India, March 16 -- While traveling with people you love certainly is special, there's a particular joy that comes from going it alone. When you travel solo, there's no need to compromise, no need to wait for someone else, and no need to do anything other than exactly what you want to do at all times. And if you're looking for a little inspiration on a destination that makes solo travel feel effortless, the travel pros we spoke to all agreed on one spot.

Six different travel experts we spoke to all independently landed on Japan as their top pick for solo travel-and their reasons why were remarkably consistent: safe streets, intuitive public transit, and a culture that celebrates dining alone.

"Japan is one of the most rewarding places i...