Is it safe to walk around Shinjuku at night?

Yes it is safe (the same as most of Japan). There are really no really no go areas, even red light areas of Kabukicho in Shinjuku have tons of tourist visiting nowadays, crime towards visitors are low, the only real way you get into trouble is if you are looking for trouble yourself.



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Is it safe to walk around Tokyo at night? The short answer is a solid Yes. Generally, Tokyo is safe to walk around, even very late into the night. Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world for a reason, more often or not you should be more concerned about missing the last train in Tokyo rather than getting mugged.

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For bars, resto, and a lot of clubs and adult night life, Shinjuku is superior. It's the best place to stay in Tokyo due to accessibility. My favorite park is also in Shinjuku. For famous landmarks, coffee shops, and shopping, Shibuya.

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The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.

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There are really no really no go areas, even red light areas of Kabukicho in Shinjuku have tons of tourist visiting nowadays, crime towards visitors are low, the only real way you get into trouble is if you are looking for trouble yourself.

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As you can see, the crime statistics of Metropolitan Police Department of Tokyo in 2019 shows that Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya are the 3 most dangerous areas in Tokyo by far, as we all know the famous Shinjuku Kabukicho, Ikebukuro “West Gate” Park and Shibuya Center Street.

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For bars, resto, and a lot of clubs and adult night life, Shinjuku is superior. It's the best place to stay in Tokyo due to accessibility. My favorite park is also in Shinjuku. For famous landmarks, coffee shops, and shopping, Shibuya.

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Tokyo is home to some of the world's most colorful nightlife spread across a handful of districts including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Kabukicho, and Roppongi. You'll find a wide selection of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs to explore in these lively neighborhoods.

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Bars don't ID, but most clubs do and you have no chance of getting into any of them, to be frank. Also if you are planning to go out in Shinjuku, be aware that it's considered the most dangerous area of Tokyo.

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Tokyo is that safe. Japan is the safest place I have ever travelled to as a single woman. I felt safe walking around quite late at night. Japan including Tokyo is somewhere in between very safe and very, very safe as a traveler, considering mugging or robbery.

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How crowded are regular trains in Tokyo when it's not rush hour? The morning rush between 7 AM and 9 AM is the worst, if you can avoid those times the trains are just fine, you might even get a seat. The evening is nowhere near as bad since people get off work at different times.

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These places are best for historic walking areas in Shinjuku:
  • Omoide Yokocho.
  • Edo Historical Walk Corner.
  • Natsume-zaka Slope.
  • Icho-zaka Slope.
  • Horyuji-zaka Slope.


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Shinjuku is loud, wild, and neon-colored with its buildings reaching the highest heights. Although it also has some large buildings and major department stores, Asakusa is more modest, an echo of Japanese culture itself, offering more quiet lanes and riverside cruises from its main shopping thoroughfares.

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It is 3 to 4 kilometers from Shinjuku to Shibuya, so I recommend you to travel by train or taxi. The fastest way to move is to train, but both Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station are very large terminal stations, so it takes time to move from station to destination or from the station to the destination.

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Location: Just northeast of the Shinjuku train station, Look for the red-lit arch. Hours: Always open, but better after dark. Prices: Expensive.

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TOP 5 places to find Japanese girls in Shinjuku
  • WARP “Best Night Club in Shinjuku”
  • Omoide-Yokocho (?????) “Old Street of Nanpa”
  • Golden Town (??????) “Deep Local Experience”
  • Moto (????????) “Standing Japanese Sake Bar”
  • Public Stand Shinjuku “Hot Spot of Kabukicho “


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Most of the richest neighborhoods in Tokyo are located along the prestigious Yamanote Line, known for its association with wealth and prestige. The line loops around the city, connecting major districts and offering easy access to business, entertainment, and shopping hubs.

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