JAPAN: TOKYO BUDGET TRIP TO JAPAN

JAPAN

Undoubtedly, Tokyo is one of the most expensive tourist cities in the world, but not everything is so expensive in the city as it is told about it. To rest in Tokyo without much expense, you need to prepare well and adapt to local conditions of life, that is, to behave like the Tokio.To save on traveling to the capital of Japan, use our review of the best places for free holidays in Tokyo,And, perhaps, then your budget for the trip will be reduced at times and will consist of the cost of a ticket, accommodation, and a couple hundred dollars on top of food and souvenirs.

HOW TO GET TO TOKYO

 Airlines Emirates, Finnair, Air China and others carry out flights with small transplants in "domestic" airports.In Tokyo, there are two airports: Narita and Haneda. Narita International Airport is not located in Tokyo itself, but in the neighboring Chiba prefecture, 60 kilometers from the capital. 
Haneda Airport is located almost in the city, on an artificial island, only 16 kilometers from Tokyo.


WHERE TO LIVE. BUDGET HOTELS TOKYO

When planning a trip to Tokyo, the hotel room should be booked strongly in advance, then even very decent hotels will offer very democratic prices.And be sure to focus on seasonality. The high season in Tokyo lasts from April to August; He also has time for New Year holidays. Of course, At this time it is difficult to find any kind of hotel at all and the prices for staying at hotels are prohibitive. The low season begins right after the New Year holidays and lasts until March.During this time, it becomes possible to get the best hotel at a bargain price.
But the most wonderful time of year for a trip to Tokyo - autumn - good weather and profitable living in decent hotels.

WHEN TO GO. BEST TIME TO VISIT TOKYO

Summer in Tokyo is usually hot and humid. You will only win if you refuse to visit Tokyo in July and August. Since there will be a crowd of people in the city, heat and humidity will cause even more inconveniences.

Although the winter is dry and windless, snowfalls are very frequent. April, May, October - the most successful months for a holiday in Tokyo. But all this applies only to outdoor recreation, it is possible that bad weather conditions will not affect so much the stay in the capital of Japan

WHERE TO EAT. BUDGET CAFES AND TOKYO RESTAURANTS

It is believed that food and drinks in Tokyo are indecently expensive, but this is a slight exaggeration. If you want to dine in high-class restaurants or stay at a five-star hotel, you will have to spend a considerable amount of money. But if you have enough cups of noodles or rice, as local residents, you can always find inexpensive options for food and accommodation.

BEST FREE TOKYO ENTERTAINMENT

One of the best views of the city can be seen on the observation platform of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The building in 48 floors was built according to the project of the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange and is part of the building of the Tokyo mayor's office. The height of the Tokyo Metropolitan is 240 meters,and the observation deck is at an altitude of 202 meters. If suddenly it becomes boring, then go down from heaven to earth. Adults can have a good time at the skyscraper restaurant, and children will like the game park, located in the same building. (Address: 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tochomae metro station, Oedo line.) You can get to the observation deck every day from 9.30 to 17.00).

COOL IN THE BATH

The "Bathhouse" gallery, rebuilt from public baths in the center of modern art, a 200-year-old building located in the neighborhood of the wonderful Ueno Park, marked the beginning of a good tradition - the holding of contemporary exhibitions of Japanese works of art in cooperation with other countries. (Address: 6njrbn-1-23 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Nippori metro station, Yamanote line.) Gallery operating mode: Tuesday to Saturday from 12.00 to 19.00).


GETTING TO VISIT THE EMPEROR


As history shows, earlier on the territory of the Imperial Palace was actually Edo Castle, and the land on which the palace was built belonged to the territory of the Tokugawa Shogunate castle. Currently, there are many offices here. But still you can get to the residence of the emperor.

During the tour, you can visit the palace of Kuiden, where the emperor holds official ceremonies and performs his imperial duties. But happiness will not be complete if you go to the gift shop at the end of the excursion. It is necessary to book free tickets to the Imperial Palace in advance. The tour lasts a little over an hour. (Address: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, metro station: Otemachi, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tozai, Hanzomon, Mita.) Tour schedule for the Imperial Palace: from Monday to Friday at 10.00 and 13.30, Saturday - Sunday, during Holding national holidays and from July 21 to August 31: non-working days).

PLAY ON THE EXCHANGE

It is a pity that you can no longer witness the wailing and gnashing of teeth on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, a haven of global giants such as Toyota and Sony. The era of live trading ended in 1999. The second largest in the world, the Tokyo stock market is now almost completely equipped with modern computers, which means that work in the building takes place in an unnatural silence.The former trading hall was moved to a huge glass building of cylindrical shape with names and current stock prices of global companies. But if you want to make up for what you missed, come on weekdays during working hours (09.00-11.00, 12.30-15.00). A guided tour (in English) lasts approximately 40 minutes,Of which 20 minutes are told about the history of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. On the way back, do not forget to buy a T-shirt, mug or golf balls in the souvenir shop. (Address: 2-1 Nihonbashi-Kabutocho, Chuo-ku, Kayabacho metro station, Hibiya line, Tozai Tour in English is held daily, Monday to Friday at 13.30)

RUNNING AT PANDA

The area of entertainment, temples, ancient houses and shopping streets - Asakusa - in fact, the biggest trap for tourists in Tokyo. Few travelers can manage to get home without buying completely unnecessary souvenirs, such as parks of a geisha. And if you do not suffer from an attack of shopaholism, then there are all chances to go broke on a rickshaw. So if you decide to visit the park Hanayashiki,Gates of thunder or Shinto sanctuary Imado Shrine, we recommend using a minibus in the form of a panda. The panda bus leaves from the information tourist center "Asakusa Kanko Emaki". (Panda bus schedule: daily 10.00-17.00 every forty minutes. Bus stops: Suijobasu-mae, Nitenmonhonten-mae, Imadojinja-mae, Asakusakenban-mae, Hanayashiki-mae, Tawaramachieki-mae, Kaminarimon-mae, Suijobasu-mae. Direction of traffic: Asakusa Kanko Emaki, Nitenmon Honten, Asakusa, Taito-ku Asakusa Kanko Emaki information and tourist center is located at the exit of Asakusa metro station, Ginza line, Toei Asakusa).

STANDING IN THE CLUB

Few will argue with the fact that it's easy to stay in Tokyo without a senama in your pocket, as soon as it comes to concert tickets. But, if you make some efforts, then you can listen to the game of good musicians for free.
Walk and listen to the famous game of Japanese drummers, without spending any yen, you can go to Yoyogi Park (Address: 2-1 Yoyogi Kamizounocho, Shibuya-ku, Harajuku metro station (Yamanote line), Yoyogi Koen (Chiyoda line), Yoyogi Hachiman ( Line Odakyu).
You can also go to the What the Dickens pub in Ebisu, where local bands perform and excite your playing nightly silence several times a week. (Address: Roob 6 Building 4F, 1-13-3 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu metro station, Yamanote line, Saikyo, Shonan-Shinjuku, Hibiya .The pub is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 5 pm - until the morning, on Sundays From 17.00 to 00.00).
If you love noisy parties and dancing before falling, then this can be done completely free of charge. For example, for many parties in the nightclub Ruby Room in the Shibuya area, the place where foreigners are mostly gathered, the entrance is free. But you should know in advance the schedule, of course, if you do not belong to the number of those who like to dance in the open. (Address: Kasumi Bldg 4F, 2-25-17 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya metro station, lines: Yamanote, Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshin, Keio Inokashira.) The club is open daily from 17.00 to 05.00. A 10-minute walk from the Ruby Room, next to Roppongi-dori, is the Oath Club. Every night it hosts parties with famous Japanese DJs, the entrance to the club is free. (Address: 4-5-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya station, Yamanote, Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshin, Keio Inokashira.) The club is open every day except Sunday, from 21.00 to 05.00, on Friday and Saturday the club closes at 8am ).

STAY IN THE PARK

If you like walking in the fresh air and lucky with the weather, then in Tokyo there are a couple of beautiful parks, where you should go to one of the days in the Japanese capital.

The Himonya Dobutsu Hiroba Park is perfect for families, especially children of primary school age. Kids can play with guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs and even ponies. Ride a pony - 150 yen (50 rubles) per trip, but communication with other animals is absolutely free. There you can ride on the lake by boat. The cost of renting a boat on the lake is only 100 yen (35 rubles) for half an hour,Too, you can say almost nothing. (Address: 6-9-31 Himonya, Meguro-ku, Gagkugei-Daigaku metro station, Tokyu Toyoko line The park is open daily from 10.00 to 11.30 and from 13.30 to 15.00).
Another place where you can completely relax for free or ride a bicycle is the three-kilometer cycle path of the Palace Cycling Course, which runs along Uchibori-dori Street from the northern part of Hibiya Park and around the moat that encloses the Imperial Palace from the north.

On Sundays, from 10.00 to 15.00, 250 bicycles are leased according to the system "who came first and served first". You can choose a normal bicycle, a two-wheeled bike for a child, a tricycle for a baby, or a bicycle - a tandem. The park is easy to find, coming from exit number 2 at the Nijubashi-Mae metro station, the Chiyoda line.