Want to visit Tokyo with the least amount of money?
Then follow this Top 15 free tours, museums and activities to do in Tokyo that we have created for you to enjoy without breaking the bank.
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Top free things to do: visit the beautiful Senso-ji temple
Senso-Ji is located in Asakusa, and it is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Tokyo
Many people come here to learn about Japanese spirituality. Senso-Ji offers free entrance, and it is always open. To avoid the crowds, I highly recommend visiting it early in the morning.
In front of Senso-Ji, there is Nakamise Dori, the oldest shopping street in Japan, which will lead you to the temple
Even if you don’t buy anything, you can enjoy many traditional snacks and gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.
In Asakusa, you can get a free history lesson at every corner!
Enjoy the Sakura (cherry blossom) season
Sakura season is perhaps what Japan is most associated with! For example, when you hear the word Sakura, your mind takes you to a peaceful lake at the foot of Mount Fuji, where you can admire the cherry blossoms all around you
Although some parts of Tokyo are far from the Zen fantasy, in reality, there are many large green areas and landscaped gardens that I recommend you to walk in which have many cherry trees.
In spring, tourists and locals celebrate the Hanami season all over Japan. It is the perfect time to admire the pastel pink hues that surround you!
Join the crowd at the Shibuya Crossing
Everyone has seen the Shibuya crossing in countless movies and videos, but nothing compares videos, but nothing compares to the real experience, no matter how overwhelming as it is!
That’s why I strongly invite you to go to the middle of the shibuya passage, where you can hear and see loud advertisements, massive neon massive neon lights that change color every second to attract your attention, and thousands of your attention, and thousands of people pouring in from all directions to cross the to cross the road. Agoraphobes, please don’t!
But, if you take your time and look carefully, you will realize that everything is perfectly in its place!
You’ll notice that everyone knows exactly where and how to cross, and how to avoid collisions between people. It may look chaotic to the untrained eye, but Shibuya is far from it!
To me, it is a perfect example of how Japanese society has managed to accommodate each other and live among so many people in perfect harmony.
Watch sumo wrestlers train for free in Tokyo
Some sumo training facilities in Tokyo allow visitors to watch sumos during their training sessions
The training takes place early in the morning. As it can be very crowded, I recommend you to get there as early as possible, for example at Arashio-beya: there, no reservation is necessary to watch these behemoths sparring, as the public is not allowed to enter the building anyway
Instead, there is a large window on the side of the road where you can watch the practice from 7:30 am to 10 am
Early morning sumo training takes place almost every day except in March, July, November and one week after major tournaments.
Walk on the Rainbow Bridge in Odaiba
Odaiba is a very popular place for entertainment. Its symbol, the Rainbow Bridge, shines brightest at night: it is covered with all kinds of lights, and lights, and you can watch the restaurant boats floating on the water lit up in different colors.
In the dark, you can also see why the bridge is called Rainbow Bridge: at night, it glows with all the colors of the rainbow!
Taking a walk along the Rainbow Bridge at night is a beautiful light experience that I highly encourage you to do that won’t cost you anything.
Visit the free interactive art museum Amuse
Located in the Asakusa district, Amuse is a unique museum dedicated to clothing and folk art
The highlights of this facility are the exhibitions of traditional clothing. You can see how certain clothes and textiles were used in daily life in the past, and even discover curious things like salmon boots!
Amuse also hosts one of the largest traditional souvenir stores in in Asakusa. When you visit the area, I suggest you to stop by i suggest you to stop by, because you won’t regret it!
Go and see Hachiko’s statue
Who doesn’t know Hachiko? For those who don’t know the name, I’ll tell you his story: Hachiko is a faithful dog who waited for more than nine years for his human, Professor Ueno, in front of Shibuya station
His story is appreciated not only by Japanese people, but also by foreigners: that’s why a visit to Tokyo can never seem complete without passing by his statue!
Visit the Toyosu Fish Market
Located in central Tokyo, the Toyosu Fish Market (formerly Tsukiji) is the largest seafood market in the world!
The highlight of Tsukiji is the early morning tuna auction (around 4am): although it is completely free, the places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis
It is impressive to see how methodical the tuna auction is and how the sellers and buyers have established body language signs to really speed up the transactions..
Don’t forget to bring your jacket, as the fish market is not heated at all! heated at all! I recommend you to arrive as early as possible, to avoid to avoid disappointment.
Window shopping in Harajuku
Harajuku is Tokyo’s most famous district for kawaii fashion. Whether you’re looking for a leopard print tank top, funky contact lenses or outrageous contact lenses or outrageous accessories, you are sure to find them in Harajuku!
Mainly associated with Takeshita Dori, this street is almost half a kilometer long and is dotted with fashion boutiques each more extravagant than the last
For the Cartesian mind, Takeshita Dori is out of the ordinary, but since it doesn’t cost anything to window-shop, it’s certainly a place I invite you to stroll!
At night, Harajuku really comes alive as young people from all over Tokyo gather to shop.
Discover the electronics paradise in Akihabara
Akihabara is best known for its manga, anime and otaku culture, but but it is also the place where you can find good quality electronic devices and the and the latest technologies.
In fact, you can find here inventions that you can’t find anywhere else in the world! Akihabara has almost as many electronics stores as manga stores
Most of the electronic devices on display can be tested for free
If you like technology, I urge you to go to this area, because you can enjoy hours of entertainment in Akihabara without having to buy anything.
Take a walk in Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park is one of the largest green spaces in Tokyo, which makes it perfect for a leisurely afternoon stroll
This park is famous for the amount of trees it houses, all sent to the capital from all over Japan and planted by volunteers
Today, Yoyogi Park is home to over 10,000 trees, making it a zen forest path for outdoor enthusiasts
If possible, I suggest you visit in the spring, during the Sakura season, when the cherry blossoms will make you feel like you’re walking through a real tableau vivant!
Enjoy the Tokyo street art
Tokyo is full of amazing street art. Many train stations and public places display wall art or sculptures
The large spider sculpture in the hills of Roppongi or the Ghibli clock in front of the Nihon TV building are just two of the most famous.
While Roppongi is well known for its public art exhibitions, you can enjoy inspiring free artworks all over the city
From a giant rose to beautiful street furniture, I think these artworks will surely bring more life and color to your travel photos!
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