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Free Things To Do When Taking A Japan Vacation

Posted On : Sep-17-2010 | seen (630) times | Article Word Count : 413 |

You’ve spent all this time saving for a trip to Japan and realize that even though you’re ready to take this magical vacation, money might be a little tight once you get to the Land of the Rising Sun. Still, you shouldn’t cancel your Japan vacation quite yet since there are plenty of great, free things to do once you get there.
You’ve spent all this time saving for a trip to Japan and realize that even though you’re ready to take this magical vacation, money might be a little tight once you get to the Land of the Rising Sun. Still, you shouldn’t cancel your Japan vacation quite yet since there are plenty of great, free things to do once you get there. Check out some of our favorite free things to do in Japan below:

Free Observatories: Paying a visit to Tokyo should include a trip to one of the city’s many free observatories where you can take in a magnificent view of the city from one of its various observatories. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city by making your way to one of its free observatories.

Imperial Palace Tour: Guided walking tours of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace are a great way to see the inner palace grounds of this fantastic locale. Lasting about 75 minutes apiece, these guided tours have English audio tapes for anyone that doesn’t speak Japanese to listen in on. One small warning however … if you’re interested in taking this tour, you’ll need to apply for approval from the Imperial Household Agency in advance.

Toyota Mega Web: This theme park and exhibition hall created by Toyota includes free attractions, shops and more for anyone that loves cars and/or theme parks.

The House of Councillors in Tokyo: Visit the House of Councillors in Tokyo for free. This interesting look into a major political building of Tokyo is free and last about one hour.

Akihabara Tour: One of the more popular places to visit in Tokyo and one of the best places to purchase electronic products and experience Tokyo’s pop culture, Akihabara has its own tourism association (Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association) operates free guided tours in English.

Fuji TV Headquarters: A landmark in Odaiba, Tokyo, Fuji Television’s headquarters allows visitors to watch TV program recording studios, visit its rooftop garden, shops and more on this free tour.

Banknote and Postage Stamp Museum: Anyone interested in seeing how banknotes and postage stamps are made should definitely stop by this fascinating museum. With over 2,800 items on display, this museum is fun for people of all ages.

We realize that a trip to Japan may be a bit pricey for some, which is why these free activities are perfect for most people. Enjoy these adventures and more on your next trip to Japan with AsiaImpressions!

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Articles by Tia Jones, a freelance writer who contributes for affordable travel tours for tours4fun.com.For more information about how Tours4fun can help you plan a trip to your next travel destination visit www.tours4fun.com, Japan vacation.

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