Tokyo Cheapo | The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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Guide to Ordering Japanese Craft Beer from Home

August 7th, 2020 | Greg Lane

Order your favorite craft beer online to support local brewers. Plus, we've included a special discount offer for Cheapo readers …

Drinking
Featured

The Ultimate Guide to Japan Highway Buses

August 6th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Japan highway buses are a great way to travel if you've got time, but a limited budget.

Getting around

Prefectural Leaders Call for Caution During Obon Travel Period

August 5th, 2020 | Carey Finn

People are being asked to reconsider their plans to visit family & friends in mid-August.

Getting around Holidays
Numazu in Shizuoka is Launching a Special Campaign to Promote Tourism

August 4th, 2020 | Carey Finn

Find out what it's all about.

Things to do
Comparing Long-Term Mobile Wifi Contracts in Japan

August 3rd, 2020 | Mareike Dornhege

What's the best deal for residents?

Business Internet
Hit the Coffee Spot at Hipster Cafes in Tokyo

August 3rd, 2020 | Chris Kirkland

The best coffee spots in the city with reasonable prices and oftentimes free wifi.

Cafes
Renewing Your Visa or Re-Entering Japan During the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 30th, 2020 | Carey Finn

Updated with the latest rules & regulations for visa extensions and re-entry.

Living
10 Tokyo Hikes for Beginners, Enthusiasts and Experts

July 30th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Mt. Mitake, Mt. Koubou and many more!

Outdoors Things to do

Is It Time to “Go To Travel”?

July 28th, 2020 | Greg Lane

All you need to know about the hotly debated Go To Travel campaign.

Holidays
Expect More “Workations” in Japan

July 28th, 2020 | Carey Finn

The Japanese government is planning to popularize work-vacations to help the tourism industry recover.

Business Getting around Holidays
A Mini Guide to Visiting Atami

July 23rd, 2020 | Chris Kirkland

With hot springs and beaches, Atami is a great year-round day-trip destination from Tokyo.

Things to do
Japan’s “Go To Eat” Campaign: What You Need to Know

July 22nd, 2020 | Carey Finn

What's on the menu for the government's latest economic recovery initiative?

Eating & Drinking Food and drink
A Guide to Buying Ski and Snowboard Equipment in Tokyo

July 21st, 2020 | Greg Lane

Where to go and the best months to score the biggest discounts.

Shopping
7 Quick Tips for Keeping Cool in the Tokyo Summer

July 20th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Or, how not to melt.

Living
Docomo Bike Sharing and Rental in Tokyo

July 16th, 2020 | Greg Lane

Disenchanted with public transport? Want a bit of exercise? Try Docomo Cycle—a Tokyo bike sharing and rental option for easy and …

Getting around
Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo

July 14th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Add a few of these to the bucket-list.

Things to do
Guide to Seeing Sumo in Tokyo

July 14th, 2020 | Greg Lane

Sumo season is here—find out how to see a tournament without slamming too many yen.

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.

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 …

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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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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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Area

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Shimokitazawa Bon Dance Festival

Cancelled

Shimokitazawa is a tight but very welcoming community, so this festival (formerly known as the …

1:00pm – 8:00pm

Free

Shimokitazawa
Early
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Mid
Aug

Summer Comiket

Cancelled

Comic Market, better known as Comiket, is a bi-annual comic market and one of Japan’s …

10:00am – 4:00pm

¥500 (on the door)

Odaiba
Mid
Jul

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Mid
Aug

Ueno Summer Festival

Cancelled

The Ueno Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) consists of various events and festivities over an …

Free

Ueno
Mid
Aug

Minato Mirai Bon Dance Festival

Cancelled

Join the yukata-clad masses in the annual bon dance tradition at Rinko Park—in the shade …

Free

Minatomirai
Mid
Aug

Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Festival

Cancelled

Shimokitazawa’s Ichibancho shopping district comes to life in mid-August as the …

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Free

Shimokitazawa
Sun, Aug

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Online Sake Tasting with Female Brewer Asako Watanabe

This online sake tasting event is hosted by Sake Lovers Inc to support small craft sake …

5:00pm – 6:30pm

¥6,500 (advance sales)