Tokyo Cheapo | The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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Go-Karting in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know

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

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December 4th, 2019

Getting around, Things to do

Tiffany

Like Traveling Back in Time: Tokyo Rickshaw Experiences

If you’re ready to take a Tokyo rickshaw tour, take your pick from these companies, all of which are known for offering quality […]
December 4th, 2019

Eating & Drinking, Things to do

Selena Hoy

The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo

If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
December 3rd, 2019

Things to do

Selena Hoy

Top 10 Picks for Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2019-2020

See various Tokyo districts try to out-do each other!
December 3rd, 2019

Art, Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Get Creative: Tokyo’s Best Open-Mic and Art Nights

Check out the many open-mic and art nights in Tokyo — a great way to be entertained, get creative and meet new people!
December 2nd, 2019

Eating & Drinking

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Not Just for Vegans: Vegan Burgers So Good They Need Sharing

Vegans, rejoice. And non-vegans, rejoice even more because you never knew vegan food could taste this good.
December 1st, 2019

Events, Things to do

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Tokyo Events This Week: Nighttime Markets, Fireworks and Fairs

Tokyo events for Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 8, 2019
December 1st, 2019

Things to do

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Up Close and Personal at the Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art

This pint-sized museum packs a punch with its creative themes and meticulously selected pieces—celebrating art in all sorts of […]
November 29th, 2019

Things to do

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Lucy Dayman

Things to Do in Tokyo Around the Olympic Games

Planning a 2020 trip to Japan? Be sure to tick off these bucket-list experiences!
November 24th, 2019

Lifestyle, Things to do

Selena Hoy

The Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Tokyo

Planning your trip to Tokyo but not sure of the best time to come? There are pros and cons to each season.
November 21st, 2019

Shopping

Lucy Dayman

Guide to Vintage and Secondhand Camera Shops in Shinjuku

Shinjuku's West Exit Camera Town is where you'll find close to every camera available on the market.
November 20th, 2019

Events, Things to do

Tiffany

December 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo

End off 2019 with these five not-to-be-missed events filled with fun and festivity!
November 19th, 2019

Things to do

Greg Lane

Guide to Seeing Sumo in Tokyo

Where and when to catch Japan's greatest wrestlers, without slamming too many yen.

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December 6th

Japan Traveller Questions

Tokyo to Kyoto JR PASS

Hey dude, don’t you want to go to the fox village, Nara deer park, Osaka, the Great Buddha statue or Hiroshima? That’s all covered by the JR Pass and it’s going to end up […]
December 3rd

Tokyo Traveller Questions

Manga cafes for Olympics

I am attempting to find accommodations in Tokyo during the Olympics to watch my brother in-law compete. All other housing is through the roof expensive and I am wondering if it […]
December 1st

Tokyo Traveller Questions

Minatomirai line

Hi Cholinergic I don’t believe the tokyu toyoko line is covered by the tokyo metro subway pass. The greater tokyo pass is not cheap, so depending on where you plan to go, it […]

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Places to stay Cheapo approved accommodation

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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 […]

Iidabashi
Capsule Hotel

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 […]

Taito
Hotel

HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa

The MYSTAYS Asakusa Hotel has a central location, situated within minutes of the transport hubs of Ueno Station and Asakusa Station. Both Haneda and Narita Airports are within an hour of the hotel by train. Close to the hotel is the major Tokyo […]

Asakusa