Where are the sketchy areas in Tokyo?

Tokyo's wards with a high crime rate tend to be rather representative downtown areas of the city, such as Taito with Ueno and Asakusa, Toshima with Ikebukuro, and Shibuya with Harajuku.



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Akihabara is a great place to stay when planning to see the cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park in spring. There are around 1,000 cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park, which draws huge crowds and is one of the most popular places to see the sakura each year.

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The Safe Cities Index 2019, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), lists Tokyo as the world's safest city. The scale—which ranks cities based on personal, infrastructure, health and digital security—places London 14th.

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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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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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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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it's safe but not that fun at night- there are a lot of homeless people and not a lot of nightlife. There is not much to explore at Ueno after 8pm when most shops are closed. However, if you travel a few stops along the JR Yamanote Line to Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, you'll get what you want.

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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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10 Things NOT to Do in Tokyo
  • Don't arrive late.
  • Don't tip at restaurants.
  • Don't make phone calls on the train.
  • Don't stand on the right side of the escalator.
  • Don't take small children on the subway at rush hour.
  • Don't turn up at Tokyo Skytree without a ticket.
  • Don't expect to find restaurants on the ground level.


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As I explained, if you're visiting as a non-Japanese speaker, you'll generally have no trouble finding someone who speaks English in restaurants, hotels, and public transport in big cities like Tokyo or tourist cities like Kyoto.

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Safety at night:Very safe The neighborhood is illuminated at night with plenty of activity and presence of local people which fosters a reassuring environment. With the local authorities maintaining stringent street regulations and the local populace known for being respectful, the crime rates are very low.

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Japan has earned a reputation as having some of the lowest crime rates in the world, both theft and violent crimes. While the Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicate, often plays a role in movies, they are not likely to target tourists. While in Japan, simply exercise common sense and don't make yourself a target.

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