{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/nikko","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T13:01:15.888Z","place":{"city":"Nikkō","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":36.75,"lon":139.61667},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Very Safe","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate a strong sense of safety when walking during daylight, with minor concerns focused on environmental factors like slippery paths and occasional pickpocketing in busy spots.","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":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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a very safe destination for travelers.","summary":"Nikkō has an exceptionally low crime rate, with violent incidents being extremely rare. The primary concerns for visitors revolve around natural hazards and potential tourist-targeted scams, rather than crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery is extremely rare, with only isolated incidents reported in poorly lit bus stops after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas like train stations, bus stops, shrine entrances, and during festivals or peak foliage seasons."},"safeAreas":["Nikko Station area","Lake Chuzenji shores","Yumoto Onsen district","Shinkyo Bridge area","Fujiwara residential zone"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Klook Phantom Nikko Tour","Fake Police Blue-Ticket Bike"],"zones":[{"name":"Nikko Station area","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, busy transport hub with regular police patrols; pickpocketing possible in crowds."},{"name":"Toshogu Shrine approach","level":"caution","note":"Crowded during autumn foliage; watch for pickpocketing and slippery steps on stone paths."},{"name":"Lake Chuzenji shores","level":"safe","note":"Popular scenic area with low crime; sudden weather changes possible on the lake."},{"name":"Yumoto Onsen district","level":"safe","note":"Hot spring town with orderly public behavior; avoid unlit back alleys after late evening."},{"name":"Kegon Falls vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Steep trails and viewing platforms; heed warning signs during rain or icy conditions."},{"name":"Nikko National Park trails","level":"caution","note":"Hiking risks include weather shifts, wildlife encounters, and trail fatigue; carry rain gear and water."},{"name":"Shinkyo Bridge area","level":"safe","note":"Iconic photospot with steady foot traffic; minor scam risk from unofficial photo vendors."},{"name":"Fujiwara residential zone","level":"safe","note":"Quiet local neighborhood with kōban nearby; no recent crime reports in dossier."}]}}