Is Tokyo Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Tokyo is an incredibly safe city for solo female travelers. The city has low crime rates and a respectful culture, with the locals demonstrating courteous behavior. Public transport is extremely reliable, including during the night hours. There is a strong police presence and well-lit streets, enhancing the overall safety. However, as in any large city it's always important to stay aware of your surroundings and not leave belongings unattended.

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How safe is Tokyo?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Tokyo is generally a very safe city, even for solo female travelers walking alone at night. Public spaces remain active and well-lit and street crime is extremely low. The public transport system is reliable and the locals are helpful if you need assistance. Speaking some basic Japanese or having a translation app can ease your navigation around the city.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Tokyo has an extensive network of public transportation that includes trains, subways, buses, and taxis, which have a high level of safety. It is well-regulated, monitored, clean, punctual and reliable. The crime rate is very low and rare incidents of pickpocketing and harassment can occur but they are far below the global average. Conductors and staff are very helpful and attentive to passenger needs, and the majority of routes and signs are in English, easing communication. Stay aware of your belongings and your surroundings, particularly during peak hours when the trains can become very crowded.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Very low

Tokyo, is renowned for its respectfulness and order, and as such, street harassment incidents are very minimal. Many women report feeling safe even when walking alone at night. This doesn’t mean there are zero incidents, but they are not as common, especially compared to other cities worldwide. Always stay vigilant but typically, you can expect a peaceful experience.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Very low

Tokyo is considered one of the safest cities in the world, even for solo female travelers. Petty crimes such as theft or pickpocketing are very rare. The local population is generally trustworthy and helpful to tourists. However, it is still advisable to remain cautious, especially in crowded places and at nighttime.

Is Tokyo worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 43 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4.6/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
Towa

Towa

United States

Group travel

Tokyo was amazing!! A friend and I visited to celebrate graduation, and mostly stayed with my family as well as a couple nights in cheap hotels. As a big thrifting + vintage goods enthusiast, Shimo-Kitazawa was definitely my favorite neighborhood. My only two warnings would be to 1) be aware that upskirting is a problem (but mostly not a concern for foreigners) and 2) it’s easy to get separated on the trains during rush hour. Otherwise, Tokyo is incredibly safe and easy to get around, even as someone whose Japanese isn’t perfect.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Sofia

Sofia

Russia

Group travel

Safety is on maximum There are lots of things to see, to do, to visit, in Japan they have a really good railway system, so it's easy to visit other smaller cities from Tokyo just by metro. Talking about food, it's pretty cheap, but there are lots of tasty spots. It's better to check ticktock recommendations, but everything with matcha is a must-have. However, it was uneasy to find more or less healthy food, thank God I brought buckwheat with me from Russia. Personally, I spent about 1500 for 2 weeks, including rent (4 people in one apartment), shopping, and everything else but airplane tickets.

Posted: May 25, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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Solo travel

Overall I felt save. There are so many places to visit I was tired everyday from walking 20k+ steps everyday. Kind of regretting now that I only went for one week. Definitely take as least think as you can because there are so many cute souvenirs, yummy snacks and cute clothes!!

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Family travel

The safeties city in the world, super clean, the most delicious food. Talking about the food, we had experience different types but the only that stay in my heart is sandwich with eggs from 7/12 and I am planning on going back this autumn to taste them again

Posted: May 4, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Tina

Tina

Taiwan

Solo travel

It's a safe clean city with lots of visitors. Even though sometimes people don't speak English, they try their best to communicate or find the connection with you. I found it's a good city for female travellers

Posted: April 4, 2025Experienced: February, 2024
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Anastasia

Anastasia

France

Solo travel

Hii☀️ I was in Tokyo from 03/21 to 03/26 and I loved it! The accommodation is the most expensive I think, the rest was pretty cheap. The food is soo good and it's really practical to have stores open 24/7! There's a lot of things to do, I went to temples, disney sea, an onsen(or baths at least) and teamlab! Parks are great too !! Japanese people are the kindest! It was my first time traveling alone so I was scared but they honestly made each day so much better💞 I really recommend it, I will definitely go back again!!

Posted: March 30, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Is Tokyo safe for women?

Safety index

4.9 /5

Based on 21 local experiences

Crime index

1.1 /5

Based on 21 local experiences

Magi

Magi

The safest place I have even been to. No place on earth is “risk 0” but here I don’t live in fear everyday. I do what I want to do when I want to without thinking too much about it ! The only bad experience I had was voyeurism.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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I love going for late-night walks here—3am strolls listening to music have become one of my favorite coping skills. I’ve never felt unsafe, even when leaving our room door unlocked. Of course, crime can happen, especially if you’re in the heart of metropolitan Tokyo. But honestly, it’s usually just in the big touristy areas like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro. I even heard about a female friend who got drunk and ended up sleeping near a station (it was Ikebukuro) back in 2020—she wasn’t robbed at all. Still, I wouldn’t recommend doing that around Shinjuku or Shibuya Stations, lol

Posted: April 24, 2025
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