Tokyo Cheapo | The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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Renting a Pocket Wifi Router in Japan: Best Options

June 18th, 2020 | Carey Finn

Explore your top choices for mobile connectivity.

Internet
Featured

Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation

June 17th, 2020 | Tiffany

Experience the hotel version of a tiny house.

Places to stay

Tokyo to Okinawa: How to Get to the Islands

June 17th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.

Getting around Holidays Transport
Tokyo to Sapporo: The Easiest Ways to Travel

June 16th, 2020 | Carey Finn

Thinking of a summer getaway? Here's how to save money on the way to Hokkaido.

Getting around Transport
Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up Close and Personal with the King of the Monsters

June 15th, 2020 | Felix Wilson

Tokyo Bay has long been the stomping ground of the infamous God of Destruction, so it should come as no surprise there are …

Things to do
Tokyo to Mount Fuji: Getting There

June 15th, 2020 | Carey Finn

You may not be able to hike Mt. Fuji this year, but you can still enjoy the scenery!

Getting around Transport
Cheapest Way to Transfer Your Money Out of Japan

June 15th, 2020 | Greg Lane

We've ranked the top contenders.

Business Financial
Reconditioned Bicycles: The Two-Wheeled Wonders and Where To Find Them

June 15th, 2020 | Mine Serizawa

Where to buy and sell used bicycles in Tokyo.

Lifestyle Outdoors Shopping Sustainability Transport

Cheapo 1-Day Tour : Tsukiji–Asakusa–Akihabara

June 11th, 2020 | Carey Finn

Show yourself around the city stopping off at five of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots.

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3 Tokyo Cycle Routes to Explore City, Nature and Everything in Between

June 10th, 2020 | Jack Heslehurst

Tokyo is a great city to explore on two wheels. For a few tips on how to stay safe and our pick of the top 3 Tokyo cycle routes, …

Outdoors Things to do
Toyosu Fish Market: What to Know Before You Go

June 8th, 2020 | Mareike Dornhege

The famous Tokyo fish market is open again!

Things to do
Go-Karting in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know

June 8th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Open again! You've seen them zooming through the streets. Here's how to try this go-kart thing for yourself.

Things to do
Exploring the Mori Building Digital Art Museum: A Multi-Sensory Experience

June 5th, 2020 | Tiffany

Stimulate your senses at the world’s first digital art museum—re-opening June 8th!

Things to do
Which Japan Rail Pass to Choose

June 5th, 2020 | Greg Lane

We break down the best options for your future travels.

Getting around Sustainability Transport
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Everything You Need to Know about teamLab Planets

June 5th, 2020 | Lucy Dayman

Open again!

Art Things to do
Low(er) Cost Lovin’: The Cheapo’s Guide to Tokyo Love Hotels

June 5th, 2020 | Selena Hoy

What they are, where to find them, how much they cost & how to book.

Places to stay Things to do
Tokyo Oases: “Escape” the City

June 2nd, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

When in need of a break from the city's commotion, recharge at our favorite cheapo oases.

Things to do

Mobal: No contract unlimited Japan SIMs

A no contract unlimited data and voice SIM for all. No residency card or visa required!
Mobal’s Japan Unlimited SIM is a no contract, no termination fee, voice & data SIM with free worldwide delivery.

JRailpass: Unlimited travel on JR trains

Unlimited travel on any JR train—including the high-speed Shinkansen—for a period of 7 days. Price includes free UPS shipping to your home address.

Fon Rental WiFi

Pocket WiFi rental in Japan. Our mobile WiFi comes with an unlimited data plan, so you can stay connected to the internet and enjoy your trip without worries!
We provide some of the cheapest, best services on the market.

Hotel

¥6,300

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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Hostel

¥2,500

Train Hostel HOKUTOSEI

Unique train carriage themed hostel, based on a famous express train the "Hokutosei". Centrally located and low cost.

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Hostel

¥2,300

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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Area

Jun 13

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Jun 21

Bunkyo Ajisai Festival

Cancelled

Some of the major seasonal festivals during rainy season are based around the hydangrea flower …

9:00am – 5:00pm

Free

Hakusan
Jun 18

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Jun 21

Taiwan Festival Tokyo 2020

Postponed

A Taiwan food festival in the heart of Ueno Park. Peruse the various sweet and savory food …

Free

Ueno
Jun 19

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Jun 21

Heiwajima Antiques Fair

Cancelled

The Heiwajima Antiques Fair is a popular indoor flea market that’s held five times a …

10:00am – 5:00pm

Free

Heiwajima
Late
Jun

Salsa Street Festival 2020

Postponed

Food. Dance. Music. That’s all you really need to know about this street festival. Try …

Free

Ueno
Jun 1

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Jun 28

Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020

Online

The Lift-Off Film Festival has long since been established in the wonderful city of Tokyo, and …

¥1,500 (advance sales)

Shibuya
Late
Jun

The Nakaita Heso Matsuri

Heso is Japanese for belly button, so this festival in Nakaita goes to town with the …

2:00pm – 5:30pm

Free

Itabashi