The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
All the info you need to plan your island escape.
Only a few hours away by train or car, go diving and see beautiful reefs, sharks and views of Mt. Fuji too.
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 …