Is Japan safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Japan for solo female travelers?
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based on 168 experiences from female travelers
Japan, Solo travel
japan was amazing! i felt safe 90% of the time, but had two experiences with men bumping into me on purpose very aggressively, and then i experienced a man following me for a few blocks until i turned to around and confronted him in english, scaring him away easily. otherwise, it was amazing!
Posted: April 26, 2026Experienced: June, 2024
Olivia
United States
Japan, Solo travel
Has been a very safe travel experience. Public transportation is plentiful and Google Maps and Chat GPT make it very approachable. Recommend doing a mix of city and country when staying. Lake Biwa is beautiful and has many countryside towns you could visit.
Posted: April 13, 2026Experienced: March, 2026Japan, 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, 2026How safe is Japan for women?
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Based on 92 reports
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Based on 92 reports
Hiroshima
As a girl, it’s definitely safe. I haven’t experienced any incidents or anything of that sort even late at night (around 1am or 2am too) even as a foreigner living in the city most if not all mind their own business but I’ve heard from my friends that at times there may be an old man or old woman who say something rude in Japanese (which I’m assuming is them saying ‘go back to your country or this is Japan)
Posted: April 15, 2026
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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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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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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Arin
Tokyo
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Hello girls 🌸 30 countries so far, I’m used to travelling solo etc.. but I love this idea of connecting with other girls worldwide, sharing knowledge, keeping each other safer, making friends! I’m always open to have a company, so feel free to reach out:) I genuinely love nature, and all things related to it- and I wanna start travelling more focused on nature, slow and soft🌿 Love good herbal tea, interested in growing my veggies/herbs etc.. I also love traditional cultures, myths, beliefs.. all things magical actually✨ I love exploring spirituality 🌙 I resonate especially with Hinduism, Shintoism, paganism and always learning more! For Creativity- singing, dancing, sewing.. I enjoy learning languages too! I have a lot more to say but I will keep them for when we can hopefully hang out, or share time together :)
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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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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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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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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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Luisana
Yokosuka
Can host for:
7 days
About me
I was born in Venezuela and shaped by life across several countries, I’ve lived in my home country, the U.S., Peru, and now Japan (Kanagawa). Moving so much has made me deeply curious, adaptable, and always excited to connect with people and cultures. I’m a musician and I play the cello 🎻, an outdoor lover who enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, and a good challenge (I’ve done triathlons and learned to surf). I value meaningful conversations, spontaneity, kindness toward animals, and shared experiences—whether that’s music, food, or stories from life. I love meeting people from different backgrounds and believe every place and person has something to teach.
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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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