The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic …
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the …
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, …
Jump on the Hakone "Ajisai Train" to enjoy a scenic railway journey through tunnels of lush green forest and past …
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at …
Ride, ride as fast as you can at Shinrin Koen! The park's cycle course bans pedestrians and cars, providing a smooth an …
For a cityscape like no other, take a walk along Rainbow Bridge for views of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Tower, skyscrapers and …
The Tokyo Okutama Busshari Stupa (or Tokyo Peace Pagoda) is hidden in the western tip of Tokyo for hikers, architect …
Explore Japan's vast and stunning nature with these 3 Hakone hiking trails. Impeccable views, waterfalls, small-town …
Hiking provides a much needed escape from Tokyo, and although plenty of mountains have great views, not many are quite …
Walking: the best—and cheapest—way to experience Tokyo. Take a look at three of our favorite (short) walking routes, …
Enjoy nature, culture, history, and even a beautiful walking route in Kitanomaru Park, a hidden gem in the center of Tokyo.
See hundreds of blossoming plum trees during Mito City's famous annual plum festival.
One of our favorite plum-viewing spots in Tokyo. Close to 400 plum trees among other flowers makes it a perfect …
A medium-difficulty hiking route near Tokyo taking you through Mt. Nokogiri, Mt. Otake and Mt. Mitake boasting …
Kiyosumi Garden, on Tokyo's eastside, is a traditional Japanese garden with a rich history and designated Tokyo …
With the richest colors and those crisp temperatures, these outstanding locations around Tokyo deserve to be part of …
How far can take you beyond the borders of Tokyo? The Cheapo Weekend Escape Challenge is a series of posts about solo …
We headed to three strategic locations around town and decided to ask a few people how the new-age gaming was going—and …
With winter drawing to an icy close, we thought we’d spring (cough cough) a list of botanical and otherwise …
As a reward for scrimping and saving, every good cheapo deserves a beach break once in a while, and the Tokyo area has …
My first experience with an actual kofun was rather awkward: I had spent a very tiring and extremely hot day at Zojoji …
The Japanese magazine Metro Walker recently ran an article explaining how readers could “climb four mountains” in Tokyo …