{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/kobe","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T03:40:50.560Z","place":{"city":"Kobe","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":34.6913,"lon":135.183},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though some express concern about earthquake warnings and occasional nightlife scams.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0  (0 in Tropical Storm).","distanceKm":465}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes. Kobe remains one of Japan's safest major cities for visitors with very low violent crime.","summary":"Official data shows Kobe has extremely low homicide and robbery rates, strong governance, and excellent emergency services. Visitor sentiment is largely positive, though petty theft and scams occur in crowded tourist zones. Earthquake risk is present but mitigated by modern infrastructure and warning systems.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents reported near nightlife districts after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded spots such as Sannomiya Station and the waterfront during festivals"},"safeAreas":["Kitano-cho","Mount Rokko area (including Arima Onsen)","Kobe Port Island","Nada district"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Taxi overcharging near stations","Fake monk donation requests","Overpriced host bar solicitations"],"zones":[{"name":"Sannomiya","level":"caution","note":"Central business and transport hub; generally safe day and night but pickpocketing risk in crowded areas and stations."},{"name":"Kitano-cho","level":"safe","note":"Historic foreign residences area; well-lit, tourist police presence, minimal crime, very safe for sightseeing."},{"name":"Harborland","level":"caution","note":"Modern waterfront shopping and dining district; high security presence but crowded areas require standard precautions against pickpocketing."},{"name":"Nankinmachi (Chinatown)","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist spot on Motomachi-dori; concentrated area for documented scams targeting visitors, exercise heightened awareness."},{"name":"Mount Rokko area (including Arima Onsen)","level":"safe","note":"Traditional hot spring resort in the mountains; very safe with minimal crime, though access roads can be challenging in severe weather."},{"name":"Kobe Port Island","level":"safe","note":"Modern artificial island with facilities like Kobe Airport and Portopia Hotel; well-maintained, low crime, good lighting."},{"name":"Nada district","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential and sake brewery area; low crime rates, well-reviewed accommodation options for visitors."},{"name":"Hyogo-ku","level":"caution","note":"Contains some nightlife districts; isolated incidents of mugging reported after dark, standard precautions advised."}]}}