Is Tokyo Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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.

Solo travel

Japan was very nice nothing happened I feel comfortable here I went to a restaurant and they are very nice The landscape is wonderful I like being there everyone is very nice there is also free wifi

Solo travel

felt completely safe everywhere and never at risk of even pickpocketing. one of the best places to be a solo female traveler in. if you have internet you wont need any help to get by but even if you do the locals are wonderful and will try to help you despite the language barrier

Solo travel

1.Safety: I stayed in Tokyo metropolitan area for most of the time so I feel completely safe 2. Travel: I bought a Suica and saved it on my apple wallet for the subway which works fine, but dir a US resident, pls be aware that they only take Amex card, chase cards was not accepted, not sure why… as for the maps and stops, as a Chinese, I struggled reading the map in either Chinese/Japanese character or English bc I felt like either way only helped me a little lol. Maybe bc my short term memory is bad. 3. Food: I hate to go to those internet famous restaurants so I found a few local ones with good reviews. But I know they are not really local local bc I’m in Tokyo. But the idea is, don’t waste your time waiting in lines for those famous ones. 4. Interesting places: I went to a lot of shrines bc I want to collect the stamps, if you like to take pics, those are good places with less ppl. Overall, Tokyo is a great place to solo female to travel, but pls avoid Aug bc it’s waaayyyy to hot

Solo travel

Tokyo is a place very safe, good food and all experience is very nice and elegant. The whole Japan is good. Very good for people to travel alone. It’s a little expensive, but you still can find nice and cheap food.

Solo travel

Despite Japan being known as a safe country, I travelled alone at a very young age and I was not sure if it was still as safe as a woman. Because I missed the last train/bus to Tokyo, I slept at the airport for one night but it was very safe as others were sleeping there too. Although the chair felt a bit uncomfortable. To avoid that, I recommend figuring out how to get to the central city beforehand and exchange some money and figure out if you want to get a sim card. Make a list of these thinggs as soon as you land to avoid complications and smooth travel. Also check if your card works in the international ATMs or call your bank

Solo travel

Nice city, safe and clean, many toilets and great experience in capsule hotel. The subways are easy to use and not so expensive with the 3 days pass (only for foreigners). The Shybuya crossing street wath nice to see.

Family travel

Went with my family to Tokyo while I was a teenager. The people were eager to help despite the language barrier. Felt pretty safe but cannot speak for solo women. The city was lovely and I would love to visit again.

Family travel

I had a wonderful trip to Tokyo with my family. The city is incredibly safe and fun. Our day started with a delicious curry in Hiroo, followed by a visit to the new museum in Azabudai. We then enjoyed a delightful dinner in Harajuku before heading home.

Solo travel

Traveling to the other side of the country doesn't seem to be a common or daily activity most people do frequently, so feeling overwhelmed about the cultural shock, secure information, activities, safety and other aspects related to trips is understandable. Add up the fact of solo traveling to a country where your native language is not spoken at all. How scary! Isn't it? No worries...I gotcha. A few years ago I did my first solo trip from South America to Japan. I didn't know what to expect and how things were going there; open to surprises but lucky at the same time. For solo trips be sure to have an internet connection, it's gonna become your BBF during those times. In Tokyo, I got a little device which provides WiFi connection to your mobile, but there may be other options for internet connection. Tokyo is an expensive city but you can save some money by getting food from convenience stores like 7/11 and so. I got food for my breakfast and dinner, so I could afford to pay lunch when exploring the city. In comparison with other hostels, japanese hostels are amazing 10/10. Safety is the hit! You will never feel unsafe and your things will be secure. Culture impacts so well that when coming back to Latin America, I got my "mind chip" changed to be ok on going around with being careful for my safe as in Tokyo you will feel extremely secure. Biking is a to-do thing for your activities there. Renting is easy as you just show your passport in the rent offices, and pay the fee for day or more time if available. Very affordable. Exploring the city on bike during the day and at night is unbelievable. Finally, explore as many things you can from the culture. Touristic places are available everywhere and you may need to prioritize where to go.

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