If you've already been to the famous tourist spots around Tokyo like Asakusa, Harajuku, and Kamakura, and you're looking for something new, you might be interested in the weird spots below.

Meguro Parasitological Museum


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As you can probably tell from the name, this museum is all about parasites. You might be a little disgusted by the idea of looking at parasites in jars, but this quirky museum has actually become a date spot. They have over 300 specimens on display, and it's the only museum in the world which exhibits parasites. And it's admission free.
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Meguro Parasitological Museum
Business hours: Tues - Sun, 10:00 to 17:00
Address: 4-1-1, Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0064, JAPAN
Access: 15 min. walk from the West Exit of JR Meguro Station

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Cat cafe


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If you're a cat lover, you're going to love this place! It depends on the store, but they have around 10 to 15 cats in the cafe, and you can play with them, give them treats, or just hold them in your lap.
Cat Cafe Nekorobi
Business Hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Address: 3F Tact T.O Building, 1-28-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku 170-0013
Tel : 03-6228-0646
E-mail: info@nekorobi.jp
Access: 6 min. walk from the East Exit of the JR Ikebukuro Station

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Cup Noodles Museum


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The Cup Noodles Museum, is just that, a museum about noodles. You`ll see noodles from all over the world displayed, and you can also eat some of the different kinds of noodles in the food court. The most popular attraction at this museum, is that you can make your own cup noodle. You can pick the soup, and the toppings, and even draw your own design on the cup.
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Cup Noodles Museum
Address: 2-3-4 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0001
Tel: General information: 045-345-0918
Museum hours: 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Holidays: Tuesdays (when Tuesday is a holiday, closed the following day)
Admission: Adults: 500 yen / children under 18 admitted free

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