Written by Aarohi
Looking for something low-cost to do over Golden Week?
What happens?
With hotel and transport prices surging over Golden Week, traveling over this hotly anticipated holiday quickly becomes a spendy affair. But there’s good news: a surprising number of Tokyo’s best gardens, plus a couple of hands-on science spots, drop their entry fees across May 4 and 5.
May 4 (Greenery Day)
Free for everyone
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- Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
- Hamarikyu Gardens
- Rikugien Garden
- Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden
- Kiyosumi Garden
- Former Iwasaki Residence Garden
- Former Furukawa Garden
- Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden
- Tonogayato Garden
- Jindai Botanical Gardens
- Yumenoshima Tropical Botanical Garden
May 5 (Children’s Day)
Free for ages 18 and under
- National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) — permanent exhibition only
Free for children aged 4 through junior high school
- Konica Minolta Science Dome
Free for junior high school students and under
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
