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Tokyo on a budget

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58 places worth your time

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  1. Meiji Shrine01Harajuku · attractionMeiji ShrineMeiji Shrine earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  2. Sensō-ji & Asakusa02Asakusa · attractionSensō-ji & AsakusaSensō-ji & Asakusa earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  3. Yanaka03Yanaka · neighborhoodYanakaYanaka earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  4. Shinjuku Gyoen04Shinjuku · attractionShinjuku GyoenShinjuku Gyoen earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  5. Tokyo National Museum05Ueno · attractionTokyo National MuseumTokyo National Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  6. Ueno Park & Zoo06Ueno · attractionUeno Park & ZooUeno Park & Zoo earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  7. Toyosu Market (tuna auction)07Toyosu · attractionToyosu Market (tuna auction)Toyosu Market (tuna auction) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  8. Kabuki-za Theatre08Ginza · experienceKabuki-za TheatreKabuki-za Theatre earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  9. Tsukiji Outer Market09Tsukiji · attractionTsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji Outer Market earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  10. Asakusa10Asakusa · neighborhoodAsakusaAsakusa earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  11. Imperial Palace & East Gardens11Chiyoda · attractionImperial Palace & East GardensImperial Palace & East Gardens earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  12. Mt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko (day trip)12Kawaguchiko · destinationMt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko (day trip)Mt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko (day trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  13. Ghibli Museum13Mitaka · attractionGhibli MuseumGhibli Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  14. Nikkō (day trip)14Nikko · destinationNikkō (day trip)Nikkō (day trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  15. Shinjuku15Shinjuku · neighborhoodShinjukuShinjuku earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  16. Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)16Shinjuku · experienceShinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  17. Hakone (day trip / overnight)17Hakone · destinationHakone (day trip / overnight)Hakone (day trip / overnight) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  18. Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku)18Ryogoku · experienceGrand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku)Grand Sumo Tournament (Ryōgoku) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  19. Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit)19Ryogoku · experienceSumo Morning Practice (stable visit)Sumo Morning Practice (stable visit) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  20. Kamakura (day trip)20Kamakura · destinationKamakura (day trip)Kamakura (day trip) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  21. Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)21Shinjuku · neighborhoodOmoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  22. Yoyogi Park22Harajuku · attractionYoyogi ParkYoyogi Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  23. Shibuya23Shibuya · neighborhoodShibuyaShibuya earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  24. Shimokitazawa24Shimokitazawa · neighborhoodShimokitazawaShimokitazawa earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  25. Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen)25Shinjuku · experienceThermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen)Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku urban onsen) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  26. Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji)26Tsukiji / Asakusa · experienceSushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji)Sushi-Making Class (Tokyo Sushi Academy, Tsukiji) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  27. Ginza Kojyu27Tokyo · restaurantGinza KojyuGinza Kojyu can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  28. Golden Gai28Shinjuku · neighborhoodGolden GaiGolden Gai can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  29. Tsuta29Tokyo · restaurantTsutaTsuta can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  30. Shibuya Sky30Shibuya · attractionShibuya SkyShibuya Sky can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  31. Narisawa31Tokyo · restaurantNarisawaNarisawa can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  32. Hoshinoya Tokyo32Tokyo · hotelHoshinoya TokyoHoshinoya Tokyo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  33. Afuri (Harajuku)33Tokyo · restaurantAfuri (Harajuku)Afuri (Harajuku) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  34. Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)34Tokyo · restaurantSukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  35. Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building Observatory35Shinjuku · attractionTokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building ObservatoryTokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building Observatory can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  36. Maisen (Aoyama)36Tokyo · restaurantMaisen (Aoyama)Maisen (Aoyama) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  37. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo37Tokyo · hotelMandarin Oriental, TokyoMandarin Oriental, Tokyo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  38. Sushi Saito38Tokyo · restaurantSushi SaitoSushi Saito can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  39. teamLab Planets39Toyosu · attractionteamLab PlanetsteamLab Planets can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  40. Den40Tokyo · restaurantDenDen can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  41. The Tokyo Station Hotel41Tokyo · hotelThe Tokyo Station HotelThe Tokyo Station Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  42. teamLab Borderless42Azabudai · attractionteamLab BorderlessteamLab Borderless can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  43. Mori Art Museum & Roppongi Hills43Roppongi · attractionMori Art Museum & Roppongi HillsMori Art Museum & Roppongi Hills can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  44. Park Hyatt Tokyo44Tokyo · hotelPark Hyatt TokyoPark Hyatt Tokyo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  45. Gonpachi Nishiazabu45Tokyo · restaurantGonpachi NishiazabuGonpachi Nishiazabu can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  46. Shibuya Crossing46Shibuya · attractionShibuya CrossingShibuya Crossing can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  47. Aman Tokyo47Tokyo · hotelAman TokyoAman Tokyo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  48. Grutto Pass48Tokyo · passGrutto PassGrutto Pass can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  49. The Okura Tokyo49Tokyo · hotelThe Okura TokyoThe Okura Tokyo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  50. Tempura Kondo50Tokyo · restaurantTempura KondoTempura Kondo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  51. Street Go-Kart (costumed)51Shibuya · experienceStreet Go-Kart (costumed)Street Go-Kart (costumed) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  52. Harajuku52Harajuku · neighborhoodHarajukuHarajuku can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  53. Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge53Tokyo · hotelNui. Hostel & Bar LoungeNui. Hostel & Bar Lounge can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  54. Sumida River Cruise54Asakusa · experienceSumida River CruiseSumida River Cruise can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  55. Ichiran (Shibuya)55Tokyo · restaurantIchiran (Shibuya)Ichiran (Shibuya) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  56. Tokyo DisneySea56Urayasu · attractionTokyo DisneySeaTokyo DisneySea can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  57. Ghibli Park (near Nagoya)57Nagoya · destinationGhibli Park (near Nagoya)Ghibli Park (near Nagoya) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  58. Uobei Shibuya (Genki Sushi)58Tokyo · restaurantUobei Shibuya (Genki Sushi)Uobei Shibuya (Genki Sushi) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict