Sapporo Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (31/100)
Is Sapporo safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Sapporo scores 31/100 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.
Government advisory (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 35)
September 27, 2026
Sapporo, Japan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 31 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 35/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Japan travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Sapporo currently sits at 31/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Sapporo is natural disasters (35/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (76/100) and security (10/100).
A score of 31 is higher than the scores of 34% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 12, 2026
As of October 12, 2026, Sapporo, Japan maintains a moderate risk baseline composite score of 31 out of 100. Travelers should note the current US State Department Advisory Level 1 and CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice. Standard precautions are advised for visitors in the area.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 35/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Environmental quality (score 25/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Sapporo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Sapporo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Sapporo for solo travelers (Crime 12/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 12/100), families with children (Health 12/100 · Natural disaster 35/100), older travelers (Health 12/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 18/100 · Money 10/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Sapporo
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌤 Mostly clear
Sapporo, Japan
| Today's high / low | 14.8°C / 8.1°C | Wind now / max | 13.6 km/h / 16.2 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 50% | Precipitation today | 0.7 mm · 78% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.8 | Sunrise / Sunset | 05:48 / 16:50 |
- High precipitation chance
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:21:45 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 6.9 / 9.8 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 90 / 0.9 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:21:45 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Japan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Sapporo happened in March, April and June (3 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
3 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.2 on 11 Jun 2023 (74 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.9 on 26 Apr 2026 (134 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.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Sapporo Japan
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Japan travel guide and safety advice
RACV · 2d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:21:46 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Sapporo
The most weather-stable two-month window for Sapporo is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 117 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 11, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Sapporo
Sapporo has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Hokushin Hospital
- Hospital: Ito Othopaedic Hospital
- Hospital: JR Sapporo Hospital
- Hospital: Manda Memorial Hospital
- Hospital: Sapporo Kousei General Hospital
- Hospital: Sapporo Minami san jo Hospital
- Hospital: Sapporo Susukino Hospital
- Hospital: Sosei higashi Hospital
- Hospital: Tonan Hospital
- Hospital: カレス記念病院
- Police: Chuo Police Station
- Police: Hoheikyo Police Box
- Police: Hokkaido Prefectural Police Headquarters
- Police: 大通交番
- Police: 札幌方面中央警察署 北一条東交番
- Police: 札幌方面中央警察署 南三条交番
- Police: 札幌方面中央警察署 札幌駅前交番
- Police: 札幌方面中央警察署 薄野交番
- Police: 札幌方面北警察署 札幌駅北口交番
- Police: 白石警察署菊水交番
- Embassy: Australian Consulate, Sapporo
- Embassy: Consulate of Canada
- Embassy: Consulate-General of the Russian Federation
- Embassy: Honorary Consul of Germany
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Sapporo Japan
- Pharmacy: Ain Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Ain Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Ain Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Akino's Kampo Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Matsumoto Kiyoshi
- Pharmacy: Matsumoto Kiyoshi
- Pharmacy: Nanohana Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Norden Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: メイプル調剤薬局 大通店
- Pharmacy: 上村漢薬堂
- Fire station: Shiroishi Fire Department Kikusui Branch
- Fire station: 札幌市中央消防署
- Fire station: 札幌市中央消防署 豊水出張所
- Fire station: 札幌市北消防署 幌北出張所
- Fire station: 札幌市東消防署 苗穂出張所
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Japan)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 110 |
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 15 → 31 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 15 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Sapporo's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Sapporo
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Sapporo, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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