Tokyo Cheapo | The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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What we Know about the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo

August 16th, 2022 | Ren Sayer

If you never received a Hogwarts acceptance letter, then here's your chance to immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry …

Themeparks and Zoos
Featured

Getting your Broken Phone Repaired in Tokyo

August 11th, 2022 | Greg Lane

What are your options for repairing that smashed phone screen? Find the right combination of price, speed, and quality with our …

Living

Getting from Tokyo to Summer Sonic: Your Transport Options

August 3rd, 2022 | Carey Finn

Summer Sonic is coming! Here's how to get there from Tokyo quickly and cheaply.

Getting around Transport
Guide to Virtual Offices in Tokyo

August 1st, 2022 | Greg Lane

Looking for a place to start building your empire? Read this before renting office space.

Business
Best VPNs for Streaming and Privacy in Japan

August 1st, 2022 | Greg Lane

Want to browse the internet or do your online banking at a cafe? Get a VPN to protect your privacy. Here's our cheapo guide for …

Living
A Guide to Property Taxes in Japan

July 21st, 2022 | Shyam Bhardwa

Home Sweet Home, the saying goes. But for all the happy memories there, you might wonder just how much it’s worth when …

Financial Living
August 2022: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss

July 20th, 2022 | Greg Lane

A round-up of the top August events, including traditional Japanese festivals, fireworks, and a gourmet street party.

Events Things to do
Bulk Buying in Japan: Best Online and Offline Options

July 19th, 2022 | Roger Shitaki

Bulk buying means different things to different people. For some, it’s about better value on essentials. For others, it …

Shopping

The Complete Guide to Japan’s Regional Rail Passes

July 18th, 2022 | Rebecca Milner

You know the famous Japan Rail Pass. Now meet all of its regional cousins.

Transport
Show Me the Money: The Best Places to Exchange Currency in Tokyo

July 18th, 2022 | Greg Lane

So you think you don’t need cash when you come to Tokyo? Think again: if Tokyo were the city from Blade Runner and the …

Financial Getting around Holidays
Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation

July 11th, 2022 | Tiffany

How to experience the hotel version of a tiny house.

Places to stay
JR Passes for Foreign Residents

July 11th, 2022 | Rebecca Milner

Get ready for summer travels with all of these rail passes that any foreign passport holder can purchase, regardless of visa status.

Transport
JR East Passes: The Lowdown and Travel Ideas

July 8th, 2022 | Carey Finn

The Japan Rail Pass is the best known rail pass for travel in Japan. However, there are also regional rail passes — …

Getting around
Best Affordable Tokyo Sushi Restaurants

July 2nd, 2022 | Grace Buchele Mineta

When it comes to the consumption of raw fish, you’re spoiled for choice in Tokyo — at all price points. There are …

Sushi
The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide

July 1st, 2022 | Mine Serizawa

Get your yukata and picnic basket ready—here's our guide to festivals both big and small!

Events Things to do
July 2022: 6 Tokyo Events Not to Miss

June 29th, 2022 | Greg Lane

A list of some free or affordable Tokyo events worth attending in July 2022!

Events Things to do
Lose Your Way at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo

June 28th, 2022 | Aaron Baggett

A quick guide to visiting one of Tokyo's most popular attractions: tickets, what to expect and how to get there.

Art Museums And Exhibitions

Mobal Japan Unlimited – Perfect SIM for Residents and Visitors

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.

The JRailPass

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.

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W Hero Festival

These old-school, Japanese tokusatsu (not tonkatsu, the delicious pork cutlet dish) TV shows …

¥900 – ¥5,500

Korakuen
Sat, Aug

20

Jingugaien Fireworks Festival

The Jingugaien Fireworks Festival is the most urban and hence accessible of the Tokyo fireworks …

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Free

Jingugaien
Aug 20

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Aug 21

Summer Sonic 2022

After a three year hiatus (during which the event was basically just renamed Supersonic), …

Makuhari
Aug 20

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Aug 21

Sanja Latin Fest

Held in Sangenjaya, this two-day Latin celebration usually features live performances, amazing …

11:00am – 7:00pm

Free

Sangenjaya

Hostel

¥2,500

Train Hostel HOKUTOSEI

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

¥3,500

MyCube by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae

MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae is a newly-built capsule hotel in eastern Tokyo. About 40 minutes from Haneda and an hour by rail from Narita Airport, it is roughly 30 minutes' ride from the bustling stations of Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. The …