Blog posts from old Super Cheap Japan website

SUNQ Pass
The SUNQ Pass is the cheapest way to travel all over Kyushu. It gives unlimited use of a huge bus network, including almost all highway and local buses in the...
SUNQ Pass
The SUNQ Pass is the cheapest way to travel all over Kyushu. It gives unlimited use of a huge bus network, including almost all highway and local buses in the...

Shimabara
Shimabara (島原) is a small castle town, from which tourists can take a ferry to Kumamoto. It has a few attractions to visit while you wait or relax before the...
Shimabara
Shimabara (島原) is a small castle town, from which tourists can take a ferry to Kumamoto. It has a few attractions to visit while you wait or relax before the...

Shoryudo Highway Bus Ticket
The Shoryudo Highway Bus Ticket is a little known, little used bus pass for central Japan, allowing for 3 or 5 days of unlimited travel on the Meitetsu bus network. The...
Shoryudo Highway Bus Ticket
The Shoryudo Highway Bus Ticket is a little known, little used bus pass for central Japan, allowing for 3 or 5 days of unlimited travel on the Meitetsu bus network. The...

Kumamoto
Kumamoto (熊本) is a medium sized city in Kyushu well known for it’s wonderful castle, and now also famous for its mascot, Kumamon. Thousands come here to pick up Kumamon...
Kumamoto
Kumamoto (熊本) is a medium sized city in Kyushu well known for it’s wonderful castle, and now also famous for its mascot, Kumamon. Thousands come here to pick up Kumamon...

Yufuin
Yufuin (由布院) is Beppu’s little sister, a smaller and quieter hot spring town with a bit more class and sophistication. While Yufuin has many tourists these days, the long shopping...
Yufuin
Yufuin (由布院) is Beppu’s little sister, a smaller and quieter hot spring town with a bit more class and sophistication. While Yufuin has many tourists these days, the long shopping...

Narita Airport (NRT)
How to get into Tokyo (without a Japan Rail Pass) Don’t take the expensive Narita Express from JR (national rail). Instead use Keisei Railways. Take the Keisei line (private blue...
Narita Airport (NRT)
How to get into Tokyo (without a Japan Rail Pass) Don’t take the expensive Narita Express from JR (national rail). Instead use Keisei Railways. Take the Keisei line (private blue...