Tokyo Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (34/100)
Is Tokyo safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Tokyo scores 34/100 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.
Disease & health (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 55)
September 27, 2026
Tokyo, Japan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health 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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Tokyo currently sits at 34/100 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 Tokyo is natural disasters (55/100), and the lowest is disease & health (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 (82/100) and crime and scams (23/100).
A score of 34 is higher than 25% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Tokyo currently maintains a moderate baseline risk level of 34 out of 100 with a US State Dept advisory level of 1. Additionally, travelers should note a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent safety headlines are focused on external travel advisories and geopolitical incidents rather than domestic threats within the city.
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 22:00 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 55/100): 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 Tokyo
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 Tokyo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Tokyo for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), older travelers (Health 10/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 15/100 · 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.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Tokyo
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Tokyo happened in June, July, August and September (4 of 4 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: M6.1 on 26 May 2023 (81 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.8 on 22 Aug 2026 (53 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 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 2026-10-16 18:31:06 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Tokyo
The most weather-stable two-month window for Tokyo is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 9°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 118 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November; monsoon in June and September; heavy rain season in September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Tokyo
Tokyo 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: Kabashima Hospital
- Hospital: Kawakita General Hospital
- Hospital: Kyorin University Suginami Hospital
- Hospital: うめとぴあ
- Hospital: マキ皮膚科
- Hospital: 吉川内科小児科病院
- Hospital: 回心会 ロイヤル病院
- Hospital: 彰誠会伊藤脳神経外科病院
- Hospital: 救世軍ブース記念病院
- Hospital: 樺島会樺島病院
- Police: 北沢警察署羽根木交番
- Police: 方南交番
- Police: 明大前駅前交番
- Police: 永福町駅前交番
- Police: 高井戸警察署 和泉地域安全センター
- Police: 高井戸警察署和泉地域安全センター
- Police: 高井戸警察署大宮八幡駐在所
- Police: 高井戸警察署方南交番
- Police: 高井戸警察署泉南交番
- Police: 高井戸警察署西永福駅前交番
- Embassy: Embassy of Burkina Faso
- Embassy: Embassy of the Republic of Angola
- Embassy: Embassy of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
- Embassy: Embassy of Vietnam
- Embassy: ベリーズ大使館
- Pharmacy: Cocokara Fine
- Pharmacy: CURE GREEN PHARMACY
- Pharmacy: Matsumoto Kiyoshi
- Pharmacy: Tomod's
- Pharmacy: Welcia Yakkyoku
- Pharmacy: ケン薬局
- Pharmacy: スマイル
- Pharmacy: つばさ薬局
- Pharmacy: ミドリ薬局
- Pharmacy: 伊神薬品
- Fire station: Eifuku Branch Suginami Fire Station
- Fire station: 世田谷消防署 松原出張所
- Fire station: 世田谷消防署松原出張所
- Fire station: 杉並消防署堀ノ内出張所
- Fire station: 杉並第二分団
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 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | medium |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
High quality; English-speaking staff limited outside large hospitals.
Common scam patterns
- Bottakuri (rip-off) bars. Bars advertise cheap drinks then present bills from hundreds to thousands of dollars for an hour, sometimes with intimidation. Tip: Choose bars with clearly posted prices; avoid places reached via a tout. If threatened, refuse and call police.
- Nightlife touts (kyakuhiki) in Kabukicho/Roppongi. Friendly touts ("want a drink? I know a cheap place") lead you to bars with exorbitant charges; touting is illegal in Shinjuku but common. Tip: Never follow a street tout into a bar, no matter the offer - it is the No.1 cause of nightlife scams.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku / major rail stations | train_station | 20/100 | Standard crowd awareness; the main caution is avoiding touts around Kabukicho exits at night. |
Area notes
- Kabukicho (Shinjuku) & Roppongi. Physically safe but financially risky after dark - street touts and "bottakuri" over-billing bars are the main threat. Never follow a tout.
- Overall. Tokyo is among the world's safest big cities; violent crime against tourists is very rare. The main caution is nightlife over-billing in specific districts.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Japan for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Tokyo
Is Tokyo safe?
Tokyo currently scores 34/100 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 — Tokyo · Methodology
Is it safe to travel to Tokyo right now?
As of 16 October 2026, official travel advice for Japan is Level 1 (US State Department). No natural hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 14 days. Live weather, alerts, and news refresh throughout the day on this page.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
Are there earthquakes near Tokyo?
3 magnitude 5+ earthquake event(s) within 100 km of Tokyo in the past five years (USGS); the most recent was on 22 Aug 2026, about 53 km away.
Sources: USGS Earthquake Catalog
What is the travel advisory for Tokyo?
Official advice for Japan: US — Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; UK — No FCDO advice against travel; CA — Exercise normal security precautions. Advice can differ by region, so read the full notice before you go.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 35 → 34 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 36 → 35 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 17 → 36 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 17 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Tokyo'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.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Tokyo
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Tokyo, 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)
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Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
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