Seaboi's PRE-Footprint: November 2010

Free Stuff:
Free observation in Tokyo:
1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building ObservatoriesPhoto (c) Shizuko MishimaThere are observatories in both buildings: the North Tower and the South Tower. You may be able to see Mt. Fuji if it's a fine day. Souvenir shops sell various items.2. St. Luke's Garden Observatory - Seiroka GardenThe free observatory is located in the 47th floor of the Seiroka Tower. Enjoy the view of Sumida River.3. Harumi Passenger Boat Terminal ObservatoryAddress: 5-7-1 Harumi Chuo-ku, TokyoAccess: Tokyo Toei Bus to Harumi-futou StopOpen: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays/ 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (- 8 p.m. from April to Oct.) on weekends and holidays4. Shinjuku NS Building ObservatoryThe free observatory is located in the 30th floor. Enjoy the view of Shibuya area.5. Haneda Airport - Big BirdFree observatories are located in first terminal and the second terminal buildings.6. Bunkyo Civic Center ObservatoryThe free observatory is located in the 25th floor. There are also restaurants and cafes.7. Caretta Shiodome - Dentsu BuildingThe free observatories are located in the 46th and 47th floors of the Dentsu Building. Enjoy the view of the Sumida River and the Hamarikyu Garden.8. Carrot Tower ObservatoryThe free observatory is located in the 26th floor of Carrot Tower, Setagaya-ku. Enjoy the view of the Bay Bridge.9. Ebisu Garden Place The free observatories are located in the 38th and 39th floors of the Ebisu Garden Place Tower. You can enjoy the view of the Tokyo Tower.10. Tokyo Marunouchi Building - Maru-biruThe lobby located in the 35th floor of the building is a good place to see the city view. There are luxury restaurants located in the 35th and 36th floors.

Free Guides: www.tokyofreeguide.com

Free Events (ART): http://www.tokyoartbeat.com/list/event_free
Shopping:

Japan for free : http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/rtg/pdf/pg-813.pdf

15 things to do for free in Tokyo by hostel world : http://www.hostelworld.com/travel-features/163/15-things-to-do-for-free-in-tokyo

Free Bus Routes in Tokyo :http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/06/free-bus-routes-in-tokyo/

Itinerary Suggestions(1day for free) : http://tcvb.or.jp/en/arearoute/themeroute/free.html

http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~etc.e/index.html

Free Walking Tours : http://5.pro.tok2.com/~tcgc/english/

Free Guide on art museums and galleries : http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~etc.e/index.html

100 Yen Stores:

100 yen shops (Japanese: hyaku en shop) sell a wide range of products for 105 yen per item (100 yen plus 5 percent consumption tax). This corresponds to roughly one US dollar per item, making the shops a great source for travelers and residents on a budget.

There are thousands of 100 yen shops across Japan, ranging in size from multi-storey "department stores" to small corners in shopping malls. Market leader Daiso operates over two thousand stores nationwide and pursues an aggressive expansion policy.

One of the largest 100 yen shops in central Tokyo is Daiso Harajuku in Takeshita Dori, just a few steps from Harajuku Station, while Japan's largest 100 yen shop, Daiso Giga Machida, spans 5 floors in front of Machida Station (30 minutes, 360 yen from Shinjuku by Odakyu Railways).
Large stores in other cities include: Daiso Sapporo Chuo (South 2 West 2, Odori Station), Daiso Nagoya Sakae Skyle (Sakae Station), Daiso Osaka Nihonbashi (Nihonbashi Station), Daiso Kobe Promena (Promena Kobe, Kobe Station) and Daiso Fukuoka Kotsu Center (Fukuoka Kotsu Center, Hakata Station).

By purchasing products in huge quantities and at big discounts from countries with low production and labor costs, 100 yen shops are able to offer an amazing range of products at a price that is often below the product's actual value.

Tokyo: Flea (Free) Markets : http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298184-c103776/Tokyo:Japan:Flea.Free.Markets.html
Accomodation:
Some Capsule Hotel don't allow female!
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/
www.odakyu-travel.co.jp/english

Cheap accomodation:

Tokyo Japan Cheap Hotels-
Hotel Century Southern Tower-An outstanding lobby with Contemporary design and striking views of the city. Located between Yoyogi station and Shinjuku station, walking distance from the excellent department stores Tokyu Hands and Takashimaya.

Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo- Location is perfect - right between Yoyogi station and Shinjuku station, walking distance from all Shinjuku Attractions, Nightlife and excellent department stores. The lobby and rooms are beautifully renovated, so don't be fooled by the bland exterior.

I know some of you are looking for the Shinjuku Washington Hotel, because of the cheap rates and central location. But I want to be careful about this, because I've heard some mixed opinions lately from a few friends who stayed there. So you'll have to decide for yourself if this is really a good deal.

The B Akasaka Hotel Tokyo- located in Akasaka, a very central location bordering Ginza’s northwest side. Convenient 10 min walk from Roppongi, Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace.
Prince Hotel Shinjuku Tokyo- in the heart of Shinjuku.

Tokyo Green Palace Hotel- Situated in Akakasa, a quiet neighborhood between Shinjuku and Roppongi.

Shibuya Tokyu Inn Tokyo- Right smack in the middle of the Coolest area in Tokyo-Shibuya, with it's huge neon signs and futuristic ambiance.

Rose Garden Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo- conveniently located in the heart of Shinjuku, with easy access through Shinjuku station to any part of Tokyo.

Hotel Listel Shinjuku Tokyo- Lively and bustling Shinjuku offers excellent transportation options, easy access to Department stores, electrical appliance megastores and huge book stores.
Hotel Villa Fontaine Shinjuku Tokyo
City Hotel Nuts Tokyo
The B Roppongi Hotel Tokyo
Sunroute Takadanobaba Hotel Tokyo- Conveniently located in Ikebukuro, not far from Shinjuku. Attractions nearby the hotel include Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi park famous for cosplay, and Omotesando fashion Avenue.

Transport:

Tokyo Great Cycling Tour (TGCT) is one day cycling tour visiting major sightseeing spots in Tokyo. Even if you have been there before, you will experience something different when riding a bike.Our tour is more for general tourists, not for serious cyclists. If you can ride a bike, why don't you try TGCT to discover another side of Tokyo? We trust that your days in Tokyo will prove to be both enjoyable and valuable!

Interactive Tokyo Map : http://www.tokyomap.com/

Guide service : http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/guideservice/guideservice/index.html#3

Subway of Tokyo