Random First Time Solo Traveler Questions

I’m traveling to Japan in Mid-October by myself for the first time! Feel free to answer as many questions as you’d like!

  • How safe is it as woman to go by myself to the bars at night? Obviously, I am not planning on getting wasted but interested in experiencing the nightlife.

  • How early do I need to send my bags to luggage service from my hotel in Ueno to arrive at Narita airport?

-Likewise, if I’m buying a check in sized luggage and sending it to my hotel through a luggage service, is it likely to get there the same day or should I just bring it on the train with me?

  • Are there any lesser known observation decks/bars/restaurants that have a good view of the Shibuya crossing? I’ve been trying to research but am seeing a lot of the same places (Magnet, Shibuya Sky, etc)

  • I’m worried because there’s so many things to try but I don’t know if I’ll be able to finish everything I order. For example, if I want to experience omakase or simply donburi. Is there a negative view on an unfinished meal? And do restaurants in Japan usually allow food to be taken home like in to go boxes?

  • Is Kamakura/Enoshima super crowded (Kyoto comparison) on the weekends?

by nalabey

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