{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/osaka","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T03:39:49.046Z","place":{"city":"Osaka","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":34.69379,"lon":135.50107},"safety":{"score":93,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.68,"caps":[],"databaseScore":94,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Solo female travelers consistently report feeling secure throughout the city, and most tourists experience no issues when exercising basic awareness in crowded zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":88,"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":445}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes. Osaka remains one of the world's safest major cities for visitors with violent crime extremely rare.","summary":"Osaka's safety profile is strong, with homicide rates near zero and low violent crime, though petty theft and scams occur in crowded tourist zones like Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. The city benefits from effective policing, surveillance, and cultural norms supporting public order. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons pose the primary external risk, but warning systems are advanced.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents occur only in poorly lit peripheral areas after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is uncommon but spikes in tourist hotspots such as Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Umeda during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Umeda","Tennoji/Abeno","Osaka Castle Park","Universal Studios Japan"],"avoidAreas":["Airin/Kamagasaki (Nishinari Ward) - avoid after dark due to homelessness and disorder"],"scams":["Distraction thefts in Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi","Fake petitions and street hustles targeting tourists","Bar touts and drink promoters in nightlife districts"],"zones":[{"name":"Umeda (Kita Ward)","level":"safe","note":"Major business and transit hub; well-lit, heavily policed, very low violent crime."},{"name":"Namba / Dotonbori (Chuo Ward)","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hotspot with moderate pickpocketing risk, especially in crowds and at night."},{"name":"Shinsaibashi (Chuo Ward)","level":"caution","note":"Busy shopping arcade; distraction thefts reported near bars and street performers."},{"name":"Tennoji / Abeno (Tennoji & Abeno Wards)","level":"safe","note":"Residential and cultural zone with temples and parks; safe by day, quiet but secure at night."},{"name":"Shinsekai (Naniwa Ward)","level":"caution","note":"Retro entertainment area; somewhat dodgy at night due to lingering red-light activity."},{"name":"Airin / Kamagasaki (Nishinari Ward)","level":"avoid","note":"Japan's largest homeless district; best avoided after dark due to sporadic disorder and poverty-related issues."},{"name":"Osaka Castle Park (Chuo Ward)","level":"safe","note":"Major tourist attraction; well-patrolled, clear signage, minimal crime during visiting hours."},{"name":"Universal Studios Japan (Konohana Ward)","level":"safe","note":"Theme park with strict security; safe for families and visitors throughout operating hours."}]}}