June 27th
How to Visit Hashima Island (Gunkanjima or Battleship Island)
Find out about tours to this abandoned island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
A Cheapo's guide to Travel in Tokyo
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June 5th
Riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen
The purr-fect experience for Hello Kitty super fans.
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May 31st
Japan to Hong Kong: The Ultimate Short-Trip Destination
With so many low-cost carriers in the game, it's never been a better time to fly from Japan to Hong Kong for the perfect […]
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May 18th
Japan’s Top Cities: Which Ones to Visit?
Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima form the golden trio—all within easy reach of each other, all with their own highlights. But […]
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April 5th
Yakushima Adventures: From Ghibli Hikes to Seaside Hot Springs
Yakushima is a bucket-list destination for hikers in Japan, but even if you're not a dedicated trail-head there's lots to see.
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April 1st
By Sky or Sail: How to Get to Yakushima
Princess Mononoke’s very own forest requires little more than magic to reach—and we have the best options to consider. […]
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March 12th
Sail the Ocean Blue: Traveling with the Japan Ferry Pass 21
Get your sea legs ready!
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March 6th
JR West Passes: Quick Guide to 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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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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January 27th
Three’s a Crowd: Group Travel in Japan
There are countless guides for solo travel, a ton of tips for couple’s getaways, but what about group travel in Japan?
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January 17th
Where to Stay on Ishigaki Island and How to Get There
Unspoiled beaches, mountains, mangrove swamps and coral reefs. You'll want to visit. Find out where to stay to make the […]
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October 8th
The Best Ways for Getting Around Kanazawa
There are plenty of easy ways to get around Kanazawa depending on your group needs or time constraints.
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September 28th
Where Time Stands Still: Surviving Layovers in Japan’s Busiest Airports
What to do on your Japan airport layover? Don't just sit around—try a tour, take a refreshing shower or chow down on […]
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August 1st
Hirosaki Guide: Japan in a Nutshell
At first glance, Hirosaki might look like just another small provincial Japanese city, rundown even, but there’s […]
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February 27th
Chill Out in Kochi, Shikoku’s Southern City
It’s compact and charming, and the palm-tree flanked boulevards add to Kochi's chilled-out vibe.
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February 27th
A Guide to Booking Hotels in Japan
Business hotels aren't the most spacious, but have everything you need at seriously cheapo prices.
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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 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.