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October 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo

Halloween parties, grand tea ceremonies, the Kawagoe Festival and more to keep you entertained.

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September 22nd, 2019

Events, Things to do

Tokyo Cheapo

Tokyo Events This Week: All the Festivals

Monday, September 23 to Sunday, September 29, 2019
September 20th, 2019

Lifestyle

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Sustainable Travel in Japan: From Sushi to Single-use Plastic

You don't need to sacrifice on experience to achieve sustainable travel in Japan.
September 19th, 2019

Places to stay

Greg Lane

Where to Stay in Tokyo

Tokyo is big—narrow down where to stay by needs and interests.
September 19th, 2019

Living

Carey Finn

What to Do in a Typhoon: A Mini Guide

It's typhoon season in Japan. Do you know what to do if one hits Tokyo?
September 18th, 2019

Getting around, Transport

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Pasmo and Suica Cards: Smart Tokyo Travel (w/ Photo Instructions)

A must-have for easy travel around Tokyo. Don't fuss with individual tickets—just load and go!
September 16th, 2019

Outdoors, Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Autumn Day Trips from Tokyo to Give You Those Fall Feels

The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
September 16th, 2019

podcast

Taryn Siegel

Episode 12: Out of the Dark, Into the Country

Angela An tells the podcast team the anguish of working for a 'black company' and the delights of YouTubing the Japanese countryside
September 10th, 2019

Things to do

Mareike Dornhege

How to Experience Morning Sumo Training in Tokyo

Here's a good reason to get up early.
September 10th, 2019

Things to do

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Carey Finn

12 Tokyo Walking Tours to Join

Put your best foot forward this fall.
September 10th, 2019

Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Cheap Tickets to the Robot Restaurant

Discount tickets to the infamous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku are easy to find. Here's a quick guide to the best deals.
September 5th, 2019

Things to do

Carey Finn

Four Awesome Autumn Bus Tours from Tokyo

Hankering after a fall foliage experience? Why not plan a quick day trip?
September 4th, 2019

Eating & Drinking

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Izakaya Nights: The Best of Japanese Pubs in Tokyo

Japanese-style pubs for late-night eats, drinks and group hangouts.

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September 23rd

Japan Traveller Questions

Train Passes & Intinerary - Cheaper options w/o losing too much time

Hi there, I don’t think there are really any passes or discounts to make your trip cheaper - the discount tickets work well if you do a lot of long distance travel. You’ve […]
September 22nd

Tokyo Traveller Questions

Ninja Wifi discount

Hi there, The discount is applied automatically. You should notice an item in the cart under “Discount”, For the regular Unlimited device, this should be about 285yen per […]
September 20th

Japan Traveller Questions

Tech ? re: using a sim card in old unactivated phone

Take a look at MOBAL - On their web site they have a list of supported devices. I’ve been using their SIM for almost a year - it’s cheaper than a Japanese phone plan and to […]

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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
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
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