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As of October 2026, Hiroshima scores 95/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Hiroshima is exceptionally safe for travelers, with very low crime rates and strong adherence to the rule of law. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
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Japan · Assessed 13 October 2026
95
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:45:59Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Japan: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-09T11:26:08.7337171-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowRobbery and violent crime are extremely rare in Hiroshima, with a homicide rate significantly below the global average.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing and bag-snatching are uncommon, even in crowded tourist areas.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Positive
94/100
Travelers consistently report feeling very safe and secure in Hiroshima, with a high percentage feeling comfortable walking alone after dark.
Yes. Hiroshima is exceptionally safe for travelers, with very low crime rates and strong adherence to the rule of law.
Hiroshima offers a high level of safety, comparable to other major Japanese cities. Visitors can expect a secure environment with minimal risk of violent crime or petty theft. While natural events like earthquakes are a consideration for Japan generally, Hiroshima itself presents no unusual safety concerns for tourists.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Hiroshima is an exceptionally safe destination, with official advisories from Canada and the UK recommending normal security precautions. The city boasts extremely low crime rates, with a homicide rate far below the global average and a very low incidence of detected human trafficking. Traveler sentiment indicates a high degree of personal security, with a significant majority feeling safe walking alone after dark.
While Japan as a whole is seismically active, and recent news has highlighted earthquake and tsunami advisories following events in other regions like Kumamoto, Hiroshima itself does not currently have active disaster alerts. The city's infrastructure and governance are strong, with high scores for rule of law and control of corruption. The only recent safety-related news specific to Hiroshima concerned the temporary closure of Hiroshima Castle's keep in April 2026 due to safety concerns, with plans for its wooden reconstruction.
Travelers should be aware of potential, though rare, scams common in tourist areas across Japan, such as minor overcharging. Given the October weather, expect a wet spell and moderate air quality, so pack accordingly. While violent crime is virtually non-existent, exercising standard precautions, such as being aware of your surroundings and keeping valuables secure, is always advisable.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Hiroshima districts for visitors: 6 safer. See them plotted on the Hiroshima safety map.
Naka WardsaferCentral business and tourist district, very safe.
Higashi WardsaferResidential and commercial area, low crime.
Minami WardsaferPort and industrial area, generally safe for visitors.
Asaminami WardsaferSuburban area, very low crime.
Saeki WardsaferLargely rural and mountainous, safe.
Hiroshima Castle AreasaferMajor tourist attraction, well-patrolled and safe, though the keep was temporarily closed in April 2026 for safety concerns.
07 · After Dark
82% of people in Japan say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2024).
Robbery and violent crime are extremely rare in Hiroshima, with a homicide rate significantly below the global average.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Yes. Hiroshima is exceptionally safe for travelers, with very low crime rates and strong adherence to the rule of law. Hiroshima offers a high level of safety, comparable to other major Japanese cities. Visitors can expect a secure environment with minimal risk of violent crime or petty theft. While natural events like earthquakes are a consideration for Japan generally, Hiroshima itself presents no unusual safety concerns for tourists. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Hiroshima report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Hiroshima ranks #1 of 9 Japan destinations we've assessed, scoring 95/100. See the Japan safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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