Solo Female Travel in Tokyo

Solo travel experience

Tokyo was an amazing experience! The food was great, everything was very affordable, even the hotels! I meet some really cool people, other travelers and locals. I can’t wait to go again! I felt very safe there. No one tried to scam or harass me. People were helpful and mostly friendly. It felt safe to explore alone. The transit system was convenient and went everywhere, it made it easy to get around. Just finding the right train was the hard part. But the trains go constantly, so even if you miss your train, there’s always another one really soon after.

Couple travel experience

My husband and I spent 5 nights in Tokyo before heading to Kyoto and Osaka. We had a fantastic time staying in the Shinjuku area, which is where I recommend you stay because it’s very lively at night, and there’s easy access to public transportation. We were completely safe walking around at night! For a good ramen place, I recommend Kyushu in Harajuku. You get to pick your broth, meats, and toppings. It’s kinda small and cramped but it was the best ramen I had in my life.

Solo travel experience

I felt safe in general but there was no more people on evening hours especially in Akihabara-the place i have been stayed-.Cafes are closing 8 pm.I went shibuya,ueno,akihabara,ginza and saw all touristic places.You should definitely try onigiri and kind of sushies.Desserts were amazing .Kobe beef was delicious.For breakfast i highly recommend cafe veloche and vie de france in akihabara.veloche is so quite and calm you can take a good rest.Vie de france has wide options for breakfast and kind of deserts.There are many good restaurant in Tokyo tower.For shopping ,if you are looking for elektronics you can go bic camera or yodobashi camera .For fashion you can visit ginza there are many brands over there but for basics ı recommend huge uniqlo building in ginza (9 layer) or you can go to shibuya and there is a shopping mall called 109.Place is so close to shibuya station .You can find any clothes for ant style or aesthetic

Solo travel experience

Tokyo is a really big city. The transportation has a detailed structure, but some stations are really difficult to navigate. You can easily lose your way. Japanese food is cheap and delicious. Japan is a shopping paradise, but larger sizes may be hard to find. The Team Lab is the best activity. However, the proficiency of English there may not be good enough.

Solo travel experience

I feel super safe, it easy travel around alone. You can sleep in capsule hotel, a privacy and cheap solution. It’s easy find good restaurants and a lot of people eat alone. Unfortunately not many people speak English. Anyway people are very kind and try to help you also if you don’t know their language.

Solo travel experience

I felt completely safe in Tokyo You can find amazing foods everywhere and the people are very kind all the time There are lots of bars and pubs that you can drink something and have fun I used subway all the time and it was fantastic

Solo travel experience

I loved Tokyo! I felt so safe there, even walking around alone at 3am. All the food is so delicious and affordable! Public transit is on time and clean, but try to avoid rush hour if you can. Check out the beautiful parks and shrines when you want a break from the city :)

Solo travel experience

Tokyo is very safe for women travelling alone. The locals are very polite and friendly and they will help you with directions in case you get lost. The city is clean, safe and organized. It has good transporation system and the Japanese are very disciplined and know how to follow rules.

Solo travel experience

I went solo travel to Japan (Tokyo)- May 2023. It was one of the best city iv visited! I was only there for 8 days but felt like it was still not enough! I've explored Asakusa where I rent a kimono and walk around the temple, i also joined sushi making class in Asakusa. I've also gone for a day trip to the Mt Fuji area and the view is breathtaking! Shibuya crossing is a must! Well especially if you ever watch Tokyo Drift 😂 oh I stayed at the Shinjuku area at all women capsule - nine

Group travel experience

I stayed in Ace Inn Shinjuku、in a hostel in a peaceful part of Shinjuku, just few metres from a station entrance. It was a clear and safe hostel, and also has a floor for only women. I felt safe in Tokyo, but I explored alone at daytime. In night time was with my friends. I think that is better to stay a little careful in Shinjuku and Shibuya zones, especially surrounded the stations. Of course, is the the expensive city in Japan, so be prepared to spend a little more than usually. But if you don't have a big budget, you can find convenient store where to eat or cheap restaurants and fastfoods. I recommend Ueno Park and some neko Caffè. If you want to try fluffy pancakes, you should go to Happy pancakes.

Travel & Shopping with IC Cards If you didn't get a JR Pass, you'll want an IC card. If you're here for only 28 days, the Welcome IC card is available at airports. There's no deposit, but any money left on the card after the 28 days will disappear. Otherwise, I recommend getting a regular IC card. In Tokyo it's either Suica or Pasmo, but there are other brands that are nationally accepted like Toica, Icoca, etc.. Not only does it make your fare cheaper on trains and buses, but you can make purchases at shops, restaurants, convenience stores, vending machines, etc. For day-to-day life in Japan, cash is still pretty much king for daily purchases. If you don't want to deal with all the coins, using an IC card is much more convenient. At the end of your stay, you can go to the station's green ticket window and get your deposit as well as the remaining money on your card back before you leave.