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27 Free Things to Do in Tokyo — Walking Tour Routes and Maps!

January 15, 2016 by Deia 10 Comments

Other Interesting Neighborhoods in Tokyo

One thing I love about Tokyo is how much there is to take in while just walking around the city, even when there’s no particular attraction to see. The three neighborhoods below are great places to visit without any plans.

 

Shimokitazawa

Hipster shops in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Shimokitazawa oozes cool. It’s the perfect place to go if you want to spend your day hanging out at little cafes and browsing indie shops for clothes, records, and tchotchkes.

The layout of the neighborhood itself is a little maze-like; you’ll probably get a little lost but you also probably won’t mind. The area has lots of alleys too narrow for motor vehicles, which means that you can walk wherever you want without worrying about traffic.

Click here to compare prices for hotels in Shimokitazawa

 

Akihabara

Famed for its electronic stores, Akihabara is geek heaven. Other things of note: maid cafes, manga and anime stores, and video game shops. Akihabara Hokoten (pedestrian paradise) is held every Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. (until 6 p.m. from April to September).

Click here to compare prices for hotels in Akihabara

 

Sugamo

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This is not a common tourist destination, but that’s exactly why I went. When I visited, I mostly only saw old Japanese ladies. This neighborhood is not known as “Old Ladies’ Harajuku” for nothing.

Old people flock to Sugamo to visit Koganji Temple, where there’s a statue that is said to have healing powers. Shops that cater to the elderly line the Jizo-dori street from the train station to the temple, selling clothes and food items at reasonable prices.

The area is also equipped with conveniences for older people. For example, there are plenty of seats along the street and signs pointing to the nearest defibrillator machines in case a heart attack happens.

Click here to compare prices for hotels in Sugamo

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Comments

  1. Thais says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:41 AM

    Loved it! We’ll be in Tokyo next week, very handy! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Deia says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:58 AM

      You’re welcome! Have fun in Tokyo. :)

      Reply
  2. Megan Indoe says

    July 7, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    This is super helpful with ideas and maps! This is going to help us big time in how to spend our time in Tokyo! Thanks so much for putting this together!

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    • Deia says

      July 8, 2016 at 5:43 PM

      My pleasure, Megan! I did so much research for my own trip to Tokyo that it would’ve been a waste to not write it all down and share it. :)

      Reply
  3. Paulina says

    June 15, 2016 at 11:01 AM

    I absolutely love your guide and will follow it during my stay in Tokyo next August. All the best in the world for you :)

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    • Deia says

      June 15, 2016 at 1:58 PM

      Thank you, Paulina! Glad you like it! :)

      Reply
  4. Leanna says

    May 16, 2016 at 6:54 AM

    Hello, I love you blog. How many hours did it take to visit places in 1 neighborhood? For example, all the places you mentioned to visit in Shibuya. I am going to Japan next week for 4 days. Thank you :)

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    • Deia says

      May 19, 2016 at 2:35 PM

      Hi Leanna, I’m not sure if this will reach you in time, but it depends. The route in Shinjuku, for example, would take a whole day, especially if you go shopping or sit at a bar for a couple of hours. For me the other routes take maybe half a day, so I could do two neighborhoods if I spend the entire day exploring. It gets tiring though, so bring good walking shoes!

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  5. best area to stay in tokyo says

    May 13, 2016 at 6:53 AM

    Thank you for this guide !
    It will be very useful :)

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    • Deia says

      May 19, 2016 at 2:36 PM

      Glad to have helped! :)

      Reply

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