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 163 experiences from female travelers
Miriam
United States
Tokyo, Solo travel
My sister stays in Japan but I usually met her when we were going to meet. It was very safe for me even if she wasn't round. I got lost plenty 😅. She stays outside Tokyo, I stayed in Akihabara Electric Town at a hostel.
Posted: March 10, 2026Experienced: July, 2024
Madelyn
United States
Japan, Solo travel
I lived here for a volunteer program for ten months!! It was the best experience of my life. I lived mainly in Nagano and was able to make friends with the locals and other foreigners in the area. I also loved the monkey park!!
Posted: March 9, 2026
Chloe
Papua New Guinea
Tokyo, Solo travel
My first solo travel at 19, I lived there for 3 months and loved it. Exploring, trying all the foods, visiting temples, going to the mountains and onsens, etc. Can't wait to go back as now I haven't been in 10 years.
Posted: March 8, 2026Experienced: February, 2009How safe is Japan for women?
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Based on 91 reports
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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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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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