Hostel Recommendations in Tokyo?

[dmanning1972]

Are the hostels safe in Japan?

[tropicalynx]

Originally Posted by dmanning1972

Are the hostels safe in Japan?

Overall, crime rate in japan is one of the lowest in the world. So far, all hostels that I know have good security. I think your should be more concern on the convenience (loacation, facility, etc.) rather than the security.

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by tropicalynx

Overall, crime rate in japan is one of the lowest in the world. So far, all hostels that I know have good security. I think your should be more concern on the convenience (loacation, facility, etc.) rather than the security.

tropicalynx,

I would agree with you. The other concern one needs to be aware of are our fellow travelers at the hostel. One is far, far more likely to be a victim due to another resident than an employee working in the hostel.

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[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by magnusiax

Interesting information.

magnusiax,

The people who work in hostels, particularly in Japan, have a pretty high degree on integrity. Unlike a big hotel the staff is small so any thief would soon be discovered by their pattern whereas those staying are transients and will likely not be back. I've found the Japanese - aside from the Yakusa - very honest, polite and helpful.

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