Tokyo Tourist Traps: Are these popular Tokyo destinations worth your time? | Japan Station 177

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about some of Tokyo's most popular tourist sites. Are they tourist traps or worth your time? We're also joined by stand up comedian and tour guide Shuhei "Shoe" Murakami.

👉Topics Discussed

• Is Tokyo Skytree a tourist trap? Should you visit it?
• Should you visit Tokyo Tower?
• Should you visit Tokyo Disneyland? Is it a tourist trap?
• Is Tokyo Disneyland expensive?
• Is Akihabara a tourist trap?
• Is Akihabara expensive?
• About the observation deck on the 45th floor of Tokyo Metropolitan Main Building No. 1
• Is Golden Gai a tourist trap?
• What is senbero 
• About cheap bars and izakaya in Tokyo
• About bungee jumping in Tokyo
• About Fuji Q Highland
• About Roppongi
• About scam bars and shadey barkers
• What to avoid in Roppongi and other entertainment districts
• About kyacchi 
• About scam bars and how they overcharge you
• And much more!

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Check out his first appreance on Japan Station:

• The Fascinating Life of Stand-Up Comedian Shuhei “Shoe” Murakami | Japan Station 45: https://japankyo.com/2020/08/about-shuhei-shoe-murakami/

This is the article this episode was inspired by.

• 8 Tourist Traps To Avoid In Times Square Read More: https://www.explore.com/1444465/tourist-traps-avoid-times-square/

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