Is Tokyo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tokyo

I feel really safe in there, since one month, everyone seems kind and thinkful so I didn't have to worry for now. I didn't feel unsafe as in my country, people look at you in France like scanning you or your body it's sometimes uncomfortable. But here it doesn't happened to me even I am a stranger.

You can walk alone at night without feeling fear. But when you go to clubs Japanese boys may be very insistent and want to be alone with you, so getting drunk can be a bit dangerous sometimes. Anyways, I feel that Japan is safe for women compared to other European countries.

i have lived year for 7 years and my brain is OFF is this city. of course, the city is really large ymmv in certain areas, but in the past i have gone for walks at 3am with my headphones in, if that says anything about safety in the city. If you leave your wallet somewhere, it’ll find its way back to you. The safest city i have ever been in.

Tokyo is one of the safer cities to go to for sure, there are some sketchy areas which you should avoid alone after dark but in general it's quite safe and you can head back home alone late at night without being concerned

I living in Tokyo, I usually walking around alone in the night for my daily routine walking, But there is no trouble at all! I feel secured, I feel like I have no threat. Even close to the area that provide alcohol.

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.

Family travel

I travelled with my two teenage kids in Tokyo and we never felt unsafe. People are friendly and helpful too (just some language barrier since we don’t speak Japanese) but they are very willing to help. Love the food!!!

Solo travel

Tokyo is a very big city and the experience was amazing. There are many activities to do like miniature museums, parks, restaurants, I was in a host family during all the stay and that was super great I can upgrade my Japanese level.