Emergency Numbers : Police: 110 | Medical / Fire: 119 | Local Currency: JPY (1 USD ≈ 155JPY)
Name
Type
Cost / Night
Address
Tips & Rules
Customa Cafe Oji 24h Cafe
2000 JPY
1-13-16 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 24-hour manga and internet cafe with private booths, flat mat seats, and shower facilities for long/overnight stays.
Supermarket Discount Hours : Supermarkets like Maruetsu Petit apply 20% to 50% discount stickers (‘Hangaku’) on bento, sushi, and prepared foods between 19:30 and 21:00.Best Cheap Eats : Gyudon beef bowl chains (Matsuya, Sukiya) offer filling meals under 500 JPY; Matsuya includes free miso soup with dine-in meals.
Supermarket
Best Budget Buys
Address (Google Maps)
Gyomu Super Oji Store Bulk rice, frozen dumplings, store-brand noodles, soybean products, and large sauces.
2-4-1 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002
Maruetsu Petit Komagome Evening discounted bento boxes, store-brand snacks, and daily clearance produce.
2-1-1 Komagome, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0003
No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.
Location
Address (Google Maps)
Where to Find It
Asukayama Park Drinking Fountains 1-1-3 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 Multiple public drinking water fountains available throughout the park grounds, open 24/7.
Location
Address (Google Maps)
Hours & Notes
Asukayama Park Public Restrooms 1-1-3 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 Clean municipal restrooms located inside the park near the Asukayama Monorail station, free and accessible 24/7.
JR Oji Station Public Toilet (North Exit) 1-3-1 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 Public accessible toilets near the station entrance, open during train operational hours.
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.
Best Way to Move Around : Walking or using the JR Yamanote Line (Komagome) / JR Keihin-Tohoku Line & Tokyo Metro Namboku Line (Oji).Standard Fare : 180JPYTransit Scams to Avoid : None
Best Budget Carrier : povo 2.0 (by KDDI)How to Keep Data Costs Low : povo 2.0 offers a 0 JPY monthly base plan. Purchase small data toppings pay-as-you-go as needed to keep the SIM active.
Scam
How to Avoid It
Fake Monk Charity Scam Avoid individuals dressed as monks offering brass trinkets or prayer cards in exchange for cash donations around major transit hubs.
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