Tokyo Cheapo | The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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Anata no Warehouse: The Dystopian Arcade Just for Adults

Only a few weeks left to visit Japan's most unusual arcade before it closes its doors for good.

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October 20th, 2019

Events, Things to do

Adriana Paradiso

Tokyo Events This Week: Art, Film and Halloween

Tokyo events for Monday, October 21 to Sunday, October 27, 2019
October 14th, 2019

Shopping

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Japanese Antiques

In a nation of craftsmen and perfectionists, Japanese antiques are often high quality, and make for great souvenirs. Here are 5 […]
October 14th, 2019

Outdoors, Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Shinjuku Gyoen: The Garden Lover’s Guide

Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious fresh air.
October 9th, 2019

Getting around, Transport

Carey Finn

Tokyo to Kyoto: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Travel

Compare the different ways to get between the two. Is it fastest and best to take the bullet train (Shinkansen)?
October 9th, 2019

Things to do

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Suginami Animation Museum: Tokyo’s Heart of Anime Culture

Before Akihabara, there was Suginami, the real original center for Japanese geekdom.
October 8th, 2019

Things to do

Mareike Dornhege

Mixed-Gender Bathing near Tokyo: Locations and Etiquette

There may not be any mixed-gender onsen in Tokyo, but there are plenty of stunning locations that you could do as a day trip or […]
October 8th, 2019

Living

Carey Finn

What to Do in a Typhoon: A Mini Guide

It's typhoon season in Japan. Do you know what to do if one hits Tokyo?
October 7th, 2019

Living

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Leaving That Baggage Behind: Luggage Storage in Tokyo

Weighed down? These options for luggage storage in Tokyo will have you adventuring, bag-free, in no time.
October 7th, 2019

Things to do

Lucy Dayman

Time Travel Tokyo: The City’s Best Old-World Districts

Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of the city.
October 3rd, 2019

Things to do

Tiffany

The Tokyo Cheapo Guide to Halloween 2019

The best celebrations of the season!
October 2nd, 2019

Lifestyle, Outdoors

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Explore Kozushima: Tokyo’s Island Paradise

A 45-minute airplane ride or four-hour boat journey from Tokyo, Kozushima makes for an easy island escape.
October 2nd, 2019

Places to stay

Mareike Dornhege

Quick Pick: Top 10 Airbnb Rentals around Tokyo

Book some of the most awesome + reasonable vacation rentals.

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October 20th

Japan Traveller Questions

Which Asakusa station to Narita Airport?

Thanks Gilles. Which Asakusa hotel do you stay at? Any recommendations? (I’ve checked online – too many to choose from!!) Karen […]
October 19th

Tokyo Traveller Questions

Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo

Hi. I read your article on Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo. All trips are reachable by train from Tokyo. I have Suica Card purchased from Narita Airport. I would like to know if […]
October 18th

Japan Traveller Questions

Sending Money to Japanese Address/Mailbox

If you have an investment bank account, like Merril Lynch or Schwab, doing a money transfer to Japan is much easier. If that is an option, I would look into it… […]

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Places to stay Cheapo approved accommodation

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FLEXSTAY INN Iidabashi

The Flexstay Inn Iidabashi offers guests affordable accommodation close to central Tokyo attractions. 40 minutes from Haneda Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Iidabashi Station and a short ride from major hubs like Ikebukuro Station and […]

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Hotel

Shibamata FU-TEN Bed and Local

Simple, friendly and very low priced accommodation on the nostalgic Eastern side of Tokyo. Special offer: mention Tokyo Cheapo for free towel rental every night of your stay.

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Hostel

IRORI Nihonbashi Hostel and Kitchen

Central and reasonably priced hostel with a traditional irori (suken hearth). Enjoy a taste of traditional Japan from the centre of Tokyo - Nihonbashi. 8.5 star rating! Special offer: mention Tokyo Cheapo for free towel rental every night of […]

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