Is Japan safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Japan for solo female travelers?
Travel safety index
based on 166 experiences from female travelers
Japan, Solo travel
I loved Japan, I did a eound trip foe 1,5 months with the good connected train system. I felt very safe, even at night. I never had any bad experiences. The citys are amazing, but you shouldn‘t underestimate the villages!!
Posted: March 25, 2026Japan, Solo travel
I traveled to japan many time. The people, culture and food are amazing. I like hiking so I went to the mountains. the alps is so cool such like The alps in france. if you want travel to asia. Japan should be the first choice.
Posted: March 25, 2026
Sups
United Kingdom
Japan, Solo travel
😍🥰😘♥️ Japan is more than a destination for me—it’s a place my heart keeps returning to. Each visit feels like opening a familiar book and still finding new 📑 . This is my third trip, and somehow it feels both like coming home and discovering it all for the first time again.
Posted: March 21, 2026How safe is Japan for women?
Local safety index
Based on 91 reports
Local crime index
Based on 91 reports
Asia
Okinawa Prefecture
There is virtually no crime here, with the exception being the military personnel stationed here. Areas like Gate 2/AV/Naha clubbing district are all higher risk areas during the night due to foreigners. You can trust just about every local you meet. They’re extremely friendly and accommodating.
Posted: February 19, 2026Kamakura
There's a lot of tourists but besides crowds there are no unsafe places. In the evening its quiet because there's Noone on the streets but during the day there are a lot of people mostly in komachi street and hachimangu shrine area.
Posted: February 18, 2026
Alexandra
Kushiro
Very safe and lovely! If you have the chance visit the ever green garden, it's a greenhouse next to the Port. I walked alone in the night and I felt completely safe! Also my friend stayed next to the train station and also said it was save.
Posted: February 5, 2026Safety in Japan
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Silvia
Tokyo
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hiii! I'm Silvia and I'm in Lisbona for my Erasmus that will end at the end of January. I'm from Italy, from Milan, but normally I study and live in Venice! I'd like to meet new people in this last month here to talk about whatever we want 🫶
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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!
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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.
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Nina
Tokyo
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hello, I am Nina. Currently a graduate student in Tokyo, majoring linguistics in general. Feel free to reach out to me. If you want to go clubbing but feel a bit shy, hit me up.
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Minami
Hakodate
Can host for:
7 days
About me
hi~٩( ᐖ ) I'm Minami, 20yo Japanese. I’m university student living alone in Hakodate . In my free time, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, and going for walks around the city. I’m really excited to welcome you to Japan! My apartment is small but cozy, and I hope you’ll feel at home here. Don’t worry if you’re nervous — I’m also introvert lol but I’ll do my best to help you with anything you need.
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grayce
Tokyo
Can host for:
3 days
About me
hello! im a master student in tokyo for two years. i’m looking to explore japan and other south east asian countries while i’m here :)
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Ayu
Tokyo
Can host for:
5 days
About me
⚠️I’m not available during 24th Desember to 7th January⚠️ Hi I am Karin, I am half Japanese and half Indonesian. I was away from this apps for half a year, but I’m back! Living tokyo, wishing to have many friend across the world. I am sorry that I am not really active on this apps, I’m busy of work so often. And because I got so many text , sometimes I missed some messages from you …. If you feel ghosted, please feel free to send me another text so your message going up to the top of the list. I love to eat, drink, walking, shopping and of course, traveling ;)
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Rie
Kumamoto Prefecture
Can host for:
1 day
About me
I accept many guests by couchsurfin, have preciousmemories. We live in countryside. It is located on the way from Kumamoto to Takachiho called Mamihara. This is our area https://g.co/kgs/ZjpFuk
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Nao
Yamagata
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I’m Nao from Japan. I’m currently traveling through the UK, US, and Latin America to explore local food, culture, and sustainable living. I love learning through daily life🌱cooking together, walking in nature, and sharing stories. I can play a little bit of instruments, just enough to have fun making sounds. I’m curious, open-minded, and always happy to meet new people. Looking forward to connecting and sharing a little piece of life with you :)
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Minami
Tokyo
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Hi, I'm Minami and I'm 28. I absolutely love exploring new places and hanging out with ppl. I currently live pretty close to Shinjuku/ Shibuya. (You need to walk for like 15min from my place to the closest station, but the train ride's about 15min for both) If you're ever in Tokyo and need a place to crash, feel free to reach out anytime😊 I'm gonna be in Finland from June 14th-21st Hopefully I can meet up with some fellow travellers💟 Minami
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