Tokyo Travel Risk — Low Risk (17/100)
Is Tokyo safe to visit?
Low risk. Yes, Tokyo is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Disease & health (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 55)
September 1, 2026
70%
Tokyo, Japan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 17 out of 100 (low 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 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Tokyo, Japan, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
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Tokyo currently sits at 17/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. 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 1, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, 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.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Tokyo remains a low‑risk destination with a baseline safety score of 17/100 and a US State Department advisory level of 1. Recent headlines note an earthquake that injured 37 people in the Tokyo area but caused no tsunami and left Shinkansen service unaffected, while an orange‑level alert for tropical cyclone SAUDEL‑26 is active nationwide. Health officials list dengue at Level 1 globally, indicating minimal concern for travelers.
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: Sep 1, 2026 00:19 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.
Safety by traveler type in Tokyo
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is low, so solo travel is straightforward — keep standard awareness in crowds and on transit.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is low. Apply the usual precautions; trust your instincts and keep someone informed of your plans. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Tokyo, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
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.
Senior travelers
Health and transport risk are low. Carry medication in original packaging and keep a copy of prescriptions.
Business travelers
Digital and money risk are low. Standard precautions on public Wi-Fi and card use are enough.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory and political indicators for Tokyo are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 1, 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
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Orange notification for tropical cyclone SAUDEL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 13.05 million . ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-08-18
From 18/08/2026 to 28/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 213 km/h) SAUDEL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Japan, China, Northern Mariana Islands (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind spee
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 00:19:24 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
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, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
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 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Tokyo. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tokyo safe to visit right now?
Yes, Tokyo is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Composite score: 17/100 (Low risk). Crime category sits at 15/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Tokyo, Japan?
The current US State Department advisory level for Japan is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Tokyo for tourists?
Yes, Tokyo is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. The biggest risk factor right now is Natural disasters (55/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
What is the biggest risk in Tokyo?
The highest-scoring risk category is Natural disasters (score 55/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Tokyo in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Tokyo is 17/100 (Low risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. 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.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Tokyo?
typhoon season: May–November; monsoon: June and September; heavy rain season: September.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — → 17 | low | initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
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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.
Transparency & Sources
We try to be honest about what we know, what we estimated, and what we don't have. Below is the audit trail for this page.
Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 06:27:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Tokyo
- 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.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
Coverage looks complete for this city. Live data is still only fetched on a real assessment.
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