{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/nikko","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:07:59.598Z","place":{"city":"Nikkō","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":36.75,"lon":139.61667},"safety":{"score":94,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":95,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites describe feeling very safe walking during daylight, with only minor concerns about slippery paths and occasional pickpocketing in busy areas.","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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notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":6,"display":"6 within 15 km · nearest ~3.6 km","year":null,"score":88,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":30,"display":"July: highs ~30°C · wet spell","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 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 — Nikko is among the safest destinations in Japan for visitors.","summary":"Composite safety data shows Nikko scores a 95/100 safety index, with violent crime rates near zero and official advisories urging only normal precautions. Recent traveler sentiment and incident reports confirm low everyday risk, though natural‑hazard awareness is advised.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery is extremely rare; isolated incidents have been reported only in poorly lit bus stops after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs occasionally in crowded train stations and shrine festivals, particularly during autumn foliage crowds."},"safeAreas":["Nikko Toshogu Shrine Area","Yumoto Onsen District","Kaminarimon Approach (Front Shrine)"],"avoidAreas":["Nikko National Park Backcountry"],"scams":["Fake police‑blue‑ticket bike rentals near Toshogu Shrine","Klook‑style phantom tour operators offering unlicensed guided hikes","Overpriced souvenir photo sessions at shrine entrances"],"zones":[{"name":"Nikko Toshogu Shrine Area","level":"safe","note":"Highly monitored tourist hub with police presence and organized tours; low crime and strong infrastructure"},{"name":"Lake Chuzenji / Kegon Falls","level":"caution","note":"Remote mountain trails and steep paths can be slippery in summer rain; stay on marked routes and watch for sudden weather changes"},{"name":"Yumoto Onsen District","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled hot‑spring area with frequent police patrols and clear signage; safe for night walks"},{"name":"Nikko National Park Backcountry","level":"avoid","note":"Unmarked wilderness zones have steep cliffs, sudden fog and limited cell service; avoid solo hiking without local guide"},{"name":"Kaminarimon Approach (Front Shrine)","level":"safe","note":"Crowded daytime market with regular security patrols; pickpocketing risk only in peak crowds"}]}}