based on 145 experiences from female travelers
Miyako Island is well worth a visit for all female travellers who adore island getaways, particularly those travelling solo. The locals are wonderfully warm and welcoming, and safety concerns are entirely unfounded, I once walked back to my hotel alone from the beach after dark. Visitor numbers are low in mid-September, meaning the beaches are pleasantly uncrowded and well worth exploring; you might even find yourself with an entire stretch of sand all to yourself. My favourite spot is Sunayama Beach; when the waters are calm, it feels like paradise. If you prefer the countryside to the city, head to Irabu Island, which is less populated than Miyako Island. Should you fancy a private experience, securing an entire stretch of beach during the off-season is entirely feasible. For those seeking livelier spots, Miyako Island itself is well worth exploring, particularly for snorkelling at Yabiji. The local guides are wonderfully friendly, adding an extra touch to a perfect ocean adventure. The only drawback is that many restaurants require advance booking, though walk-ins are possible during the off-season. An exceptionally worthwhile destination that surpassed my expectations!
Posted: September 27, 2025I felt pretty safe walking around in Tokyo. We stayed there for about 2 weeks. I knew someone local. Getting around was pretty simple, but one should have the Pasmo app or any related on. It makes it much easier to travel by metro. The food was good and I suggest also trying more local looking restaurants. Keep in mind that you might have to pay cash then. I was also a bit surprised of the English speaking level
Posted: September 9, 2025Sarah
Australia
Definitely felt safe in Japan! As my friends and I didn’t speak Japanese, we relied on google translate in smaller towns, otherwise, most people spoke at least a little English in the big cities like Tokyo.
Posted: August 24, 2025Tokio was very safe! Even late at night I never felt uncomfortable. The food was amazing, i loved it. The City is so incredible, i would love to go again some day. Transport was very easy, even thoug I thougt it would be hard.
Posted: August 21, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Felt safe, but I'm sure a big part of it is because I was with my partner. I hear bad stories about solo female travellers in Japan that make me shudder. Fortunately I've never experienced anything like it myself.
Posted: August 14, 2025Based on 79 local experiences
Based on 79 local experiences
Miyu
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, 2025