{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/nagoya","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T16:33:27.119Z","place":{"city":"Nagoya","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":35.18147,"lon":136.9064},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":92,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate feeling safe walking alone at night, though some note heightened awareness during severe weather or late hours in entertainment districts.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":86,"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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violent crime and strong infrastructure. Visitors should watch for pickpocketing in transit hubs and tourist zones like Sakae and Nagoya Station, and remain alert to common scams targeting tourists. Natural-disaster preparedness is high, though heavy rain and seismic activity require awareness.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; occasional opportunistic thefts reported near late-night nightlife areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy transit hubs and tourist shopping zones such as Sakae and Nagoya Station, especially after dark"},"safeAreas":["Nagoya Station (Meieki)","Osu Kannon","Nagoya Port","Atsuta","Kanayama"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Sakae Bottakuri Bar Tout scam","Centrair Airport Taxi Touts","Fake police demanding fines for minor violations","Overcharging at restaurants near tourist sites"],"zones":[{"name":"Sakae","level":"caution","note":"Busy entertainment and shopping hub; pickpocketing and scams reported, especially after dark"},{"name":"Nagoya Station (Meieki)","level":"safe","note":"Central business district with high foot traffic, strong security presence, and excellent lighting"},{"name":"Osu Kannon","level":"safe","note":"Traditional shopping and temple area; well-patrolled, good lighting, safe during day and evening"},{"name":"Nagoya Port","level":"safe","note":"Waterfront area with low crime, popular for leisure; standard precautions advised"},{"name":"Atsuta","level":"safe","note":"Historic district around Atsuta Shrine; residential, peaceful, and very safe for visitors"},{"name":"Fushimi","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife district with bars and izakayas; opportunistic theft possible late at night"},{"name":"Kanayama","level":"safe","note":"Major transport hub with strong police presence; safe for transit and surrounding areas"}]}}