Is Fukushima safe? Japan travel risk
Is Fukushima safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Fukushima scores 35/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Japan Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 15 May 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Fukushima scores 35/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Japan (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Fukushima: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: natural hazards (89/100) and security (10/100).
A score of 35 is higher than the scores of 42% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Japan travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Territorial & Position Context
Geographically located in Fukushima (37.7608° N, 140.4747° E), Fukushima sits 243.2 km SSW from Tokyo at 77 m elevation.
Fukushima
37.7608° N, 140.4747° E
77 m
Asia/Tokyo
284,282
Critical Services & Regional Transit
Adjacent Localities in Japan
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Fukushima happened in March (4 of 7 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
7 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M7.3 on 16 Mar 2022 (97 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.9 on 4 Oct 2025 (102 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Japan travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Japan entry requirements.
Regional Centers with Threat Ratings
Questions travellers ask about Fukushima
Is Fukushima safe to visit?
Fukushima currently scores 35/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Japan (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Fukushima · Methodology
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