Tokyo Hotel Horror: Solo Traveler Encounters a Hidden Intruder

A solo female traveler in Tokyo's APA Hotel experiences a terrifying ordeal, raising safety concerns for independent travel in Taiwan's favorite destination.

Solo travel, while liberating, demands heightened vigilance. A foreign female traveler in Tokyo, Japan, experienced a harrowing incident at a chain APA Hotel. After a day of sightseeing, she returned to her room and noticed an unusual odor. Upon investigating, she discovered a pair of eyes staring back at her from under the bed – a man, of Asian descent, had been hiding there. Both were startled, leading to the man's hasty escape.

The traveler documented the incident and subsequent hotel response in a video shared on social media. The incident occurred at the Ryogoku Station Oyamadai APA Hotel & Resort. Returning to her room after a day of exploration, she was met with a strange smell. The source was traced to under the bed, where she found a man. Both individuals screamed, the man then fled the scene. The traveler immediately reported the incident to the hotel and contacted the police.