3 Days Itinerary: Tokyo on a Budget
How to Travel Tokyo on a Budget
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Is Tokyo expensive?? NO! It is very possible to see best bits of the city without spending money. Today I’m going to share how to travel Tokyo with real low budget.
Please note that this itinerary includes lots of walking and if you wanna shop, and eat at fine restaurants, the following article might not be for you!
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Where Shall I Stay?
Tokyo has many budget accommodations, but you may still expect to spend 3,000 yen per night! Please check these links below, introducing some inexpensive hotels in Tokyo 🙂
Budget-Friendly “under $30” Hotels in Tokyo
6 Best-Value Capsule Hotels in Tokyo
Recommended article: Where to Stay in Japan : from Budget to Luxury
What Shall I Eat??
Eating out in Tokyo can be much cheaper than you think. There are many fast food restaurants (not only burgers and chips), and supermarkets & convenience stores selling decent meals. Check out my previous article about places you can eat under $10 or $5 in Tokyo!
Under $10 DIY Convenience Store Meals in Japan!
Japanese Restaurants Where You Can Fully Enjoy under $10!!
Eat with One Coin! 6 Ramen Restaurants under $5 in Tokyo
Day 1.
When you travel around, it is very important to stick around nearby areas to save your time and transportation fees. So let’s start your first day at Shibuya+Harajuku+Shinjuku. From Shibuya to Harajuku, it takes approximately 15 minutes to walk. There is a cool street called “Cat Street” connecting each districts and it’s really nice to walk along. It takes approximately 30 minutes from Harajuku to Shinjuku. There is the famous “Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)” and Yoyogi Park, both located between these two districts, and delightful to have a walk. There is a famous drinking alley in Shinjuku called “Omoide Yokocho” where you can stop by and have a quick drink at a reasonable price.
FREE things you shouldn’t miss:
In Shibuya: Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing, 109 shopping mall, observation deck at Hikarie
In HARAJUKU: Laforet shopping mall, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park
In Shinjuku: Observatory at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, More free observatories in the Shinjuku area
Day 2.
On the second day, let’s explore the downtown side of the city, Ueno+Asakusa+Sumida River. These areas remain nostalgic, downtown atmosphere from the Edo period, and you can have a totally different experience from the first day. Starting from the Ueno area, then move ahead on foot to the Asakusa area, via “Kappabashi Street”. The street is known as Chef’s Paradise, where only kitchen and restaurant-related items are sold at inexpensive prices. After reaching Asakusa and exploring the temple area, walk towards Tokyo Skytree along the Sumida Riverbank and through Sumida Park, where you can enjoy beautiful river views and a pleasant stroll.
FREE things you shouldn’t miss:
In Ueno: Ueno Park, Ameyoko Street
In Asakusa: Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street
Around Sumida River: Sumida River Bank, Sumida Park, view of Tokyo Skytree
Day 3.
On the third day, let’s explore the central area of Tokyo with several icons of the city, Ginza+Tsukiji+Tokyo Tower. Starting from Ginza, where fabulous shops are gathered. Ginza might be an expensive area, but it is possible to go very cheap, especially for eating out. Please check my article: 5 Restaurants in Ginza where You can Eat for Under $5. After a short walk, Tsukiji Market and Hamarikyu Garden (sorry, it’s not free but only 300 yen) can be reached, which are located next to each other. Then move on towards the Tokyo Tower area, which takes approximately a 30-minute walk, via Shiba Park. Entering Tokyo Tower, the fee is 900 yen for the main observation deck. However, there are numbers ways to enjoy Tokyo Tower from outside for free! Please refer my article: Where is the Best Place to See Tokyo Tower??
FREE things you shouldn’t miss:
In Ginza: Window shopping at Ginza High-street
In Tsukiji: Tsukiji Outer Market, Tsukiji Honganji Temple, Advertising Museum Tokyo
Around Tokyo Tower: view of Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park, Zojoji Temple
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For more ideas about travelling in Japan on a budget, please check out these articles, too!
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