Tokyo scores 8.1/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Japan at 87/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Tokyo scores 8.1/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Japan at 87/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Tokyo, with the usual street-smart habits.
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Tokyo.
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Tokyo, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Recent reviews of Tokyo from the MapSur community.
Je suis allée à Tokyo en décembre 2025, et je m’y suis sentie globalement très en sécurité, même avec une amie et tard le soir. Les transports sont propres, bien organisés, et l’ambiance est beaucoup …
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Tokyo scores 8.1/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Japan scores 87/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Tokyo and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.
