Koenji: Where Old-School Nostalgia and the Arts Converge
Note: The author joined a walking tour of Koenji organized by Suginami Ward. Suginami Ward has a special, exclusive offer for Tokyo Cheapo readers, so read on and visit Koenji for yourself!…
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Design Festa Autumn Edition: Your Guide to Japan's Biggest Arts Event
Hosted annually in Tokyo Big Sight, the Design Festa Autumn Edition is a no-holds-barred artistic free for all, in which an eclectic mix of creative types battle to wow the crowds. The…
When's the Best Time to Visit Tokyo?
Planning your trip, but not sure of the best time to visit Tokyo? Cherry blossom season is, of course, peak visiting season for many travelers, and for good reason. Not to worry if this is …
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: Take a Day Trip to Mount Fuji's Neighbor
Here are a few cheapo tips for a day trip from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko. With direct transport from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, it’s an unsurprisingly popular spot, and well worth a day trip. If you …
Cyber Japan X Halloween Party at Womb, 31st Oct, 2019
With over 600,000 readers each month, Tokyo Cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in Tokyo. To find why we started this site, check out the Tokyo Cheapo…
Tokyo Events This Week: Halloween and Culture Day
Iruma Air Show Dates: 3rd Nov, 2019 Entry: Free Read moreMeiji Jingu Shrine YabusameAnother one for Culture Day is this festival showcasing yabusame—the traditional Japanese martial art of horseback …
Tokyo Events This Week: Art, Film and Halloween
Tokyo events for Monday, October 21 to Sunday, October 27, 2019This week in Tokyo packs a lot of fun events, kicking off the Tokyo International Film Festival, along with some major art exhibitions.…
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2019, 19th Oct–20th Oct, 2019
Taking place at Hamarikyu Gardens—one of Tokyo’s most beautiful classical gardens—this event is a showcase of one of Japan’s unique cultural assets – the tea ceremony. This isn’t just for enthus…
Nihonbashi Ebisu-ko Bettara Market, 19th Oct–20th Oct, 2019
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Which Japan Rail Pass to Choose for Your Trip
Jump to:Pro tip: If you want to keep it simple, order the main Japan Rail (JR) Pass online before your trip. JR Pass pricesThe duration of each pass is the number of days from when it is first a…