What are the best places to go in Japan without requiring you to spend ANY money?
2007-05-26 18:56:01 · 10 answers · asked by Rabbityama 6 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
♡Hmmmm, I'm not sure if I quite understand what you're asking Rabbityama. Do you mean sightseeing spots with no admission fee?
If so, try:
☆Tsukiji FISH market☆
Take a look:
http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/youkoso/welcom_e.htm
FANTASTIC!
They don't charge unless you want to pay for an absolutely delicious sushi lunch. Looking is just FREE though.
☆Asakusa☆:
http://www.asakusa-nakamise.jp/e-index.html
Again, strolling around and leisurely browsing is free....
☆Depachika☆:
You can visit almost any department store basement depachika, enjoy free samples and "Ahh and Oooo" at all the specialty foods there...
http://www.japanwelcomesyou.com/cssweb/display.cfm?sid=1251
～There are quite a few, -ALL the gorgeous parks, Odaiba, Tokyo Bay...!- IF indeed this is what you meant??
(When I first came here I would take the train all over and look for FREE spots to enjoy in Japan.)
I think nothing is really totally free though, (^_-)-☆ I ALWAYS ended up buying soft cream, a small souvenir... You know how it is. Then there's always the train fare... But it is cheap!
Hope this helped a bit and excuse me in advance if I misunderstood!♡
2007-05-26 23:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Well, anywhere you go in Japan there will be transportation costs. The Shink can be expensive if you far.
My most memorable event in Japan was climbing Mt. Fuji. The only things I had to buy were a flashlight, food and water.
My next most memorable event had to be Sakura season. This is pretty general. I loved walking around the parks to see the beautiful flowers. I'd love going with friends and eating and drinking. I loved making new friends. It didn't cost much.
Nothing in life is free but some things are cheaper than others. Japan's nature is real beautiful. Explore it.
2007-05-27 11:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Adam 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Since you are an expert in Japan, I think you are asking a survey question.
This took me a while to think. Even my usual eki-ben, ramen, curry rice, dirt-cheap ryoken all cost $. Seeing Ginkakuji requires a ticket. Taking a hot soak in hot spring is not free. Even the Lavender fields in Hokkaido charge admission $.
OK, here you go. To get there is of course not free, but--getting into Kyoto in sakura season. Then stroll to Path of Philosophy. Just stand there and wait for a breeze.
As the cherry blossom petals get blown in wind and fall on the stream, recite some haikus...
This is completely free.
2007-05-27 02:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Pancake 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
you could sleep in the parks, under bridges, wherever you see homeless people. as for food, find places like supermarkets where they let u sample stuff for free. if you plan on sightseeing, most tourist sites require you to pay some sort of admission fee, but some temples and shrines you can just saunter in and would be good subject matter for photos. another suggestion would be to go into the countryside where there is only farmland and ask the people if you can work for them in exchange for food and accommodation. not only will you be too busy to spend money, there will prolly be nothing for miles around to spend your money on....except your return transportation...
2007-05-27 02:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by harleyq8 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In Toono city(town?) you can go to something they call working holiday, where you will stay for free and they will provide you food and other accommodations, and you will work in a farm, but Toono is very famous place (well, for people who know Japanese culture well enough to know who is Kunio Yanagida, what is Oshira, and would like to learn more about the real , traditional Japan). The only condition is that you stay more than 1 week.
http://www.tonotv.com/members/yamasatonet/WH/top.html
2007-05-27 05:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Kushinada 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lots of museums, temples and castles only charge admission to enter the (usually lame, and with explanations only in Japanese anyway) museums inside the structures.
Taking a stroll around the grounds and seeing the best views of the building itself is often free.
Walk around a busy train station in a big city and you can get free packets of tissues handed out to people passing by (a form of advertising) There are sometimes other free give-aways in the big cities. My personal best, free sample cans of beer!
Street hikin is free. Just walk around and check out the little alleyways and such away from the touristy areas.
People watch in any of the "trendy" areas, like Shimozitazawa or Harajuku in Tokyo. Or Amerika-mura in Osaka.
If you're senior citizen, the socialist Japanese government has all kinds of free stuff for you. #1 being free public transportation (and they still expect us paying passengers to give up our seats for them)
2007-05-27 12:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ken O 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Best place for you to go for free is to go to sleep. And do it at the airport so you don't have to rent a hotel room. You are a cheap charlie.
2007-05-27 02:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Just explore the beautiful Japanese country side on a hike or visit markets (provided you don't buy anything)
2007-05-27 06:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Public parks.
Science museums
Planetarium
The Pier
There are a lot of things one can do for free.
2007-05-27 09:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by Looking for the truth... 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
JAPAN FOR FREE? 1. I'LL TAKE IT!!! 2.OUTSIDE, NATURE AND CULTURE ALL AROUND YOU ENJOY FOR FREE!!!
2007-05-27 02:07:38 · answer #10 · answered by finderoflostsheep 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋