Japan has intrigued travellers for years, with its rich heritage, technological prowess and culture. Discover the country that gave the world manga, sake, kimono-clad geisha and sumo wrestling this summer, with rooms available in Osaka and Kyoto from $83 (JPY 6,600).

Valid for stays until October 31 at two properties -- Villa Fontaine Shinsaibashi and Hotel Village Kyoto -- this deal cuts 50% off the usual price of rooms (prices include taxes):

• $83 (JPY 6,600)... seven days a week at Villa Fontaine Shinsaibashi, Osaka
• $113 (JPY 9,000)... Sunday-Friday at Hotel Village Kyoto
• $164 (JPY 13,000)... Saturdays at Hotel Village Kyoto plus July 15; August 12-14; September 16, 21; October 7

Villa Fontaine Shinsaibashi is in the centre of cosmopolitan Osaka's entertainment district and within walking distance to public transport links. The price includes an overnight stay for two, complimentary breakfast, free internet and early check-in at 1pm. Explore one of the many boutique shops and karaoke bars, or take a trip to Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle.

Kyoto is only a 20-minute ride on the bullet train (known locally as the Shinkansen) from Osaka and is the cultural powerhouse of Japan, with 17 Unesco World Heritage Sites and more temples and shrines than you can count. Stay at the 4-star Hotel Village Kyoto and get a night's stay in a traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring (sleeping up to six people), daily Japanese or Western-style breakfast, free internet and onsen access (a traditional Japanese bathhouse).

Stay at both hotels and get a further 20% off the first night at the second hotel.

Book by June 6.