Tokyo Cheapo | The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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Tokyo Events This Week: Oct 22-Oct 28, 2018

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October 17th, 2018

Things to do

Adriana Paradiso

What We Know About the Toyosu Fish Market So Far

Here's what to expect at the new fish market!
October 15th, 2018

Cafes, Eating & Drinking

Tiffany

Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo

Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your matcha fix.
October 14th, 2018

Lifestyle, Outdoors

Selena Hoy

Koyo: 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves In and Around Tokyo

Prime spots to marvel at the stuff Mother Nature does with her pigment palette.
October 12th, 2018

Things to do

Carey Finn

Four Awesome Autumn Bus Tours

Hankering after an autumn leaf viewing experience? Why not take a bus tour from Tokyo?
October 11th, 2018

Events, Things to do

Adriana Paradiso

Cheapo Weekend for Oct 13-14: Fall Fireworks, Flowers and Food

Celebrate the season with a fall harvest fair, a fireworks show or an autumn stroll through flowered fields.
October 9th, 2018

Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo

There's a destination for every taste!
October 9th, 2018

Internet

Carey Finn

Renting a Wifi Router in Japan: Best Options

Your top choices for pocket connectivity.
October 5th, 2018

Business, Internet

Carey Finn

Quick Guide to SIM Cards in Japan: Short and Long-Term Options

The lowdown on prices, providers, pick-up points and more, to help you scoop the best deal.
October 5th, 2018

Art, Lifestyle

Lily Crossley-Baxter

CWAJ: Art, Visual Impairment and Female Empowerment

Celebrating their 70th year, the College Women’s Association of Japan is an organisation dedicated to helping women and the […]
October 4th, 2018

Things to do

Carey Finn

10 Fun Free Things to Do in Akihabara

Visiting this otaku destination in Tokyo? Here are 10 ideas for fun, free things to do in Akihabara. There's everything from […]
October 4th, 2018

Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties 2018

Looking for something fun to do on (or near) October 31st? These off-the-wall Tokyo Halloween parties are worth checking out […]
October 4th, 2018

Things to do

Mareike Dornhege

5 Tips for Saving Money at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea

Whether you’re an old-school Mickey fan or a modern-day princess, a day at Disney is what dreams are made of, so don’t be put […]

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October 19th

Tokyo Traveller Questions

Help on best/fastest/cheapest mode of transportation

Hi I would like to seek anyones help with regards to our transfer. Me and my friends are going to Japan, first will go to Osaka second is Kyoto and final destination is Tokyo. […]
October 19th

Tokyo Traveller Questions

Sharing food with family

My family and I will be travelling to Tokyo. I noticed that some of the food portions per person is really huge especially the nabe, syabu etc. We normally share our food as we […]
October 19th

Living In Tokyo

Printing Booklet/Portfolio:

Hello, everyone! I’m looking for a place that can print a booklet of my portfolio. So far I’ve only found places that print pretty basic stuff. Does anyone know a place that […]

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Places to stay Cheapo approved accommodation

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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.

Shibamata
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 […]

Nihonbashi
Hostel

Train Hostel HOKUTOSEI

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

Nihonbashi