{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/kobe","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:06:10.263Z","place":{"city":"Kobe","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":34.6913,"lon":135.183},"safety":{"score":93,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.81,"caps":[],"databaseScore":94,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though some express concern about earthquake warnings and occasional scams in busy areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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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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":469},{"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":499}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Kobe is one of Japan's safest major cities for visitors.","summary":"Kobe scores a 94/100 safety index, placing it among the world's safest cities with extremely low violent crime and reliable emergency services. While natural disaster risks, especially earthquakes, exist, the city’s infrastructure and preparedness are strong. Visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents reported near nightlife districts after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded spots such as Sannomiya Station and the waterfront during festivals"},"safeAreas":["Sannomiya","Kobe Harborland","Arima Onsen","Nada"],"avoidAreas":["Kawasaki-cho (industrial zone, higher petty‑theft after dark)"],"scams":["fake religious donations","Japan Rail Pass scams","photo scams targeting tourists at popular sites"],"zones":[{"name":"Sannomiya","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife and shopping hub; stay alert after dark and watch for pickpocketing"},{"name":"Kobe Harborland","level":"safe","note":"Well‑lit waterfront area; minimal crime but keep belongings secure in crowds"},{"name":"Arima Onsen","level":"safe","note":"Mountain hot‑spring district; very low crime but limited transport at night"},{"name":"Nada","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial area; generally safe day and night"},{"name":"Kawasaki-cho","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with higher petty‑theft incidents; avoid after dark"}]}}