You know... I thought awhile about accommodation, and I got into dilemma...

First thing, hostels is a good thing, but if you're alone, you know nobody there, it's kinda a problem...

So I thought about Host Family, it also looks good, here you might meet new people, *probably* even go with them to places where you can enjoy, or at least they can suggest you some.

Moreover they can meet you new people, so actually it's looks better. But here comes "however", if host family then you don't have all the "free to do stuff" since you are a guest there, you must keep their house rules, and many other things which you don't want to ruin something there.

So as you see, I don't know what to choose, and what is the right answer...
Probably everyone has their own opinion what is better for themselves, so suggesting to others would be from their point of view, and might not be the same for you/me.

But lets say that if it's my first time going to Japan, what should I take? A hostel or family host?
I mostly looking into how to meet people so I won't be there alone, meaning friends to enjoy the time there (just because I going to a trip alone).

I still have one year before I will take the trip. But I want to know the answer now, so I will know what to plan, and to where take tickets... =\

Thanks in advance!