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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, 2016
Roqayya
France
Japan, Group travel
Japan is generally safe. I mean, a lot of Japanese people approached my friends and me about South Korea, but always respectfully, and I never felt uncomfortable. I didn't really have the budget for this trip because it was truly the trip of a lifetime that I had wanted to do since I was very young. But with the flight, accommodation, and expenses, I reached a total of around 4,000 € for 3 weeks. I think that's pretty reasonable; with a different budget, I was able to do all the activities I wanted to do (except DisneySea, which I didn't have time for). But I was able to visit a total of 7 cities (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Kamakura). I think I could have saved a few hundred euros if I had organized a little more in advance. The food is really, really good; you will eat very well for a price of about 10 € more or less. Every morning, I would stop at konbini stores like 7-Eleven, and you’ll find plenty of things to try, good or not. For activities, I was able to do: Universal Studios, Ghibli Park, Tokyo Drift, and Pokémon Café. I list them as activities because these are the ones I had to book in advance, sometimes even a month ahead. I was able to visit many temples and do a lot of shopping. On this note, everyone says it, but I also advise you to leave with almost nothing in your suitcase. Personally, I took way too many clothes and bought a lot from thrift shops, so I had to limit myself due to space. But you’ll find really good deals — some shops had clothes for 500 yen, others more depending on the brand. Next time, I’ll only bring four outfits; you can even buy things like socks, underwear, etc., over there — everything can be bought cheaply and is much nicer. I recommend Osaka for buying all your figurines because that's where everything was cheaper compared to other cities. As for nightlife, there was only a small district in Kyoto, but in Tokyo, you have a lot of choices, especially Shibuya and Shinjuku, the best neighborhoods. We stayed two stations from Shinjuku, but taking an Uber back cost about sixty euros, so plan to either stay really close to the night neighborhoods if you go out or wait until 5 a.m. for the subways. In any case, this won’t be my last time in Japan; I definitely plan to go two or three more times at least.
Posted: October 10, 2025Experienced: August, 2025How safe is Japan for women?
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Katalin
Chitose
Chitose is a very small city in Japan, with no turist. People are coming here from big cities to relax and enjoy the nature here. Most people knows that Japanese people very stricked, and rule-following. It’s true but on the other hand very helpful and kind.
Posted: December 11, 2025
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
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Jamie
Okinawa
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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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Chrissy
Fukuoka
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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
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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Lala
Beppu
About me
Hello! you can call me Lala :D I'm a 19 year old international student studying and living in Beppu. I’ve barely traveled anywhere before coming to Beppu, so I’m hoping to explore more places in Japan while I study here! I’m still learning about a lot of things, so I hope you don’t mind if I don’t know much yet. I mainly use English, and I'm still learning Japanese🙇♂️
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