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Free things to do in Tokyo! 1.View from Metropolitan BLD (都庁 / Tocho) Closest station: Shinjuku Station Why is it awesome: Because it’s a free view of Tokyo city! Cost: FREE (duh) Hours of operation: South tower is 9:30 to 17:30, North tower 9:30 - 23:00 More info: http://www.yokoso.metro.tokyo.jp/page/tenbou.htm 2. Traditional boat riding experience (和舟乗船体験) Closest station: Toyocho Why is it awesome: Because you can ride on a Japanese traditional wooden boat (from Edo era) Cost: FREE!!! When? Every Wed and 2nd Sun, (March - mid July & September - November). Or every (mid July - August & December - February) More info: https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/seikatsu/douro/7476/7477.html 3. Foot bath (こもれびの足湯) Closest station: Higashi-yamatoshi Why is it awesome: Because it’s free foot bath. They burn trash and use the heat to warm the bath! Eco friendly! Cost: FREE (but bring your own towel) Hours of operation: 9:30 - 16:30 (March - September ). Or 9:30 - 16:30, Closed on Thursday (October - February) More info: http://www.city.kodaira.tokyo.jp/kurashi/003/003751.html http://www.kmy-eiseikumiai.jp/05b_ashiyu.html 4. Tokyo Imperial Palace cycling (パレスサイクリング) Closest station: Nijyoukyou or Tokyo Why is it awesome: Because you can bike around imperial palace with tandem bike! Cost: FREE Hours of operation: Every Sun 10:00 - 16:00, cancelled on rainy days More info: http://www.jbpi.or.jp/%E3%83%91%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0/ 5. Musashino beer factory (サントリー武蔵野ビール工場) Closest station: Bubaigawara or Fuchuhonmachi Why is it awesome: You can explore a Japanese beer factory, taste 2 kinds of beers, and learn how to pour your beer the Japanese way! Cost: FREE (unless you want to try additional beers) Hours of operation: 9:30 - 17:00 (but you need to reserve your tour online beforehand) More info: http://www.suntory.co.jp/factory/musashino/info/ 6. Shibuya cross walking (渋谷駅前スクランブル交差点) Closest station: Shibuya Why is it awesome: Because it’s just exciting! Cost: FREE (duh) Hours of operation: Everyday, busiest on weekends and evenings. More info: http://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d4403399-Reviews-Shibuya_Pedestrian_Scramble-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 7. Live shows at Yoyogi park (代々木公園) Closest station: Harajuku or Yoyogi Why is it awesome: You can enjoy lots of performances and hang out with friends. Hours of operation: Technically every day, but the shows happen on Sunday Cost: FREE (duh) More info: http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index039.html 8. Zen Experience (禅体験, 香林院) Closest station: Hiroo Why is it awesome: You can refresh your mind with zen meditation, English pamphlet available. Cost: FREE (duh) Hours of operation: Monday - Friday at 7:00. Also Sun at 17:00 More info: http://kourin-in.com/ev.html 9. Fancy temple cafe, Komyoji (神谷町オープンテラス) Closest station: Kamiyacho Why is it awesome: Because it’s a temple cafe where monks offer tea or coffee with Japanese sweets. Cost: FREE (unless you want to order additional sweets) Hours of operation: Wednesday and Friday 11:00 - 14:00 (reservation by email recommended, closed often so you should check ahead of time online) More info: http://www.komyo.net/kot/cat2/ 10. Tsukiji Fish Market (築地市場) Closest station: Tsukiji or Tsukijishijo Why is it awesome: You can see live tuna auction and tons of fresh seafood! Cost: FREE (to watch, but you have to pay to eat) Hours of operation: You have to get in line starting at 5:00am to get a spot (during crowded times, you should arrive earlier). Up to 120 people a day. More info: http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/ 11. Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori (浅草寺、仲見世通り) Closest station: Asakusa Why is it awesome: Because it’s a beautiful temple. Cost: FREE Hours of operation: The temple is open 6:00 - 17:00 (hours of operation varies based on the store) More info: http://www.senso-ji.jp/ If you have any other suggestions/corrections, please leave the info in the comment's section below and I will update this list! One-time donation (to support the creation of videos): http://howibecametexan.com/donate/ Monthly support via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TexaninTokyo Buy my comic books: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TexaninTokyo My comics (on Amazon): http://goo.gl/5SzZCr My comics (on my blog): http://howibecametexan.com/latest_blog_posts/ 漫画/Manga (日本語/Japanese/ver): http://gaijinwifegaijinlife.hatenablog.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My blog: http://howibecametexan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexaninTokyo Twitter: https://twitter.com/texan_in_tokyo