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How To Spend A Day In Tokyo For Free

First Posted: 10/02/10 09:59 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 06:55 PM ET

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If you've been here for a few days, you've probably learned that yen is easy enough to spend quickly in the metropolis. To balance your budget, consider the many things to do that are completely free. These suggestions will cost no more than the train ticket to get to them. For an idea of current goings-on, including some freebies, check the website of Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

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If you've been here for a few days, you've probably learned that yen is easy enough to spend quickly in the metropolis. To balance your budget, consider the many things to do that are completely free.
If you've been here for a few days, you've probably learned that yen is easy enough to spend quickly in the metropolis. To balance your budget, consider the many things to do that are completely free.
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LiberalFromDenver
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12:22 PM on 10/04/2010
Article says that Tsukiji market is a good tourist destination that's free, but they've curtailed access to tourists... fewer people allowed to see it, and they're restricting that traffic to specific parts of the market.
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DemiCrat
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03:41 AM on 10/03/2010
I have no problem with traveling economically and would love to do so in Japan, but I do have a problem with affluent travelers (Americans in my experiences) 'bartering' with every local selling anything, all of whom likely make in a year what the tourist makes in a day. Its cringe-worthy to watch a frat boy on spring break try to talk down a woman selling hand knitted beanies from $5 to $4. I was on a humanitarian trip in Honduras with an affluent man who told a local woman in a mercado that her product didn't warrant the listed price. Truly sad. That said, traveling on the cheap is definitely the way to go most of the time. I would much rather eat at the local stops and stay at inns and hostels when I travel. That's where you eat the best food and meet the best people.
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jrb35
They are completely ignorant of space-war tactics.
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04:48 PM on 10/04/2010
In some countries it is rude not to barter. Also, a lot of merchants will inflate their prices once they see you're a tourist. Just because an American might have a higher standard of living doesn't mean he or she should get screwed over. It's a free market, not charity.
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roninroshi
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09:57 PM on 10/02/2010
If one is careful Japan will not break the bank...i have had great day's w/wonderful food for less than $20.00/day.
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dmk2113
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10:41 PM on 10/02/2010
Not with the way the Yen/Dollar are doing these days... I live out here and it's just brutal these days.
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