{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/matsumoto","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:08:11.139Z","place":{"city":"Matsumoto","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":36.23333,"lon":137.96667},"safety":{"score":94,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.81,"caps":[],"databaseScore":95,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and local forums describe Matsumoto as very safe, with visitors feeling comfortable walking alone at night, though some note occasional petty theft in crowded spots.","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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global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":35,"display":"July: highs ~35°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 38 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global 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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Matsumoto is one of Japan’s safest cities for visitors.","summary":"Matsumoto’s composite safety score of 91/100 places it firmly in the 'Excellent' band, with violent crime virtually nonexistent and daily life feeling secure for travelers. While petty theft and scams targeting tourists are rare, normal urban precautions are still advisable.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated incidents have been reported near the central train station after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy areas such as Matsumoto Station plaza and the castle grounds during peak tourist hours."},"safeAreas":["Kamikochi","Nishi‑Matsumoto","Kita‑Matsumoto","Shin‑Matsumoto"],"avoidAreas":["Ushiro‑Matsumoto (industrial outskirts)"],"scams":["fake religious donation scams","Japan Rail Pass resale scams","photo-taking scams with overcharging","overpriced taxi fares near tourist hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Matsumoto Central","level":"caution","note":"Busy downtown area with high foot traffic; stay alert after dark and watch for pickpocketing near transit hubs"},{"name":"Kamikochi","level":"safe","note":"Popular mountain resort with low crime and well‑maintained facilities; safe for daytime and evening visits"},{"name":"Nishi‑Matsumoto","level":"safe","note":"Residential district with quiet streets; generally safe but use normal precautions with valuables"},{"name":"Kita‑Matsumoto","level":"safe","note":"Commercial area near the station; safe during daylight, avoid poorly lit alleys after dark"},{"name":"Shin‑Matsumoto","level":"caution","note":"Tourist‑heavy zone around the castle; watch for scams targeting visitors and crowded spaces"},{"name":"Ushiro‑Matsumoto","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial outskirts with limited lighting and fewer tourists; higher risk of petty theft and occasional disturbances"}]}}