Is Tokyo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tokyo

As a local Japanese living in Japan more than 20yrs, I never felt Japan is unsafe. I sometimes run at night around 10-11pm after my work, but no one cares. However, only one place I can warn you, stay away Shinjuku station east exist late at night. It’s the “hit up” point for guys who wants to get a girl for one night. If you walk around there alone around that area, you might be annoyed by those guys

In general, Japan is quite safe for single female travelers. It’s fine to walk alone at night, it’s safe to go places alone, and most of the time you won’t be bothered by anyone. However, as everyone knows, Tokyo is notorious for sexual harassment and groping on the commuter trains - chikan, as they are called. If you ride the trains between 7am-9am, or 5pm to 7pm, keep your wits about you and try to stand near other women. Shouting at them is effective, as they do not want to be caught and they are intimidated by assertive women, so have your resting bitch face on. Also watch out in public restrooms in parks, particularly at night, as there are peepers. I have also experienced peeping at the beach (taking photos) and groping/sexual comments in crowded areas where there are a lot of people out drinking: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi. I would not recommend staying anywhere around Kabukicho in Shinjuku - for some reason they are touting it as a good place to stay, as it is very central and the area has been rebuild with some nice hotels and restaurants. However, it is still a crime center (pick pockets, drugs, yakuza bars, sex clubs) and I know women who have been attacked there or followed. Personally I avoid it at night unless I’m with a group of people. It’s better to stay in Asakusa, Ginza, or other central business area. Anywhere in the outskirts will also be fine, and generally it’s fine to walk from the station to your hotel at night. But as in any place you would go, stay alert.

Probably one of the safest places in the world to be a girl and alone. I never fear walking alone at night. I think sexual harassment can happen at clubs or bars but that’s normal probably in most places.

tokyo is a very safe city! i moved here last year and have yet to experience a scanrio where i didn’t feel safe. either alone or in a group and at all hours. the suburb where i stay is very well lit, which helps a lot.

Japan is one of the safest country in the world. You can leave your phone, wallet or anything in a restaurants no one would steal it. Apart from, I happened to accidentally dropped my scarf in a huge theme park. I inquired about it to the staff, filled out a form detailing the color and brand of the scarf. After five days it was mailed to my home. Another incident was, I left my back pack in the toilet. Fortunately, I was able to get it back. There is low number of crime in Tokyo and people are very polite. Customer service and customer experience is excellent.

I think it’s the safest place in the world. There are some areas that are thought less safe, but there is no problem if you avoid those area. Japanese people tend to be kind to foreigners and since not many people can speak English, they are not aggressively trying to speak or get involved with them. That means your safer than Japanese people.

Tokyo is the busiest city in Japan but very safe. People are nice and polite. If you’re in trouble, someone definitely helps you. You can come to Japan without worrying about anything!! Transportations are usually punctual. Summer is Tokyo is very hot and humid so I recommend you should visit spring, autumn, or winter seasons!

Japan is generally a safe place, but there are the occasional strange person. Most people are generally kind, so if you feel uneasy, ask for help. Not many people can speak English, though. They will make an effort to understand you, though.

It’s generally a very safe place even after dark. It is pretty common to see a girl walking in the dark alone at the night. Although sometimes women should still choose to walk where the light is on and where people is around just so to prevent gripping from pervert. Especially be careful during rush hour train in Tokyo.

Super safe city. I never had any problem walking alone at night for some km (even when I was drunk). Difficult to find a city more safe for female than Tokyo. Considering the harassment in the street, there is none. Some men can ask you to go out with them (pretty rare and only in busy area) but if you say no, they immediately leave you alone. It’s my experience after living there for 6 months, the risk 0 doesn’t exist, but it’s super safe and nothing never happened to me.

Solo travel

Japan was very nice nothing happened I feel comfortable here I went to a restaurant and they are very nice The landscape is wonderful I like being there everyone is very nice there is also free wifi

Solo travel

felt completely safe everywhere and never at risk of even pickpocketing. one of the best places to be a solo female traveler in. if you have internet you wont need any help to get by but even if you do the locals are wonderful and will try to help you despite the language barrier