Is Japan Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Japan
Safety rating
Women living in Japan consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Japan consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 7.8% percentage of women in Japan have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 60 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.9/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.9/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Japan?
Hannah
Osaka
Never felt as safe as I do here! I frequently cycle or walk at night, and have never felt under threat. People are either very friendly, or are just doing their own business. I truly love it here and would recommend to anyone.
Posted: May 14, 2025Japan
I think phenomenally safety. So Japanese people definitely don't worry about theft between their own citizens. But in the downtown, impudent guys love to pick up girls so please be careful and ignore them.
Posted: May 3, 2025
Lulu
Hachioji
people often joke that hachioji specifically is deemed as the part of tokyo that is set back a few decades because of its long history with yakuza(a crime syndicate), but the have almost completely died down and hachioji is pretty much just as safe as other areas in tokyo
Posted: April 26, 2025Tokyo
I love going for late-night walks here—3am strolls listening to music have become one of my favorite coping skills. I’ve never felt unsafe, even when leaving our room door unlocked. Of course, crime can happen, especially if you’re in the heart of metropolitan Tokyo. But honestly, it’s usually just in the big touristy areas like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro. I even heard about a female friend who got drunk and ended up sleeping near a station (it was Ikebukuro) back in 2020—she wasn’t robbed at all. Still, I wouldn’t recommend doing that around Shinjuku or Shibuya Stations, lol
Posted: April 24, 2025
Cameron
Ichinomiya
It's extremely safe here, and although many locals can't speak much English, people are generally friendly here! I've walked home drunk late at night from the bus stop down quiet roads, and haven't ever felt unsafe.
Posted: April 24, 2025
Malena
Tokyo
Japan is the safest place on Earth. I have walked by myself on multiple occasions during nighttime and I have never experienced anything but calmness of mind. I consider Japan to be the best country in the world to solo travel as a woman (I did my first solo trip ever in Japan last year).
Posted: April 22, 2025Tokyo
Tokyo is a huge prefecture and consists of many regions. Depending where are you staying, the experience might change. The most unsafe areas are Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yotsuya and surrounding areas. Many tourists, dirty streets, and very noisy.
Posted: April 20, 2025
Arisa
Tokyo
Overall, I think it’s a verrryyy safe place. I would say the safest place in the world. I can walk around the city after midnight and that alright. I would be careful and look for suspicious persons when walking outside, but I’ve had no problem even I had to use trains after midnight. One thing you have to care about as a woman is sexual harassment on a crowded train.
Posted: April 12, 2025Kyoto
Kyoto is a very beautiful city where I found myself very safe. I spent 4 nights and 5 days there. I used to go out at daytime and come back at the dark. I could walk alone in the streets at night time without feeling stressed because my hotel was in the city center full of people and very safe
Posted: April 2, 2025
Selina
Japan
My solo trip to Japan was an amazing experience 🇯🇵🗻🍣 I felt very very safe all the time. I spend 1-2 weeks in the big cities and felt safe all the time. Osaka felt a little bit unsafe during the nighttime but still completely moderate for a big city. And I didn’t experienced anything bad. I spend 2-3 weeks in the countryside and on an island and I always felt very very safe. Can recommend Japan for anybody who is interested in the stunning Japanese culture and loves good food!
Posted: March 19, 2025Is Japan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 126 experiences from female travelers
Tokyo, Family travel
The safeties city in the world, super clean, the most delicious food. Talking about the food, we had experience different types but the only that stay in my heart is sandwich with eggs from 7/12 and I am planning on going back this autumn to taste them again
Posted: May 4, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
Antoniya
Bulgaria
Okayama, Group travel
Okayama is a small but wonderful part of Japan. The city is a sister city to Plovdiv and I went there as a part of a cultural exchange programme. I had a host family which welcomed me very warmly. Japanese people are extremely kind and helpful, they are not very open with their emotions but you can gain their attachment with respect and kindness. I felt extremely safe but I was never by myself or out at night.
Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Meet locals in Japan
Chrissy
About Me
Hey! Im Chrissy, a Canadian who has been living in Japan since 2016. I’m a very friendly, positive and outgoing person who loves travelling and meeting new people! I’m planning on travelling around Europe between June-August 2025 to travel and grow more as a person. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
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Lara
About Me
I graduated high school last year and am now traveling with a working holiday visa through Japan. I love cooking and baking and have been fortunately able to work in a kitchen and bakery for the last few months here in a traditional snowy village in Nagano. I am missing sports so I look forward to getting fit again now that I’m moving to Tokyo. After this year, I want to study medicine in Germany and become an oncologist later in life, but we’ll see where it takes me. I am a very open person that loves to meet new people, party and drink, but I also love my alone-time or chilling with a book or in a relaxing café. I am writing my own fantasy and sci-fi book at the moment and I very much enjoy talking about books, writing or reading and learning about other peoples creative writing experiences!
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Safety in Japan
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Fukuoka
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Ichinomiya
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