{"id":37758,"date":"2025-10-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/?p=37758"},"modified":"2025-10-10T18:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:30:56","slug":"5-budget-but-super-fun-date-courses-in-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/5-budget-but-super-fun-date-courses-in-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Budget (But Super Fun) Dates in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tokyo always makes it in the top 10 of the world\u2019s most expensive cities to live in, but going on a date in this megacity doesn\u2019t always have to cost a third of your paycheck. In fact, some of the best dates here can cost you no more than \u00a55,000 per couple. Here are Savvy\u2019s personally recommended budget dates for couples in Tokyo, suitable fo<\/span>r<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table\"><ol><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#1-seasonal-picnic-plans\">1. Seasonal Picnic Plans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#2-walking-tours-mystery-games\">2. Walking Tours &amp; Mystery Games<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#3-public-art-garden-tours\">3. Public Art &amp; Garden Tours<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#4-a-kaitenzushi-date\">4. A Kaitenzushi\u00a0Date<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#5-hanging-out-at-a-game-center\">5. Hanging Out At A Game Center<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='1-seasonal-picnic-plans'>1. Seasonal Picnic Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"budget dates in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-95822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885-380x259.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1437538885.jpg 1270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: Wirestock<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autumn foliage, winter illuminations, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cherry blossoms or fireworks<\/span>\u2014there are plenty of seasonal events to enjoy in Tokyo, and many of them are usually gratis. If you want to make them into a proper date, head to your nearest <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/100-yen-shop-must-haves-for-cherry-blossom-viewing-2024\/\">100 yen shop<\/a> and get a plastic sheet to sit on and some lap blankets for fall\/winter dates, then choose a few drinks and treats from your local supermarket, caf\u00e9 or restaurant. Find a good spot and take in the atmosphere<\/span>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it\u2019s the fall, enjoying an afternoon sitting in Yoyogi Park (free entrance!) or Showa Memorial Park (\u00a5450 entrance fee per person) with some hot chocolate and a blanket to wrap around yourselves is a wonderful, casual date idea too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can literally customize this date course to match any season, event or situation. It\u2019s not only a cheap date, but one that you can do in a variety of different ways and even make into a tradition if it goes well enough. The only expenses to consider here are transportation, food and admission costs to parks if applicable, though aiming for a free park is even smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average Cost:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a51,500-\u00a52,500<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended Places: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoyogi Park, Showa Memorial Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park, Kasai Rinkai Park, Odaiba Kaihin Park, Shiba Park<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='2-walking-tours-mystery-games'>2. Walking Tours &amp; Mystery Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"International couple walking (Western and Asians) image.\" class=\"wp-image-95819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1200949568.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: chachamal<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have lived in Tokyo for several years, or even your entire life, but how well do you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> know the city?<\/span> There are numerous private guided tours of Tokyo that offer unique<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> courses of their own. If you are on a shoestring date budget, try a free walking tour offered by groups like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyolocalized.com\/booking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tokyo Localized<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tfwt.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tokyo Free Walking Tour<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyofreeguide.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tokyo Free Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyosgg.jp\/guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tokyo SGG Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are a great way to see the city up close and personal. Some offer free private tours, too, so if you don\u2019t want to share your date with a group of tourists, inquire about those as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best of all, you can always stop by at a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taiyaki<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fish-shaped red bean dessert) or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">takoyaki<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (savory octopus balls) stand, caf\u00e9 or restaurant after the tour and enjoy a fun, local meal in a little-known shop with your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you&#8217;re a bit more adventurous, buy your <a href=\"https:\/\/realdgame.jp\/s\/chikanazo2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo Metro Underground Mystery Game<\/a> kit at one of the designated locations and spend the day solving real-life puzzles and playing Sherlock Holmes in Tokyo. The game kit costs \u00a53,300 per person but includes a 24-hour valid transportation ticket for the subway and lots of bonding and team-building activities with your partner as you desperately try to figure it all out. The game is renewed annually, so it&#8217;s worth making it a yearly tradition!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average Cost:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a50-\u00a53,300 for the tours, plus transportation and food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='3-public-art-garden-tours'>3. Public Art &amp; Garden Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Public Art &amp; Garden Tours Tokyo budget dates in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-37764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0155-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tokyo is renowned for its diverse styles in fashion and cuisine. Still, it\u2019s also home to some incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/art-architecture-5-unique-buildings-see-tokyo\/\">architectural works<\/a>, stunning Japanese and Western gardens and parks, and beautiful public art pieces. While I\u2019ve written about Tokyo\u2019s top <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/10-unique-date-spots-in-tokyo-that-dont-involve-rowing-boats-or-sushi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 unique date spots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before, going to check out public displays of art in places like Roppongi, Shibuya or Shinjuku, can lead to new discoveries, great conversations and maybe even finding your own little piece of Tokyo to share.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want help finding public art near you, check out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jptca.org\/en\/publicart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan Traffic Culture Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s website, where they have lists of wonderful sightseeing spots to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also many <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/7-free-art-galleries-ginza\/\">free public museums and art galleries<\/a> with impressive gardens and cafes: the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture, TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery, Museum of Yebisu Beer, Shiseido Gallery, Advertising Museum Tokyo and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average Cost:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a50-\u00a54,000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended Places:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roppongi Hills, Midtown, Mohri Garden, Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Ginza Six, Tokyo Station and all museums and galleries mentioned above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='4-a-kaitenzushi-date'>4. A Kaitenzushi&nbsp;Date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-488199811-1024x683-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-488199811-1024x683-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Kaitenzushi\u00a0Date\" class=\"wp-image-37765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-488199811-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-488199811-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-488199811-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-488199811-1024x683-1-380x253.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: captainsecret<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t love <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/5-all-time-favorite-conveyor-belt-sushi-restaurants-that-are-definitely-worth-your-time\/\"><em>kaitenzushi<\/em> (conveyor belt sushi)<\/a>? It\u2019s affordable, delicious and offers some truly unique flavors if you visit a lesser-known chain location.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Many kaitenzushi diners sell a wide variety of other dishes like&nbsp;<em>karaage<\/em>&nbsp;(fried chicken), takoyaki, French fries, edamame and other non-fishy delights, as well as a good selection of beers, highballs, and, of course, sake.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They also have season-limited special dishes, and sometimes collaboration desserts with famous pastry shops in Tokyo, too, so you never know what you might find.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of great <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/5-all-time-favorite-conveyor-belt-sushi-restaurants-that-are-definitely-worth-your-time\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sushi train chain restaurants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore, and many of them offer English menus as well. Plus, depending on which chain you choose to go to, or what day of the week you visit, you might only pay \u00a5100 per plate of sushi, which makes this an even more budget-friendly option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average Cost:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a51,000-\u00a55,000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended restaurants:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamazushi, Kurazushi, Gansozushi<\/span>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sushiro, Genki Sushi, Kappa Sushi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='5-hanging-out-at-a-game-center'>5. Hanging Out At A Game Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Couple having fun in playroom. Playing a games. Smiling woman looking at camera.\" class=\"wp-image-95816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-1306620752.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: Liderina<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While visiting a game center might sound like the most junior high date around, it\u2019s actually so much fun for any age group out there. If you and your partner are into video games, UFO catchers, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gatchapon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mini toy machines) or good old <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purikur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a (photo booths), embrace your geekier side and go for it! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some purikura stations have special, season-limited photo booths too, featuring holiday-themed characters, celebrity backgrounds or even posing with one of Japan\u2019s pro wrestlers. It\u2019s a lot of fun just to see what they have to offer, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer more physically active games, many game centers nowadays have VR attractions, basketball or dart shooting games, table tennis, air hockey and virtual soccer that you can play together too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even if you aren\u2019t that into video games, you never know what sort of fun you might get up to. A good friend of mine had some time to kill while waiting for a movie, so she and her date went to the game center and played Mario Kart. They had a blast racing one another, and it really opened up new avenues for conversation between them, which brought them closer and led to them starting to date seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average Cost:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a5500-\u00a55,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tokyo is an amazing wonderland of things to see and do that suit literally all tastes and interests, but dating doesn\u2019t have to leave you shaking your wallet for spare change before payday. Consider this your guide to getting the most out of your dates in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>What are your recommendations for fun budget dates in Tokyo? Let us know in the comments below.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to impress your date but can\u2019t really afford a fancy dinner out? Not a problem. 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