Is Kyoto safe late at night?

Hi
My family is visiting Kyoto in September and we would like to go to a baseball game in Osaka one night. The game starts at 6pm so I figure we wouldn't be getting back to Kyoto before 11. Is it safe for a family (2 kids)to use public transport and walk streets that late?

Yes it is, no worries.

Totally, completely, and utterly safe. Absolutely.

I think there are many people on even the last train so you don't have to worry about it so much!!
My 2 Aussie mates in Osaka told me that they felt safe even in the night here!!
well Kyoto is quieter than Osaka at night!!

Everywhere is safe in Japan compared to the rest of the world. I was in Shinsekai in Osaka at night and that felt safer than my city by miles.

Just be careful of drunks on the train platforms. And look up the last train from Osaka before you go.

Parts of Gion (away from Gion corner) is extremely seedy at night and it can be quite uncomfortable walking through it. There are spruikers for the host clubs, and hookers about. That said, their attention seems to be toward Japanese men, not westerners. I wouldnt think it was unsafe, just unpleasant.

Kyoto is a fairly safe city even late at night, but you should avoid walking careselly in the night.

Where is your hotel? If far away from Kyoto station, you may want to take a taxi.

Foreigners are not imediate targets of crimes but watch out for any casual crimes like snatch-and-grabs or like that.

You should ask your hotel in advance if there is any area you should keep away from.

When I visit and go out in the town of Kyoto, I never pay attention to such worry though.