First off, I am sure if you are visiting such a big city as Tokyo you are most definitely going to be doing a lot of walking. Walking and subways are the most common transportation. (Tip: Taxicabs are very expensive so if you are not looking to splurge then stay away!) You are certainly going to want a little backpack or larger size purse to keep all of your belonging in such as a camera, water, money, maps, etc. Another thing you are going to want is a nice pair of walking shoes. If you are planning to visit many temples and go inside then wear shoes and socks because you will be required to take them off.
As for clothes, the weather over in Tokyo right now is not much off from here in the United States. Around this time of the year the weather is in the high 50's to somewhere in the 60's. So jeans, t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, sweaters, raincoats, and maybe a thicker jacket or sweater incase there is a day where it is a bit cooler. Keep in mind though that fashion in Japan is something that is very important. Everyone presents themselves in different ways but always keep it somewhat classy casual. So if you are bringing long and short-sleeved shirts make sure they are not ripped up nor have stains on them.
I know one thing I was nervous about was adaptors. Honestly, I never used one once. Our two prong plugs fit into the walls of the Hostel I stayed at just fine and if I did need something with a three-prong plug there were extension cords available. With that being said, I still think it would not be too bad of an idea to bring one. They are tiny and will not take up any room at all. Better safe than sorry!
Do not forget you are toiletries! Some things are not very easy to get over there. Deodorant is one of them. They are becoming more common to find however, they just do not work as well. So if you do not want to feel like you are sweating and smelly all day I advise you to bring you are own. In addition, medicine is different in Tokyo so make sure you pack you are own from home incase you feel you are coming down with something.
Snacks! I'll admit it may take a while to become accustomed to the Japanese food so if you're a meticulous eater it's a good idea if you bring along some of you're favorite snacks so you don't go hungry.
Last but not least, please whatever you do MAKE SURE you do not lose you're passport. One of my good friends lost her entire purse, which contained her passport, while she was over their at a club that was forty-five minutes away from our hostel. Lucky for her Tokyo is one of the safest cities in world and the owner returned it to her when she went back. Everything was still in place. This happened another time as well to her, again she got it back. This should not only tell you that Tokyo is that safe but also make sure not to be careless!
I bet one of the biggest frustrations for some of you is what to pack for your trip, or maybe it is more so the women. However, you can never be too prepared! What I will try to do is hopefully narrow down your huge list or for those who have no idea where to begin, give you a starting point.
First off, I am sure if you are visiting such a big city as Tokyo you are most definitely going to be doing a lot of walking. Walking and subways are the most common transportation. (Tip: Taxicabs are very expensive so if you are not looking to splurge then stay away!) You are certainly going to want a little backpack or larger size purse to keep all of your belonging in such as a camera, water, money, maps, etc. Another thing you are going to want is a nice pair of walking shoes. If you are planning to visit many temples and go inside then wear shoes and socks because you will be required to take them off.
As for clothes, the weather over in Tokyo right now is not much off from here in the United States. Around this time of the year the weather is in the high 50's to somewhere in the 60's. So jeans, t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, sweaters, raincoats, and maybe a thicker jacket or sweater incase there is a day where it is a bit cooler. Keep in mind though that fashion in Japan is something that is very important. Everyone presents themselves in different ways but always keep it somewhat classy casual. So if you are bringing long and short-sleeved shirts make sure they are not ripped up nor have stains on them.
I know one thing I was nervous about was adaptors. Honestly, I never used one once. Our two prong plugs fit into the walls of the Hostel I stayed at just fine and if I did need something with a three-prong plug there were extension cords available. With that being said, I still think it would not be too bad of an idea to bring one. They are tiny and will not take up any room at all. Better safe than sorry!
Do not forget you are toiletries! Some things are not very easy to get over there. Deodorant is one of them. They are becoming more common to find however, they just do not work as well. So if you do not want to feel like you are sweating and smelly all day I advise you to bring you are own. In addition, medicine is different in Tokyo so make sure you pack you are own from home incase you feel you are coming down with something.
Snacks! I'll admit it may take a while to become accustomed to the Japanese food so if you're a meticulous eater it's a good idea if you bring along some of you're favorite snacks so you don't go hungry.
Last but not least, please whatever you do MAKE SURE you do not lose you're passport. One of my good friends lost her entire purse, which contained her passport, while she was over their at a club that was forty-five minutes away from our hostel. Lucky for her Tokyo is one of the safest cities in world and the owner returned it to her when she went back. Everything was still in place. This happened another time as well to her, again she got it back. This should not only tell you that Tokyo is that safe but also make sure not to be careless!
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