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Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: A Day Trip to Fuji’s Nearest Neighbor

Cheapo tips for a fabulous visit to one of Fuji's five lakes.

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June 15th, 2018

Editorial

Lily Crossley-Baxter

11 Books to Read Before You Come to Japan

Top literary picks to make your stay that much more memorable.
June 13th, 2018

Events, Things to do

Adriana Paradiso

Cheapo Weekend for June 16-17: Art, Culture and Fireflies

Fireflies, street food, art festivals and much more!
June 12th, 2018

Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Summer Bus Tours From Tokyo: Flowers, Fuji and Fruit

For those who like sightseeing, but with none of that pesky planning!
June 12th, 2018

Getting around, Transport

Carey Finn

Tokyo to Mount Fuji: Getting There and Back

Planning a trip to Fuji-San? Here are the cheapest, fastest and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.
June 12th, 2018

Art

Kylie Van Zyl

The Sumida Hokusai Museum: A Look at Japan’s Most Recognized Artist

Katsushika Hokusai—you may not know him by name, but surely you've seen his (in)famous artworks.
June 12th, 2018

Things to do

Kylie Van Zyl

The Lucky Dragon No. 5: A Quiet H-Bomb Survivor

The shell of history’s unluckiest boat, the Daigo Fukuryu Maru, is housed in a special exhibition hall in Yumenoshima Park […]
June 11th, 2018

Eating & Drinking

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Eating with the Season: 12 Japanese Summer Foods to Try

Japanese summer foods are tasty, refreshing, light—and sometimes you have to catch it yourself! Read on for the season's top treats.
June 8th, 2018

Fashion, Shopping

Carey Finn

How to Buy a Yukata in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank

The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal wear and […]
June 6th, 2018

Events, Lifestyle

Tiffany

Festival of Lights: Top 5 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo

Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's a list of festivals where you can see this natural phenomenon […]
June 6th, 2018

Places to stay

Lily Crossley-Baxter

What to Do If Your Japan Airbnb Booking Is Canceled

A must-read if your Airbnb reservation is canceled or you're worried it will be thanks to the new homesharing law going into […]
June 5th, 2018

Events, Things to do

Tiffany

June 2018: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss

Our recommended list of Tokyo events to check out this month. Of note are the firefly festivals and the impressive Torigoe Matsuri.
June 1st, 2018

Art, Things to do

Daniel Rosen

Art In Unexpected Places: Tokyo Street Art Vol. 2

Get a first-hand look at some of the backstreet works in this iconic neighborhood of art created by both local and foreign artists.

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June 18th

Japan Traveller Questions

JR Planning Help!

Hopefully the articles should help you to see that you don’t actually need any passes. All you need is a PASMO/Suica (loaded value travel card) for getting around in Tokyo and […]
June 18th

Japan Traveller Questions

Planing a Hakone day trip, dont know how to loop back to Tokyo.. p

Hi Calvin, Sounds like a fun day out! I am not 100% sure, but I think the Lake Ashi cruises take you to Hakone-machi or Moto-Hakone, where you can hop onto a Hakone Tozan bus back […]
June 18th

Japan Traveller Questions

Private bus contact in Gotemba

Hi. We are a grp of 35 ppl and would like to hike up Mt Kintoki at Gotemba before our trip to Mt Fuji. As we are not familiar with the bus system and its punctuality in the bus […]

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Vacation Rental

Comfy Family Apartment. Quiet, 2min from JR Station

This newly renovated apartment can comfortably accommodate up to five people, ideal for family or friends.

Toshima
Hostel

Train Hostel HOKUTOSEI

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

Nihonbashi
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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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