Blog posts from old Super Cheap Japan website

Enoshima Kamakura Freepass
If you are visiting Kamakura on a day trip from Tokyo, this return pass is essential. It will save you a lot of money and hassle. It gets very busy...
Enoshima Kamakura Freepass
If you are visiting Kamakura on a day trip from Tokyo, this return pass is essential. It will save you a lot of money and hassle. It gets very busy...

Going underground in Japan: Exploring the Seika...
The Seikan tunnel is a train tunnel that connects Tohoku in the main island of Honshu to Hokkaido to the north, going a impressive 240m below the sea level. The...
Going underground in Japan: Exploring the Seika...
The Seikan tunnel is a train tunnel that connects Tohoku in the main island of Honshu to Hokkaido to the north, going a impressive 240m below the sea level. The...

Obuse
Obuse is a lovely little town near Nagano. The old-fashioned streets and countless interesting temples provide a great one day trip. Obuse is a good place to visit on the way...
Obuse
Obuse is a lovely little town near Nagano. The old-fashioned streets and countless interesting temples provide a great one day trip. Obuse is a good place to visit on the way...

Hida Furukawa
Hida Furukawa is a nice little day trip from Takayama. It is a compact town with some nice traditional streets showing off some rather beautiful, very Japanese architecture. It’s quieter and...
Hida Furukawa
Hida Furukawa is a nice little day trip from Takayama. It is a compact town with some nice traditional streets showing off some rather beautiful, very Japanese architecture. It’s quieter and...

Takayama
Takayama is a beautiful town in the Japanese Alps. It is famous for it’s festivals, markets and old-fashioned atmosphere. It makes for a nice trip away from cities such as Kyoto or Nagoya....
Takayama
Takayama is a beautiful town in the Japanese Alps. It is famous for it’s festivals, markets and old-fashioned atmosphere. It makes for a nice trip away from cities such as Kyoto or Nagoya....

Nagano City
Nagano (長野) is a nice stop-off point, before going off to Habuka or the Monkey Park in Yudanaka. Accommodation is quite cheap here, but there is not too much to do. Budget travel...
Nagano City
Nagano (長野) is a nice stop-off point, before going off to Habuka or the Monkey Park in Yudanaka. Accommodation is quite cheap here, but there is not too much to do. Budget travel...