Not on the \u201cgo nuts\u201d budget but still looking for fun things to do in Japan<\/a>? I hear ya. Still going anyway? Heck yeah. To help, here\u2019s our list of 40 completely<\/em> free<\/em> <\/strong>things to do in Tokyo, Japan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This pup sure deserves \u201cgood dog\u201d admiration. Hachiko arrived at Shibuya station to meet his owner and join him for the walk home every single day. Until, one day, his owner didn\u2019t come home because he had passed away at work. Brace yourself for the cutting onions part of the story: Hachiko proved his loyalty and returned to Shibuya station, waiting for his owner to exit the train station, every day for nine years, nine months, and 15 days. His unwavering loyalty didn\u2019t go unnoticed, and his statue was erected at Shibuya Station in 1934 with Hachiko proudly there for the unveiling. The current statue is not the original, but still a great homage to the loyal pup. The 1934 version of the Hachiko statue was bronze and melted for use during WWII.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studio Ghibli. Hayao Miyazaki. Twenty-ton. Three-story. Cuckoo clock<\/em>. I can\u2019t imagine that you need to hear anything more before adding this sight to your shortlist ASAP. Standing outside the the Nippon Television headquarters is an immense copper and steel-mechanized cuckoo clock designed by the same mind that gave the world \u201cSpirited Away\u201d and \u201cMy Neighbor Totoro.” Arrive a few minutes before noon, 3, 6, and 8pm on weekdays and get ready for the show. On weekends, there is an additional show at 10am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’re likely familiar with the waving Japanese lucky cat. These lucky little kitties are everywhere, and this temple is home to thousands<\/em> of the iconic Japanese waving cats. The legend is that Gotokuji Temple is their point of origin. Regardless of true origin, it is certainly celebrated as such. Located in Setagaya, this temple is filled with maneki-neko, the beckoning cat. Whether you\u2019re a cat-lover, in need of a little bit of luck, or simply looking for a unique temple, this is a destination for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nestled into the dense neighborhood of Shibuya lies Love Hotel Hill. It\u2019s exactly what it sounds like: a few streets on a hill that serve as love hotels. What\u2019s a love hotel, you ask? It\u2019s a hotel for love, duh<\/em>. In Japan, it\u2019s common to live with your entire family until you get married. Even then, you and your new spouse may be shacking up with a few relatives. And you may all be sleeping in the same room. Romantic, huh? Cue the love hotel. It\u2019s available hourly or for the night. Popular with the dating crowd and those having affairs, it\u2019s a sight to wander the streets, check out the hourly rates, watch the lovebirds walk by, or maybe stay in one for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High above the chaos of Shinjuku lies a free observation deck at the Shinjuku Government Building<\/a>. At 662 feet above ground, the view of the ants below is epic. On cloudless days, you could be treated to a view of Mt. Fuji<\/a>. It really doesn\u2019t get any better than a free observation deck, and Tokyo shines at all hours of the day. Whether you witness the morning commute, head to the deck with an afternoon coffee, or enjoy the hues of Tokyo\u2019s version of the Northern Lights (neon lights) once darkness falls, the Shinjuku Government Building is a treat to visit at any hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Japanese know how to do food well \u2014 from sushi to ramen to grilled Kobe beef \u2014 and we love it all. But get ready to fall deeply in love with Japanese mayonnaise. Kewpie mayo is a staple in Japanese cuisine, and it\u2019s mayonnaise like you\u2019ve never had before. It\u2019s probably going to ruin your ability to eat any mayo other than Kewpie from here on out. To get the full history and lowdown, head to Kewpie\u2019s own museum, the Mayo Terrace<\/a>. Get a factory tour, view the evolution of Kewpie\u2019s packaging and the ugly-while-still-being-adorable Kewpie baby doll, and head home with some free samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head into the serenity of Inokashira Park<\/a> when the frantic city life gets to be a bit much. Bring a fancy parasol and rent a rowboat for an Instagram photo shoot to truly assimilate. \u00a0The park is great in every season, from the pink cherry blossoms in the spring<\/a> to the deep fall reds. Inokashira Park turned 100 years old in 2017 and is home to 20,000 trees throughout its 10 acres. Sundays are a great day here with a small craft market on the north side of the pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever used a bathroom that cost almost $1 million to construct? You\u2019re lying if you say yes. That is, until you head to the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo<\/a>. Completely open to the public, even if you\u2019re not a hotel guest, the bathroom is fancier than ordering arugula, prosciutto, and egg on your pizza. The ceiling is gold. The walls are adorned in traditional Japanese art. The path to the potty includes a bridge over a babbling brooke. Sadly, the toilets themselves are just Japanese toilets, but the ambiance and small details make this rest stop one to write home about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you like red pandas? Prairie dogs? Seals that come say \u201chello\u201d when you walk up to their pool? Obviously the answer is yes, so head to the completely free zoo in Edogawa<\/a>. The animals await you in just a short walk from Nishi-Kasai station. The zoo is in Gyosen Park<\/a>, a beautiful traditional Japanese park and garden. It has a wading pool and amazing jungle gyms for the kiddos. It also houses a traditional tea house surrounded by a pond and creek with wooden bridges and perfectly manicured gardens all around. It\u2019s the residential gathering park, so you\u2019ll see the kids running around after school and the old men fishing in the murky ponds for fish I really hope they don\u2019t eat. This is also the local hangout to show off your dog\u2019s new shoes or headband, fur dyed like a rainbow, or Brazilian Blowout so come prepared for an excellent (dog) fashion show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since you\u2019ve already been to the Shinjuku Government Building\u2019s observation deck, you can skip the view from the top of the Skytree<\/a> and take in the views from below, looking up at the impressive 2,080-foot structure. The deck on the 4th floor has plenty of seating for optimal viewing locations. The attached Tokyo Solamachi<\/a> mall is a maze of every Japanese store you\u2019ve ever wanted to visit on your Tokyo trip. The Skytree\u2019s dazzling lights make for a fun evening on the deck with a picnic dinner and an adult beverage from the 7-11 across the street. Watch the time here or set an alarm because this is the prime setting for an \u201coh sh**\u201d moment and dashing to catch the last train home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if this space was a void room not showcasing stunning artwork, it\u2019d still be worth seeing. Espace<\/a> is a glass box penthouse sitting on the top floor of the Louis Vuitton store in the swanky Omotesando area. Skip all the lower floors, because remember, we\u2019re not on that \u201cgo nuts\u201d budget, and head up to the free art space. Ignoring the artwork, the view from the seventh floor is impressive and another stunning reminder that you should probably move to Tokyo. Espace has rotating art installations focusing on contemporary art. Your Instagram pictures from this space are sure to evoke envy from your friends. The same friends who said they couldn\u2019t afford to join you for all these free activities in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A densely forested area of 170 acres lies between Shinjuku and Harajuku and is home to Tokyo\u2019s most popular shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine<\/a>. Giant cedar trees shade the vast park, and with walking trails as wide as highways, the park leading to the shrine is a major respite from city life. The two torii gates that officially welcome you into the sacred spot are 40 feet high. The shrine itself is everything you were hoping it would be. The best aspect of wandering Meiji Jingu Shrine is that you\u2019re more than likely to see a traditional Shinto wedding procession walking across the courtyard. On busy weekends, the shrine is the venue for about 15 weddings per day. Make sure to stand in awe in front of the wall of ornate sake barrels wrapped in hay. It\u2019s located to the south of the shrine on the main pathway to Harajuku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A five minute walk from Nippori Station is the old-town district, a shopping street from a bygone era. This is your opportunity to experience Tokyo\u2019s small owner-operated stalls and stands in a way that has been lost in much of the city. This is not trinkets for tourists, but all the daily needs for locals: barbers, butchers, liquor stores, and rice shops. If you wish to see a window into a simpler time, this is where you should spend an hour or two. Also easily walkable from Ueno if you happen to be in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once a part of Tokyo Bay, this natural pond has seen many changes throughout its lifetime, but remains largely in its original form since the 15th century when it was marshland. This pond is a relaxing stopover and refuge from the heat of the summer during the lotus flowering period of July and August. It\u2019s also a beautiful walking and picnic location any time of the year and well populated on weekends and afternoons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The famous Tsukiji Market is no longer. Here in Toyosu, the new location, is a more purpose-built facility for the viewing of the early morning auction. Two important things to note for attending this sight: if you would like to be at floor level and hear all the action from behind a low barrier of glass, you will need to apply to attend approximately a month early, so plan ahead by scrolling down to the bottom here<\/a> and click on the English button \u201cto the application procedure<\/a>.\u201d If you aren’t able to plan that far ahead, there’s still hope. You can show up between approximately 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. (the auction time) and head into an upper floor viewing room to see the action. It won\u2019t be quite the same experience, and you won\u2019t be able to hear it, but at least you won’t miss out entirely. \u00a0The second, and very important note, is bring something warm to wear regardless of the season. The tuna are kept at a freezing temperature, therefore so are you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t visit Tokyo without crossing the street, so you might as well do it at Shibuya Crossing. After you’ve gotten that out of your system, head to Magnet by Shibuya 109<\/a>. The top floor has recently been redesigned as a free observation deck. Its location hovers over the famous Shibuya Crossing, so your photos from here look like you flew a drone over it to get the shot (but you would never <\/em>actually fly a drone in Tokyo because it\u2019s very illegal). The deck is especially fun to visit at night or in the rain because the pedestrians below turn from human figures to multi-colored umbrellas. Instagram gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it\u2019s an hour away from Shinjuku station in the suburbs of Tokyo<\/a>, Mt. Takao<\/a> is still actually within Toyko. The hike begins immediately after you get off the train at Takaosanguchi station, making this the perfect day trip within city limits. Just a simple train ride out and back. Choose from six different trails to get you up the mountain and pick a different one to get back down. I recommend trail one for the way up and trail six for the hike down. Trail one leads you through numerous shrines and impressive views of the valley below. Trail six is a bit less straightforward and a little more adventurous. Occasionally the trail is a creekbed, but you\u2019ll pass the beautiful Biwa Waterfall and some gorgeous nature scenes. If you can, avoid this hike on the weekends. It can get a little too crowded for enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have never felt more safe walking around a red-light district than wandering around Kabukicho in Tokyo. This red-light district is unique, since most of your propositions will be from incredibly dapper looking men who have no less than one can of hairspray holding up their perfected locks. It\u2019s a bustling downtown area filled with izakayas (small bars), restaurants, and a plethora of adult establishments. This is no Amsterdam window shopping red-light district. Everything associated with sinful activities is placed behind a curtain that clearly states that no one under 18 is allowed inside. The only thing on public display are the photos of the men and women inside the establishment waiting to become your best friend for an hour (or an evening). Because everything is hidden behind curtains, the neighborhood is relatively innocent from the street and makes for quintessential Tokyo exploring in the evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nerd out at the Polar Science Museum<\/a>, which is all about the Japanese research team\u2019s discoveries in Antarctica. Starting in 1957, the Japanese established a research base on the continent, significantly contributing to what we understand about Antarctica today. The teams have dug five miles into the ice to study snow that fell 720,000 years ago. Inside of the museum, you can crawl into one of the first expedition\u2019s rovers, complete with beds and a kitchen. The Northern Lights theatre dome swallows you into the night sky and you might not want to leave. Outside of the museum, stand bronze statues commemorating the 15 sled dogs that accompanied the first research team. The 11 researchers had to be unexpectedly evacuated by helicopter during a severe storm. Sadly, they had to leave the dogs behind. Eleven months later, when the next research team arrived, they found two of the dogs still alive, having survived the harsh climate completely unassisted by humans. Apparently, dogs can learn to hunt seals and penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not visiting Korea on this international adventure? The closest you\u2019ll get to the authentic Korean experience lies in the neighborhood of Shin-Okubo. The streets surrounding this area are overflowing with Korean restaurants, karaoke bars, K-pop paraphernalia, and a gazillion varieties of kimchi. Even if you hate spicy food and have no idea who BTS or Girls\u2019 Generation are, you\u2019ll find something entertaining in Koreatown \u2014 even if it\u2019s only marveling at the octopus kimchi you would never dare eat. But I highly encourage you to just try a nibble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Harmonica Alley in Kichijoji is a maze of narrow alleys lined with tiny shops, vendors, restaurants, and drinking establishments just outside Kichijoji Station. This winding alley comes to life in the evening when the after-work crowd descends upon it for respite from the day. Once a flea market after WWII, this area has a charming character and tons of picture-worthy views. Many of the restaurants and izakayas are old, a little dusty, and rusty, but in the most charming and authentic way possible. Set out to wander aimlessly and you won’t be disappointed by the experience, nor the offerings. Always a personal favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the <\/em>Tokyo temple. If you know someone who has been to a temple in Tokyo, it is this one. That is both the good and the bad of Sensoji. Sensoji is large, beautiful, centrally located, and well-outfitted for the tourists \u2014 the throngs of tourists who will <\/em>be here. If you are looking for calm, quiet, and peace, there are likely better temples to visit. That being said, you should still go. Sensoji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo (completed way back in 645 C.E.). \u00a0It also has a 200-meter long shopping street for all your temple tourism buying needs. Across the street from the main entrance lies the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center<\/a>. The observation level on the 7th floor offers a great view of Sensoji Temple without having to dodge and weave through the crowds. Also visible from the deck is the Sumida River, Tokyo Skytree, and the Asahi<\/a> golden flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Imperial Palace becomes an unofficial training ground every weekday from 7 – 9 a.m. Like all great Imperial Palaces, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is surrounded by a moat with a walkway next to it. This is the perfect running course in Tokyo devoid of cars. The course around the palace is about 5 km (3 miles), and the unofficial rule is runners should be going counter-clockwise with the palace always to your left. Water fountains and bathrooms perfectly dot this course, so you\u2019ll never be far from facilities. And because we\u2019re on the cheapo plan, it\u2019s worth noting that the tap water in all of Japan is safe to drink. On your run, keep an eye out for Crown Prince Naruhito who is known to occasionally jog the course himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only Free Paper<\/a> is a book shop that will send you home with enough magazines to keep you licking your thumbs to turn pages for years to come. Pick up any magazine that tickles your fancy \u2014 the options are limitless. Japan produces hundreds of free publications, some incredibly impressive. Even if you can\u2019t read Japanese, most are worth it for the photography alone. The only rule is to not take the entire pile of one magazine. But go crazy and grab 20 different magazines for entertainment on the flight home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tokyo doesn\u2019t half-ass its entertainment. Case in point: when you enter the store revolving around everything \u201cAlice in Wonderland,\u201d<\/a> \u00a0you enter through a teeny tiny door, just like the one Alice used to get to Wonderland. A security guard mans the tiny door, mainly to make sure no head-to-butt collisions occur, because you have to bend way over to get in this theme-park-esque store. Here, they sell everything \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d themed, and it\u2019s nothing anyone would ever need, but the charm and thought that went into the design of the store will blow you away, especially if you\u2019re a fan of the books or the movies. The black-lit, larger-than-life smoking cheshire cat is my personal favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the flagship of the Tokyu Hands<\/a> stores, the Shibuya location is a DIY-ers paradise. If you weren\u2019t already considering moving to Tokyo, this will push you over the edge. The freeze-dried camping food would probably get a bit mundane eventually, but otherwise you could shop exclusively at Tokyu Hands for the rest of your life and be completely taken care of. Bicycles, pets, kitchen supplies, lumber, electronics, birthday cards, coffee, toothpaste, and Halloween costumes \u2014 it\u2019s all within the confines of this one store. Allow at least an hour for wandering around this spot of DIY dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n M\u2019s Pop Life Adult Department Store<\/a> is home to basically anything you could imagine someone would be into \u2014 and a whole lot more: tan line fetishes, movies of people licking doorknobs, pictures of people eating buffets. There\u2019s something for everyone here. This store is the pinnacle of sex stores. Most of the rubber\/silicone items are out on display, often times cross-sectioned, so you can see exactly <\/em>what you\u2019re getting into. Toys, movies, accessories, reading material, furs, whips, and things that will cause your luggage to vibrate are all here on one of the six floors. This store not for the faint of heart, folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located inside the Ryogoku Kokugikan (Tokyo\u2019s sumo stadium) this museum<\/a> outlines the history of sumo in Japan. The museum also lists the official current rankings of sumo, the Banzuke. The museum houses memorabilia from former sumo champs, like belts and wood-blocks prints. If you\u2019re lucky, simply hanging out around the stadium will result in spotting some sumo pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes a fascination with nature can encompass some of the darker elements as well. This museum<\/a> is perfect for indulging those curiosities. Parasites in their many forms are contained within these walls and the museum\u2019s showpiece is the 8.8 meter (24 feet 10 inch) long tapeworm. If this intrigues you, perhaps this is the museum for you. Stop by the gift shop and bring home a souvenir or two of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ready to be transported to the beautiful museums of Europe. But in Tokyo. Oh, also for free. The Intermediatheque Museum<\/a> is a collaboration between the Japan Post and the University of Tokyo. The parkay flooring and massive display cases with life-size skeletons hanging above you will immediately remind you of Europe\u2019s grand museums. There\u2019s natural history, geography, math, science, and all sorts of insect specimens. The seemingly random exhibits belong to the University of Tokyo\u2019s collections of accumulations from the 19th century. When you collect a giraffe skeleton and a mummified priest from Egypt, you make a museum. It\u2019s a rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Japan sits on the ring of fire, an area of the globe that is especially prone to seismic activity \u2014 i.e earthquakes and volcanoes. Every year Japan experiences 2,000 earthquakes<\/a>, close to one every five minutes, and Tokyo does all it can to prepare for this geographic inclination. Every cell phone sold in Japan comes equipped with earthquake alarms. Kids often walk home from school with helmets on because overpreparation is a heck of a lot smarter than no preparation. Citizens (and you!) can also visit the Life Safety Learning Center<\/a> and experience for yourself what the jolt feels like and exactly what to do if\/when the ground starts shaking. It\u2019s a two-minute simulation that registers a 6.2 on the Richter Scale. It\u2019s a life experience we could all use, even if you don\u2019t live on the ring of fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each Saturday and Sunday, the United Nations University hosts a farmer\u2019s market<\/a>. Most stalls here focus on Japanese-grown or made products. You\u2019ll immediately know which fruit and vegetables are in season by browsing the market\u2019s offerings. You even might score some awesome free samples of foods or products. There\u2019s a strong emphasis on organic food here and most vendors will be happy to chat with you about their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exit Nakano station on the north side and walk straight into the magical shopping arcade, Nakano Broadway<\/a>. Along your walk, you can burn your entire mouth on some takoyaki, which are kind of like savory Japanese pancakes but in meatball form with octopus inside (Tako<\/em> means octopus in Japanese). But the true magic here is after you enter the main building and begin the multi-floor maze of every toy or trinket you could imagine. This is all of the stuff that no one ever needs, but everything we have to have<\/em>. A Pokemon figurine, an ancient Hamburglar toy from a McDonalds\u2019 Happy Meal, or a button from when Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 \u00a0\u2014 it\u2019s all here. If you\u2019re not in the market for purchasing an old toy, think of this as an all-encompassing toy museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a uniquely Japanese example of thrill seeking and gambling lies the Edogawa boat races<\/a>. Along the side of a narrow, paved section of the Edogawa River is a facility for viewing, and betting on, the racing of tiny boats. Barely larger than their riders, these go-kart-on-water vessels scream up and down their narrow channel using the ever shifting body weight of their pilots to make the turns and edge each other out of contention for the win. Even without any money on the line, it is easy to find yourself cheering on your favorite racer in the visceral rush of adrenaline. Their website<\/a> (all in Japanese) also live streams these races so you can check it out before you go! Sadly this website is not translatable, but you should be able to figure out when the races are being held. Being on the river, the races are easily seen from anywhere near the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If Shinjuku feels like a maze, go ahead and wander down to the underground <\/em>maze of Shinjuku. It\u2019s just as confusing and wonderful as the parts above ground. Specifically, you\u2019re looking for the gourmet food stalls in Isetan department store<\/a>. Located on basement level one, the \u201cfood hall\u201d sells all the fanciest food Japan has to offer. Most stalls will have a salesperson standing in front of the counter offering free samples. This fancy food doesn\u2019t suit our budget, but we\u2019re perfectly capable of eating an amuse bouche handed to us for free with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Training for a 50-kilometer race? You\u2019re in luck, because Tokyo houses a 48-kilometer long trail that hugs the Tama River. So pack your running shoes and start training. The trail runs from Hamura Dam to Daishi Bridge in Ota Ward, but my favorite stretch runs from Fussa to Tachikawa. This section is especially stunning during the spring cherry blossom season or fall foliage. As you\u2019re passing the Akishma neighborhood en route to Tachikawa, you\u2019ll be greeted with a whale mascot on trail signage. This whale represents the almost complete whale skeleton a dad and son duo found in the riverbed in 1961. The skeleton is 40 feet long and is said to be over 2 million years old, a relative of the grey whale. From Fussa Station to Tachikawa Station along the Tama River trail will take about three and a half hours. The trail is almost entirely residential, which has the charm of smiling and enthusiastically exchanging \u201ckonichiwas\u201d with everyone you pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another great family destination for a bit of learning is the ten-story Tokyo Fire Museum<\/a>. Located in Shinjuku, with great views from the rooftop patio, this museum covers all things fire related \u2014 whether you\u2019re looking for a way to teach the kids a bit of fire safety in a unique way, or wondering what an Edo-era fire uniform would look like. Perhaps you want to see the city from the pilot\u2019s seat of a fire helicopter, or see a horse-drawn fire truck. This is an extensive and worthwhile museum complete with many implements of various ages that were all used at one point for service in Tokyo. In fact, the second floor of the building is still active offices for the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don Quijote<\/a> is a minimalist\u2019s nightmare. Trigger warning for anyone who dislikes the highest level of clutter, chaos, and repetitive songs. Affectionately known as \u201cdonki,\u201d this store is literally piled from floor to ceiling with anything you could ever imagine buying, plus a ton of stuff you didn\u2019t know existed. Many have several fish tanks at the entrance: huge tanks with creepy yet intriguing eels, which I cannot look away from no matter how much I shudder. The store is jam packed. It\u2019s worth stepping in to relish in the insanity even if you need nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a passion for all things law enforcement? Just intrigued to see how a city the size of Tokyo keeps life humming along in such an orderly fashion? Near Ginza and Tokyo Station is the free Police Museum<\/a>. It leans toward a focus on the children, certainly, but suitable for all ages. Try on a uniform and pose with a helicopter for that perfect Christmas card this year or test your facial feature memorization for identifying a criminal. Worth a stop if you\u2019re in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGive Hachiko a \u201cgood dog\u201d pet<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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View the Giant Ghibli clock<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get lucky at the Gotokuji Temple<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stand tall above Shinjuku at the Tokyo Government Building<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Go condiment crazy at the Mayo Terrace<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Take a cherry blossom walk in Inokashira Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the million-dollar bathroom of Hotel Gajoen, Tokyo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pet some animals at the Edogawa Natural Zoo (Gyosen Park)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Look up from the fourth floor deck of the Tokyo Skytree<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Immerse yourself in art at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Crash a wedding procession at Meiji Jingu Shrine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Live like a local at Yanaka Ginza<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Admire lotus blooms at the Shinobazu Lotus Pond in Ueno<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Place your bets at the Toyosu tuna auction<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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View Shibuya Crossing from above <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hike Mount Takao<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the (not so seedy) red-light district<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dig into the icy history of the Polar Science Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get transported to Korea in Shin-Okubo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get lost in the authenticity of Harmonica Alley<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Brave the crowds at Sensoji Temple: Tokyo\u2019s oldest Buddhist temple<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Go for a morning jog like royalty at the Imperial Palace<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCollect free magazines at Only Free Paper<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Walk through the door to Wonderland at Alice on Wednesday<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Browse Tokyo\u2019s largest wow-worthy store: Tokyu Hands Shibuya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore every fetish known to mankind at M’s Pop Life<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Learn the history of Japan\u2019s favorite sport at the Sumo Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get grossed out at the Meguro Parasitological Museum\ufeff<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hang out with a mummy at the Intermediatheque Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Experience a Tokyo earthquake at the Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Browse the United Nations University’s Farmer’s Market<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marvel the toys in Nakano Broadway<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cheer on the Boat Race Edogawa\ufeff<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the underground food maze at Isetan Shinjuku<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Break your Fitbit record on the Tama River Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the Tokyo Fire Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step into Don Quijote\ufeff<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Learn the ropes of Tokyo\u2019s uniformed officials at the Police Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pay homage to dead insects at Kaneiji Temple <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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