A Thai tourist’s solo journey to Japan, planned for leisure and self-discovery, turned into a nightmare after a disturbing discovery inside her hotel room. Natalisi Taksisi, travelling alone, found a man concealed beneath her bed at a hotel in what she believed to be one of the world’s safest countries for solo female travellers.

Sharing her experience in a video that quickly went viral, Taksisi revealed that she had chosen Japan for its reputation as a secure destination. The incident occurred after she returned from sightseeing, only to notice a strange smell in her room. Curious and unsettled, she looked under the bed and came face to face with a man hiding there.

Startled, the man ran out before the hotel staff or police could intervene. Shocked and afraid, Taksisi alerted the front desk, and the police were soon called to investigate. They later recovered a power bank and USB cable left behind by the intruder, suggesting he may have been prepared to stay hidden longer.

Taksisi Gets No Refund Over the Incident

Despite the severity of the situation, Taksisi faced further distress. She was denied a full refund by the hotel, despite paying approximately $510 for her stay. She also highlighted the lack of functioning CCTV cameras on the property, which left authorities with limited evidence to track the man. After the incident, she immediately booked another hotel room elsewhere.

Adding to her frustration, she reported that even a day later, she had not received a digital copy of her police report. The lack of timely documentation compounded her feeling of helplessness, as she was left dealing with both the trauma of the event and the slow response to her complaint.

In her Instagram post, she wrote: “I found a man under my bed in a hotel room in Japan. This was supposed to be a safe solo trip. What happened changed everything.” The video has been viewed nearly two million times and triggered a wave of online support, outrage, and concern from global users.

Social Media Users Calls for Action

Social media responses were swift and emotional. One user wrote, “This hotel should be removed from every travel app. It’s unsafe, especially for women.” Others pointed out the preparedness of the intruder, noting that he seemed equipped to wait for the right moment to attack. Some even speculated that he might have been a former guest who exploited a security loophole.

Several commenters warned other women to thoroughly research hotels and check reviews before booking solo stays. One user advised, “Japan may be safe, but certain hotels like this clearly aren’t. Always trust your gut.”

Taksisi’s case has reignited the debate around the safety of female travellers and raised urgent questions about hotel security, surveillance, and responsiveness. Though the country remains statistically safe, the incident highlights that no place is immune to isolated but deeply troubling threats.