When in Tokyo, you should definitely plan your trips and make sure that you check out the right places as you are spending some time there. There are three important things that you should take time to consider when you are in Tokyo and these are these things: food, tourist spots, and accommodations.

Food

This is finally the land of the real thing-sushi, soba noodles, tonkatsu, teriyaki, and so many other authentic Japanese dishes which you would find hard to find in your home land. While they may be easy to spot in your own country, they may not really taste that authentic or be priced accordingly.

All over Tokyo, not only would you find a lot of the foods mentioned (and maybe even find some that you haven’t tried before) but you would also be able to find street foods around. If you are staying in a guest house or with a friend, it would be good to try making a trip to the market to personally see what could go into your kitchen and try to whip up some authentic dishes yourself. Tokyo is teeming with fresh seafood which you should not pass up on.

Of course, you shouldn’t forget the desserts that you can find in Tokyo too. Try to drop by bakeries and convenience stores to sink your teeth into delectable sweets and desserts. Their crepes are really good.

Tourist Spots

Japan is famous for its eastern culture which spans a lot of history. But when it comes to visiting Tokyo, you should also consider even the modern tourist spots that should not be missed. Of course, there’s Tokyo Disneyland for the kids and the kids at heart. You should also take time to see the temples and the dojos which have been previously put up in Tokyo. The Meiji Shrine is not to be missed with its dynasty still reverberating through its walls.

Then of course, you should also try the night life that Tokyo boasts of. There are plenty of bars and restaurants which you can find in Tokyo specifically in Roponggi and there are also English speaking bars which you can easily find there if you want to have a good time.

Accommodation

There are various places that tourists can check in at. For cheaper ones, there are themed inns that serve like dormitories boasting of its various themes including beds.

Tokyo is indeed a place where everything can be found for a tourist or a gaijin like you. But it is also small and quite expensive in terms of accommodations. However, this can be solved if you decide to live in a share house in the meantime if you’re staying for a longer time like a year. It works just like an apartment where you can have other people around as well. If you’re from Australia, you must be familiar with these types of guest houses. In Tokyo, many share houses are available like the Come on UP Shared House among others.

Take your time to find the best share house for you before you even come to Tokyo. This way you would be able to really take note of the features and other important things that must be taken care of before you get into the share house. You would also find that these share houses would help you keep your budget as you stay in Tokyo. Plus, you might meet new friends in the process. It’s a good way to exchange cultures as well in simple ways. You can dine with foreign nationals just right there in the house without having to find them at all.