{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/fukuoka","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:05:28.781Z","place":{"city":"Fukuoka","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":33.6,"lon":130.41667},"safety":{"score":91,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":92,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts describe feeling safe walking alone, even at night, with high confidence in police presence and low perceived risk of crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":92,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Earthquake","severity":"orange","title":"earthquake (Magnitude 6.8M, Depth:10km) in Japan 28/07/2026 07:27 UTC, 1.2 million (in MMI>=VII).","distanceKm":106},{"kind":"Earthquake","severity":"green","title":"earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in Japan 28/07/2026 08:08 UTC, 40 thousand in MMI VI.","distanceKm":140}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Fukuoka is one of Japan’s safest major cities for visitors.","summary":"Composite safety scores from World Bank and Numbeo place Fukuoka in the very safe tier, with low homicide, virtually no violent crime, and strong institutional stability. The primary risks are natural‑disaster related (earthquake alerts and summer heat), not interpersonal violence.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents have been reported near Fukuoka Station after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs most often in crowded areas like Hakata Station, Tenjin shopping district, and Nakasu nightlife zones"},"safeAreas":["Hakata","Tenjin","Chuo","Yoshizuka","Hirao"],"avoidAreas":["Dazaifu (due to earthquake disruption and proximity to active fault zone)","Nakasu after dark (increased petty theft risk in nightlife crowds)"],"scams":["Bar and club overcharging in Nakasu nightlife district","Fake taxi drivers targeting late‑night arrivals","Yatai food stall “short‑change” scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Hakata","level":"safe","note":"Highly populated, well-lit, police presence; main transport hub with low crime and frequent patrols."},{"name":"Tenjin","level":"safe","note":"Commercial core, heavy foot traffic, good lighting; petty theft possible in crowds but overall safe."},{"name":"Nakasu","level":"caution","note":"Entertainment district; nightlife crowds increase petty theft risk after dark; stay alert."},{"name":"Chuo","level":"safe","note":"Residential and business area with modern infrastructure; low crime and good emergency services."},{"name":"Dazaifu","level":"avoid","note":"Near active earthquake alerts; recent M6.8 quake caused service disruptions; avoid non-essential travel."},{"name":"Kokura","level":"caution","note":"Northern district; generally safe but occasional pickpocketing in busy stations; monitor local advisories."},{"name":"Yoshizuka","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime; well-maintained streets and active community watch."},{"name":"Hirao","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential zone; minimal incidents reported; safe for visitors day and night."}]}}