Tokyo, Japan
Upscale shopping district with luxury brands and business dining. Very safe and clean, but expensive and gets empty at night on weekdays.
Ginza is the upscale shopping district with luxury brands and expensive restaurants where business people take clients. Police are always around, streets are spotless, atmosphere is quiet and polished even on weekends. Department stores and restaurants are used to solo business travelers eating alone, so staff don't treat you differently. Old-style kissaten cafes have jazz playing while you drink coffee. After 8 PM it empties out when stores close and workers go home - weekday evenings feel dead. On Sundays the main Chuo-dori street closes to cars from noon to 5 PM. Everything costs more here. Department stores and nice restaurants have English-speaking staff for international clients.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
Very HighHomelessness Visibility
Very HighGetting By in English
Excellent"Safe to walk alone anytime, everything super clean"
"Department store food halls let you pick exactly what you want to eat"
"Pricey but service is good"
"Quiet at night - peaceful but kind of empty"
"Staff are professional, very patient"
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Help other women stay safe in Ginza
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