Is Kyoto Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kyoto
Safety rating
Women living in Kyoto consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kyoto consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 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 Kyoto?
Lera
I would say its pretty safe and often come home late and never had any unsafe situations. In general I would say that about Japan. I had a little situation in a train during rush hour but I still think it’s safer than most places
Posted: January 16, 2025
Duygu
It is very hot and there is a lot of rain. In general, it seems like a very safe and peaceful city. It's just a little small and there are few activities to do. I'm a little bored alone.ı hope ı meet someone
Posted: June 16, 2024Is Kyoto worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Duygu
Japan
Solo travel
I feel very safe, but I don't like the food. Tokyo's food is much better than Kyoto's. Kyoto is a very quaint city with not much activity. I am staying in a hostel by myself and haven't had much opportunity to meet anyone. However, the people of Kyoto are nice.
Posted: June 16, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
Jessica
United States
Solo travel
Fantastic! Best first solo travel experience. Cheap food, amazing culture, extremely friendly Japanese folks ready to help you out. Many of them speak English too! I never felt unsafe as a petite female.
Posted: June 7, 2024Meet locals in Kyoto
Duygu
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