Yokohama Travel Risk — Low Risk (18/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for Yokohama. The number below is the Japan country baseline.
Is Yokohama safe to visit?
Low risk. Yes, Yokohama is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Government advisory (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 55)
September 1, 2026
80%
Yokohama, Japan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 18 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated September 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Yokohama, 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.
Get a personalized assessment for your tripHow safe is Yokohama to visit in 2026?
Yokohama currently sits at 18/100 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 Yokohama is natural disasters (55/100), and the lowest is government advisory (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
Yokohama’s overall safety rating remains low risk, with a baseline composite score of 18/100 and a US State Department advisory at level 1. An orange‑level alert is in effect for tropical cyclone SAUDEL‑26, which is expected to bring Category 1 (120 km/h) winds affecting about 13.05 million people in the region. Health officials note a Level 1 global dengue notice, and a recent earthquake in the Tokyo area injured dozens, though no specific impact on Yokohama has been reported.
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 00:49 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 20/100): 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 Yokohama
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 Yokohama, 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 Yokohama are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) · Confidence: 80
Quick facts
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| Last updated | September 1, 2026 |
Live conditions in Yokohama
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 00:49:38 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 Yokohama. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Emergency numbers (Japan)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 110 |
Common scam patterns
- Nightlife touts / bottakuri over-billing. In nightlife areas (Noge, Isezakicho), street touts may lead you to bars that present hugely inflated bills; touting is illegal but happens after dark. Tip: Never follow a street tout into a bar; choose venues with posted prices. If threatened over a bill, call police.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Station | train_station | 20/100 | Standard awareness in rush-hour crowds; the risk is low. |
Area notes
- Noge / Isezakicho nightlife. Lively nightlife where street touts and over-billing are the main risk after dark; daytime areas like Minato Mirai and Chinatown are very safe.
- Overall. Yokohama is very safe with very low street crime; the main caution is nightlife over-billing, not violence or theft.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yokohama safe to visit right now?
Yes, Yokohama is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Composite score: 18/100 (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 Yokohama, 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 Yokohama for tourists?
Yes, Yokohama 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 Yokohama?
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 Yokohama in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Yokohama is 18/100 (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.
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Review status
reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-05-09 11:01:52
Data confidence
80%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Yokohama
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
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.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in Yokohama may differ from the country average.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.