December 15th
Hiking Mt. Kobushi and the Karisaka Pass
An invigorating 2-day hike with exceptional views atop one of Japan's 100 famous mountains & a walk along on of Japan's […]
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November 23rd
SponsoredExploring the Sacred Mountains, Backstreets, and Seaside of Onomichi, Hiroshima
Onomichi is a port town flanked by mountains full of temples and historic buildings between Hiroshima and Kyoto […]
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June 9th
Late Flight? Delayed Departure? Passing Time at Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport
There's lots to do while waiting for your flight right in New Chitose Airport—taste local specialties, take in a movie, […]
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May 24th
Road Trip! Exploring Hokkaido’s Vast Beauty by Car
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a […]
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December 15th
Hatsumode: Your First Shrine or Temple Visit of the Year
In a post on Tokyo Cheapo, we listed some traditional Japanese New Year traditions, one of which is hatsumode, the first […]
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November 29th
4 Easy Day Trips from Kyoto
Day trips perfect for exploring past the ancient city of Kyoto or if you want to go on a cheapo mini holiday.
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November 29th
JR West Passes: Types and Trips
Traveling in the western parts of Japan? One of the many JR West Passes might be the cheapest way to get around. Here's […]
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November 4th
JR East Passes: The Lowdown and Travel Ideas
Looking for discount train tickets to travel through the eastern parts of Japan? A JR East Pass is a cheap, very popular […]
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August 26th
Yufuin: Japan’s Most Stylish Onsen Village
Yufuin is the resort town built for humans—quaint, walkable, quirky and relaxing.
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August 26th
Kyushu Extends Recovery Campaign Travel Discounts Until End of 2016
Headed to Kyushu? Get travel discounts of up to 70%.
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August 22nd
Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum
A guide to understanding and planning for your visit to the Nagasaki Peace Park.
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August 17th
Dejima: Nagasaki’s Edo-Era Gateway to the Outside World
Step back in time at this former Dutch trading post.
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August 16th
Getting from Nagasaki Airport to Nagasaki City
The cheapest and fastest ways—plus what transport options to avoid.
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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 […]