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Free things to see in Tokyo
Tokyo has 71 verified free places on Wanloria. The highlights: Sensō-ji, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing.
Sensō-jiCulture · ~1 h visit · Free · The main hall is open from 6:00 to 17:00. (October to March opening time is 6:30)Meiji ShrineCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeShibuya CrossingCulture · ~30 min visit · FreeUeno ParkNature · ~1 h visit · FreeKōkyoCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeRoppongi HillsCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeMode Gakuen Cocoon TowerCulture · ~30 min visit · Free · 10:00 - 20:00 (except Sundays and public holidays)HachikōCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeYasukuni ShrineCulture · ~35 min visit · Free · 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in January, February, November, and December)Edo CastleCulture · ~2 h visit · FreeHouse of CouncillorsCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeTsukiji MarketFood & drink · ~45 min visit · Free · The outdoor market closes early in the afternoon; the indoor market used to close at 13:00 for cleaning.Sumida RiverNature · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeTokyo DomeCulture · ~3 h visit · FreeTokyo MosqueCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeTōkaidō RoadCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeRainbow BridgeCulture · ~35 min visit · Free · Walkways: 09:00–21:00 in summer; 10:00–18:00 in winter; access closes 30 minutes earlierSt Mary's Cathedral, TokyoCulture · ~45 min visit · FreeNational Diet BuildingCulture · ~1 h visit · Free · Tours in English: Monday 14:00; Tuesday to Friday 15:00. No tours on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays or from 29 December to 3 January.Akasaka PalaceCulture · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeYoyogi ParkNature · ~1 h visit · FreeDaigo Fukuryū MaruCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeNihonbashiCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeTokyo International ForumCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeKōdōkanCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeSunshine 60Culture · ~1 h visit · FreeJapan National StadiumSport · ~1 h visit · FreeKasai Rinkai ParkCulture · ~1 h visit · Free · Open at all times (services and some facilities close on New Year’s Day; the aquarium and the Ferris wheel have their own closing days)Tokyo Big SightCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeNippon BudokanSport · ~1 h visit · FreeOmotesandōCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeInokashira ParkNature · ~1 h visit · FreeShinjuku Park TowerCulture · ~45 min visit · Free · 7:00-23:30 (varies by floor, shop or facility)Cathedral of the Holy ResurrectionCulture · ~45 min visit · FreeToranomon HillsNature · ~25 min visit · Free · See the official website for specific shop and restaurant hoursHie ShrineCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeKitanomaru ParkCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeYoyogi National GymnasiumSport · ~1 h visit · FreeToyosu MarketCulture · ~45 min visit · Free · Open to the public (no specific hours given in the source)Zōjō-ji TempleCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeKanda-myōjinCulture · ~45 min visit · FreeSengaku-ji TempleCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeUeno Tōshō-gūCulture · ~45 min visit · Free · 9:00-16:30 (October to February); 9:00-17:30 (March to September)Ariake ArenaSport · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeTokyo Tatsuimi International Swimming CentreSport · ~1 h visit · FreeKorakuen HallCulture · ~2 h visit · Free · See the events calendar on the official websiteKan'ei-ji TempleCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeTokyo TempleCulture · ~35 min visit · Free · The visitor centre is open to the public; the temple has closing times in 2026 and 2027.YūshūkanCulture · ~1 h visit · Free · Not available in supplied documentsTokyo Opera CityCulture · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeShibuya Public HallCulture · ~2 h visit · FreeTokyo Dome City AttractionsLeisure · ~4 h visit · Free · Today's opening hoursTomioka Hachiman-gūCulture · ~45 min visit · FreeMitaCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeNew National TheatreCulture · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeTōzen-ji TempleCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeZōshigaya CemeteryCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeHanazono ShrineCulture · ~35 min visit · FreeHara Museum of Contemporary ArtCulture · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeNakano BroadwayLeisure · ~1 h visit · FreeEast Gardens of the Imperial PalaceCulture · ~2 h visit · Free · 1 Mar–14 Apr 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); 15 Apr–end Aug 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30); 1–30 Sep 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); 1–31 Oct 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00); 1 Nov–end Feb 9:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30)Shinobazu PondCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeChidori-ga-fuchi moatCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeInstitute for Nature StudyNature · ~2 h visit · FreeFormer Sōgakudō Concert HallCulture · ~1 h visit · FreeNishiarai DaishiCulture · ~1 h visit · Free · Temple grounds gate 6:00～20:00 (February to 29 December), main hall and fortune slips 8:00～18:00, various reception desks and amulets 9:00～16:30, goshuin (temple stamps) 9:30～12:30, 13:00～16:30, old charm collection point 9:00～16:30Hibiya Open-Air Concert HallLeisure · ~1 h 30 min visit · Free · Music events limited to Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays between April and October; currently closed for refurbishment since 1 October 2025.Tokyo Opera City Concert HallCulture · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreeTokyo StadiumCulture · ~1 h 30 min visit · FreePokémon CenterLeisure · ~35 min visit · Free · Mon–Sun 10:00–21:00Pokemon Center Mega TokyoCulture · ~35 min visit · Free · 10:00–20:00
Frequently asked questions
What are the top free places in Tokyo?
Sensō-ji, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Ueno Park and Kōkyo.
How much time do you need for the free places in Tokyo?
The top five add up to about 4 h 30 min of visiting.