Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Tokyo Budget Guide

Emergency Numbers: Police: 110 | Medical / Fire: 119 | Local Currency: JPY (1 USD ≈ 155JPY)

Map of Budget Spots

Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation

Name	Type	Cost / Night	Address	Tips & Rules
Customa Cafe Morishita	24h Cafe	2400 JPY	1-12-7 Morishita, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0004	Private booths with flat seats, free Wi-Fi, soft drinks, and shower facilities. Night package rate starts around 20:00.

Cheap Groceries & Free Meals

Supermarket Discount Hours: Reductions start around 18:00 with 20% off stickers, ramping up to 50% off (‘Hangaku’ 半額) between 19:30 and 20:30 at OK Store and Akafuda-ya.
Best Cheap Eats: Sukiya and Matsuya near Morishita Station offer rice bowl meals (Gyudon) starting around 400 JPY, often with free hot tea and miso soup.

Discount Supermarkets

Supermarket	Best Budget Buys	Address (Google Maps)
OK Store Hirano	House-made bentos (from 299 JPY), store-brand bread, discount rice, tofu, and cheap beverages.	1-12-1 Hirano, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0023
Akafuda-ya Morishita	Deeply discounted evening meals, clearance produce, cheap eggs, and store-brand groceries.	1-12-7 Morishita, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0004

Free Meals & Food Banks

No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.

Free Water & Public Restrooms

Free Drinking Water Points

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Where to Find It
Kiyosumi Park Water Fountain	3-3 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0024	Public outdoor drinking water fountain located near the main entrance paths of the open park.
Fukagawa Library Hydration Station	3-3-39 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0024	Indoor water cooler located near the main reading room on the 1st floor during operating hours.

Free Public Toilets

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Hours & Notes
Morishita Station Public Restrooms	1-13-10 Morishita, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0004	Clean, accessible public toilets located inside the station concourse near the Toei Oedo/Shinjuku Line turnstiles.
Kiyosumi Park Public Restroom	3-3 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0024	Free public park restroom with wheelchair access, open 24/7.

Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers

Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets

Place	Address (Google Maps)	Wi-Fi & Desk Details
Fukagawa Library	3-3-39 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0024	Free library Wi-Fi and designated quiet study desks equipped with electrical sockets for laptop use.
McDonald’s Morishita	2-17-7 Morishita, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0004	Free McDonald’s Wi-Fi. Power outlets available on counter seating areas.

Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.

Cheap Showers & Public Baths

Location	Cost	Address (Google Maps)	How to Use
Tokiwa-yu Sento	520 JPY	2-3-8 Tokiwa, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0006	Renovated traditional neighborhood sento with modern bath facilities, sauna, and hot springs. Soap and shampoo sold at desk.

Getting Around Cheaply

Best Way to Move Around: Walking or riding a bicycle (or Luup e-bike rental). Metro travel via Toei Oedo Line / Hanzomon Line.
Standard Fare: 180JPY
Transit Scams to Avoid: None

SIM Cards & Internet

Best Budget Carrier: povo 2.0 (by au) or LINEMO
How to Keep Data Costs Low: povo 2.0 has a 0 JPY monthly base fee; buy pay-as-you-go data toppings (e.g., 3GB for 990 JPY) as needed to keep the number active.

Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid

Common Local Scams

Scam	How to Avoid It
Fake Monk Charity Scam	Occasionally seen near major pedestrian bridges or riverfronts; individuals dressed as monks offer beads or brass tokens then demand high cash donations. Simply shake your head, say ‘No’, and keep walking.

Areas to Avoid at Night:

None