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Home > Japan > 6 Free Things To Do in Tokyo, Japan

6 Free Things To Do in Tokyo, Japan

By Dymphe / June 9, 2022

Here, you will find 6 free things to do in Tokyo, Japan. When you're in Tokyo, you should really check these things out, because they are amazing!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Visit a Buddhist temple
  • 2. Go to a free museum
  • 3. Get a view of the city
  • 4. Free lunchtime concert
  • 5. Yoyogi Park
  • 6. Visit the Imperial Palace

1. Visit a Buddhist temple

Senso-Ji is an ancient Buddhist temple. In fact, it is the oldest temple in Tokyo, as it was built in 645.

It is a very popular spot, with over 30 million visitors each year.

When you happen to visit Tokyo on the third weekend of May, you can find the Sanja Matsuri Festival here, which is one of the largest of Tokyo and is held in honor of the men who founded the Senso-Ji temple.

Not only is this building great for your budget, but it is also one of the best things to do in Tokyo!

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2. Go to a free museum

There are some great museums in Tokyo. Of these, there are several that can be visited completely for free, such as the Shiseido Gallery and the Advertising Museum Tokyo (ADMT).

Then there are others that offer partial free admission, such as the National Museum of Western Art.

You can check out the websites of the museums you want to visit to learn more about their free admission days/times.

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3. Get a view of the city

There is no better free way to get a view of the city than going to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories.

The two towers of the building each have an observatory deck at a height of 202 meters from which you can see the whole city.

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4. Free lunchtime concert

Go to Suntory Hall to enjoy a free lunchtime concert, the Organ Promenade Concerts. Every Thursday at noon you can go here to enjoy some music free of charge. Keep in mind, you should get your free tickets in advance from the website of Suntory Hall.

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5. Yoyogi Park

Visiting Yoyogi Park is a great way to relax, jog, picnic or do some other outdoor activity.

It is one of the largest city parks of Tokyo, and it used to be the Olympic Village in 1964.

Furthermore, it's a very popular location with the locals.

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6. Visit the Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the residence of the emperor of Japan.

Although you cannot visit the inside of the palace, as the imperial family still lives there, you can visit the garden surrounding the palace.

It is a beautiful garden and the perfect place to go for free! Especially if you like nature, it's amazing.

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Want to take amazing photos in Tokyo? You can find the 6 best photo spots in Tokyo here!

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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