawago: Experiencing the Japanese Countryside Fairytale
If you’re looking for a getaway from the chaos of urban life, Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture just might be the […]
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March 20th
Okinawa: Experiencing the Sub-tropical Islands On A Budget
“Traveling to Okinawa is expensive,” a Japanese friend once told me. “If I wanted to go to the beach, […]
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March 6th
Minakamikan: Snow Country Onsen on a Budget
Of all the things in Japan, onsen (and I mean real onsen, the ones in scenic locations with luxury hotels etc.) are […]
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February 24th
Touring Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Osaka on the Cheap with the Kansai Thru Pass
Kansai is Japan’s Mid-West. Well, technically, it’s the region that lies in the south-central part of the main island of […]
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February 17th
Hirosaki Guide: Japan in a Nutshell
At first glance, Hirosaki might look like just another small provincial Japanese city, rundown even, but there’s […]