Verdict

Tokyo on a budget

Worth the spend, plus the free and near-free wins.

Independent, never pay-to-rankGraded for who you areHow we decide
Tokyo travel
  1. Meiji Shrine1.Meiji ShrineOn a budget, Meiji Shrine still earns its price.
  2. Sensō-ji & Asakusa2.Sensō-ji & AsakusaOn a budget, Sensō-ji & Asakusa still earns its price.
  3. Yanaka3.YanakaOn a budget, Yanaka still earns its price.
  4. Shinjuku Gyoen4.Shinjuku GyoenOn a budget, Shinjuku Gyoen still earns its price.
  5. Tokyo National Museum5.Tokyo National MuseumOn a budget, Tokyo National Museum still earns its price.
  6. Ueno Park & Zoo6.Ueno Park & ZooOn a budget, Ueno Park & Zoo still earns its price.
  7. Toyosu Market (tuna auction)7.Toyosu Market (tuna auction)On a budget, Toyosu Market (tuna auction) still earns its price.
  8. Kabuki-za Theatre8.Kabuki-za TheatreOn a budget, Kabuki-za Theatre still earns its price.
  9. Tsukiji Outer Market9.Tsukiji Outer MarketOn a budget, Tsukiji Outer Market still earns its price.
  10. Asakusa10.AsakusaOn a budget, Asakusa still earns its price.
  11. Imperial Palace & East Gardens11.Imperial Palace & East GardensOn a budget, Imperial Palace & East Gardens still earns its price.
  12. Mt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko (day trip)12.Mt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko (day trip)On a budget, Mt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko (day trip) still earns its price.
  13. Ghibli Museum13.Ghibli MuseumOn a budget, Ghibli Museum still earns its price.
  14. Nikkō (day trip)14.Nikkō (day trip)On a budget, Nikkō (day trip) still earns its price.
  15. Shinjuku15.ShinjukuOn a budget, Shinjuku still earns its price.
  16. Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)16.Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)On a budget, Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan) still earns its price.
  17. Hakone (day trip / overnight)17.Hakone (day trip / overnight)On a budget, Hakone (day trip / overnight) still earns its price.
  18. Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku)18.Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku)On a budget, Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku) still earns its price.
  19. Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit)19.Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit)On a budget, Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit) still earns its price.
  20. Kamakura (day trip)20.Kamakura (day trip)On a budget, Kamakura (day trip) still earns its price.
  21. Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)21.Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)On a budget, Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) still earns its price.
  22. Yoyogi Park22.Yoyogi ParkOn a budget, Yoyogi Park still earns its price.
  23. Shibuya23.ShibuyaOn a budget, Shibuya still earns its price.
  24. Shimokitazawa24.ShimokitazawaOn a budget, Shimokitazawa still earns its price.
  25. Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen)25.Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen)On a budget, Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen) still earns its price.
  26. Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji)26.Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji)On a budget, weigh it — Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji) isn't cheap for what it is.
  27. Ginza Kojyu27.Ginza KojyuOn a budget, weigh it — Ginza Kojyu isn't cheap for what it is.
  28. Golden Gai28.Golden GaiOn a budget, weigh it — Golden Gai isn't cheap for what it is.
  29. Tsuta29.TsutaOn a budget, weigh it — Tsuta isn't cheap for what it is.
  30. Shibuya Sky30.Shibuya SkyOn a budget, weigh it — Shibuya Sky isn't cheap for what it is.
  31. Narisawa31.NarisawaOn a budget, weigh it — Narisawa isn't cheap for what it is.
  32. Hoshinoya Tokyo32.Hoshinoya TokyoOn a budget, weigh it — Hoshinoya Tokyo isn't cheap for what it is.
  33. Afuri (Harajuku)33.Afuri (Harajuku)On a budget, weigh it — Afuri (Harajuku) isn't cheap for what it is.
  34. Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)34.Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)On a budget, weigh it — Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten) isn't cheap for what it is.
  35. Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building Observatory35.Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building ObservatoryOn a budget, weigh it — Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building Observatory isn't cheap for what it is.
  36. Maisen (Aoyama)36.Maisen (Aoyama)On a budget, weigh it — Maisen (Aoyama) isn't cheap for what it is.
  37. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo37.Mandarin Oriental, TokyoOn a budget, weigh it — Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo isn't cheap for what it is.
  38. Sushi Saito38.Sushi SaitoOn a budget, weigh it — Sushi Saito isn't cheap for what it is.
  39. teamLab Planets39.teamLab PlanetsOn a budget, weigh it — teamLab Planets isn't cheap for what it is.
  40. Den40.DenOn a budget, weigh it — Den isn't cheap for what it is.
  41. The Tokyo Station Hotel41.The Tokyo Station HotelOn a budget, weigh it — The Tokyo Station Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
  42. teamLab Borderless42.teamLab BorderlessOn a budget, weigh it — teamLab Borderless isn't cheap for what it is.
  43. Mori Art Museum & Roppongi Hills43.Mori Art Museum & Roppongi HillsOn a budget, weigh it — Mori Art Museum & Roppongi Hills isn't cheap for what it is.
  44. Park Hyatt Tokyo44.Park Hyatt TokyoOn a budget, weigh it — Park Hyatt Tokyo isn't cheap for what it is.
  45. Gonpachi Nishiazabu45.Gonpachi NishiazabuOn a budget, weigh it — Gonpachi Nishiazabu isn't cheap for what it is.
  46. Shibuya Crossing46.Shibuya CrossingOn a budget, weigh it — Shibuya Crossing isn't cheap for what it is.
  47. Aman Tokyo47.Aman TokyoOn a budget, weigh it — Aman Tokyo isn't cheap for what it is.
  48. Grutto Pass48.Grutto PassOn a budget, weigh it — Grutto Pass isn't cheap for what it is.
  49. The Okura Tokyo49.The Okura TokyoOn a budget, weigh it — The Okura Tokyo isn't cheap for what it is.
  50. Tempura Kondo50.Tempura KondoOn a budget, weigh it — Tempura Kondo isn't cheap for what it is.
  51. Street Go-Kart (costumed)51.Street Go-Kart (costumed)On a budget, weigh it — Street Go-Kart (costumed) isn't cheap for what it is.
  52. Harajuku52.HarajukuOn a budget, weigh it — Harajuku isn't cheap for what it is.
  53. Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge53.Nui. Hostel & Bar LoungeOn a budget, weigh it — Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge isn't cheap for what it is.
  54. Sumida River Cruise54.Sumida River CruiseOn a budget, weigh it — Sumida River Cruise isn't cheap for what it is.
  55. Ichiran (Shibuya)55.Ichiran (Shibuya)On a budget, weigh it — Ichiran (Shibuya) isn't cheap for what it is.
  56. Tokyo DisneySea56.Tokyo DisneySeaOn a budget, weigh it — Tokyo DisneySea isn't cheap for what it is.
  57. Ghibli Park (near Nagoya)57.Ghibli Park (near Nagoya)On a budget, weigh it — Ghibli Park (near Nagoya) isn't cheap for what it is.
  58. Uobei Shibuya (Genki Sushi)58.Uobei Shibuya (Genki Sushi)On a budget, weigh it — Uobei Shibuya (Genki Sushi) isn't cheap for what it is.

Itineraries are prefiltered verdict lists — every spot is graded honestly, not pay-to-place.