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Free Attractions

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory

Shinjuku, Tokyo
The free observation hall, located on 45th floor of the Tokyo metropolitan govt. building, offers panoramic view of Tokyo skyline.
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Sumo Museum

Tokyo
Housed inside Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall, the museum showcases items related Sumo. Admission is free except tournament season.
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Cup Noodle Museum

Ikeda City, Osaka / Yokohama
Located  both in Osaka and Yokohama, the museum  showcases the history of instant noodles and offer interactive activities such as designing your own cup (300yen)!
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Origami Kaikan

Tokyo
An unique museum dedicated to Origami, the art of folding papers. Besides exhibition, you can join workshop or shop origami materials and books.
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Check out more admission-free attractions!

Sumida Park / Tokyo

Former Yasuda Garden / Tokyo

Takao Komagino Garden / Tokyo

Kuroda Memorial Hall / Tokyo

Currency Museum / Tokyo

Meiji University Museum / Tokyo

Tokiwa-so Manga Museum / Tokyo

Suginami Animation Museum / Tokyo

Panasonic Center Tokyo / Tokyo

Tokyo Water Science Museum / Tokyo

Toyota Kaikan Museum / Toyota City, Aichi

Noritake Garden / Nagoya

Suntory Yamazaki Distillery / Shimamoto Town, Osaka

Osaka Castle Park / Osaka *admission required for castle museum

Mint Museum / Osaka

Asics Sports Museum / Kobe

Free Walking Tours

Imperial Palace tour

Tour Guide Services by Tokyo Volunteer Guides

Tokyo SGG Club

Tokyo Free Guide

*Read T&C carefully as some tours may require actual expenses.