{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/tokyo","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T16:34:05.206Z","place":{"city":"Tokyo","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":35.6895,"lon":139.69171},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.68,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers consistently report feeling safe in Tokyo, with lost wallets often returned and convenience stores leaving phones unattended on tables common — not a guarantee, but a cultural signal of low everyday theft risk.","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":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":100,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Tokyo remains one of the world's safest major cities for travelers, with violent crime extremely rare and risks centered on petty scams and natural hazards.","summary":"Tokyo's safety profile is exceptional: homicide rate is 0.2 per 100k, terrorism deaths are zero, and visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark at 81.7%. The primary risks for tourists are pickpocketing in crowded areas and scams targeting visitors in nightlife districts, while natural hazards like earthquakes and typhoons require situational awareness.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and mugging are rare; isolated incidents like the June ¥8 million street robbery involve suspects quickly arrested and do not reflect visitor risk."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded zones like Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku Station, and festival areas; keep valuables secure."},"safeAreas":["Shibuya","Asakusa","Ginza","Akihabara","Odaiba"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Kabukicho bar bill inflation","fake monk donation requests","Narita taxi overcharging","dating-app invite scams leading to fraud"],"zones":[{"name":"Shibuya","level":"safe","note":"Very safe overall; pickpocketing risk in crowded crossing and station areas, especially at night."},{"name":"Shinjuku","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe; exercise caution in Kabukicho after dark due to bar scams and touts targeting tourists."},{"name":"Asakusa","level":"safe","note":"Safe and tourist-friendly; low crime, but watch for bag-snatching during festivals and crowded temple visits."},{"name":"Ginza","level":"safe","note":"Upscale and secure; minimal crime risk, standard vigilance advised for valuables in high-end retail areas."},{"name":"Akihabara","level":"safe","note":"Safe for electronics and anime tourism; be alert for overcharging scams in maid cafes and ticket resellers near station."},{"name":"Roppongi","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife area with drink-spiking and overcharging risks; avoid walking alone late at night and monitor drink preparation."},{"name":"Ikebukuro","level":"caution","note":"Safe by day; increased petty theft and scam reports around station east exit and Sunshine City area after dark."},{"name":"Odaiba","level":"safe","note":"Very safe waterfront district; low crime, but susceptible to typhoon-related flooding and transport disruptions in September."}]}}