Is Japan safe for solo female travelers?
Safety rating
Make travel friends
Meet other female travelers, find travel buddies and stay with local women for free through hospitality exchange
How safe is Japan for solo female travelers?
Travel safety index
based on 151 experiences from female travelers
Amit
Israel
Kanazawa, Solo travel
It felt safe but very confusing. There are a lot of tourist but nothing is in English, the suica card doesn’t work on buses and no one tells you that 😭 sometimes it feels like you are being judged just because you are a tourist, and to go through that as a solo traveler is not very welcoming and nice…
Posted: November 15, 2025Experienced: November, 2025
Sandra
Spain
Tokyo, Solo travel
I felt completely safe in this city. People seem to live in their own world, and that’s the best feeling when you need some space as a solo traveler. But if you ever feel overwhelmed and want to chat with someone, just look around: you’ll notice that people are always open to talking. The city is super convenient: there’s always something to do at any hour, almost everything stays open, and you can find literally anything you can imagine. Food is cheap and delicious, and shopping is very satisfying for anyone who loves hunting for good deals: you can always find the same thing cheaper somewhere else. The only downside is the night transport, but honestly, being from Madrid, it feels pretty much the same.
Posted: November 8, 2025Osaka, Group travel
Osaka was lovely, we also did tokyo but preferred Osaka. There was much more to do in terms of sights to see and attractions to do. The people are lovely and its a lot less crowded. The food was also amazing.
Posted: November 7, 2025Experienced: September, 2025Tokyo, Family travel
Visiting Tokyo with my family was great, the food, the people, the clothes, the public transport.. honestly everything felt so clean and safe. I think anyone should visit Tokyo at least once in their lifetime, if they have the means to.
Posted: October 14, 2025Experienced: July, 2016How safe is Japan for women?
Local safety index
Based on 82 local experiences
Local crime index
Based on 82 local experiences
Yeriesha
Moriguchi
Moriguchi is a quiet town just north of central Osaka. It's very safe and the people are friendly! Sometimes, my work finishes at a time when it is dark and I walk home. But I'm not scared to walk home at night! That says a lot about a place.
Posted: December 2, 2025Tokyo
It felt very safe, especially using the public transport system and the female only trains :). I felt pretty comfortable walking around by myself and checking my phone while walking for directions etc.
Posted: November 21, 2025Amit
Kanazawa
It’s a great place but you do feel a little anxious around bars as a solo traveler imo… not in a creepy way, it’s just hard to get to know people and find other girls to hang out with. But it is a great place
Posted: November 14, 2025
Miyu
Japan
Recently, some urban areas have seen a deterioration in public safety due to immigrants and refugees, but fundamentally, the Japanese are gentle and shy around strangers, so they lack the courage to commit crimes. They are extremely conscious of others' opinions. In places where there are lots of people, you hardly need to worry about crime.
Posted: October 2, 2025Safety in Japan
Hospitality Exchange in Japan
Jamie
Okinawa
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi! I’m an American Expat currently living in Okinawa, Japan. I moved here in Nov 2024 from Italy, where I had been living for the 4 years prior. I live with my partner, Francisco, whom is also an expat that I met in Italy 3 years ago (edit: he moved to Tokyo, but will periodically visit me in Okinawa—you may or may not meet him). Together, we have a passion for traveling and really enjoying the culture of the countries we travel and stay in. I think we have traveled to 35 countries together now (I lost count)! I also live with my two lovely feline lifelines, Luna and Gio. They are quite the adventure cats. What I love most about travel is the perspective it provides and the enamor and awe one can experience through it. I want to do what I can to facilitate that experience for other travelers and find like minded free spirits that are just passing through.
Speaking
Chrissy
Fukuoka
Can host for:
3 days
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!
Speaking
Expats in Japan
Miko
Tokyo
About me
Please note: I do not host. I am 50+ Tokyo native working for a global media company. I have lived in Australia and Côte d'Ivoire/Ivory Coast over 9 years, started travelling solo 2 years ago. I am kind of new to travel for leisure, and trying to have a hang of it. I am planning another trip to Sweden in June. It will be my first trip to Scandinavia and look forward to it. I love live musics, films, reading, visiting museums and dancing.
Speaking
nagisa
Tokyo
About me
Hi! I’m from Tokyo and grew up in the US, and I just finished my study abroad in Italy :) I fluent in English and Japanese, currently studying German. I’ve solo travelled around Eastern Europe for about a month and a half :) I’m planning a trip to Western Europe(especially Germany) next spring, and also a SE asia trip somewhere around the year!!! hmu on my insta @1nqktty I do music so would love to meet musicians and music lovers as well :)
Speaking
