{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/sapporo","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:05:37.695Z","place":{"city":"Sapporo","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":43.06667,"lon":141.35},"safety":{"score":94,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.96,"caps":[],"databaseScore":95,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe during daylight hours in central districts, but some note unease after dark in entertainment zones and following isolated assaults","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"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":95,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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overcharging or refusing to use meters","Pickpocketing in crowded areas like Odori Park and during the Snow Festival"],"zones":[{"name":"Odori","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with police presence and bright lighting, low petty crime"},{"name":"Susukino","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife area with touts and occasional scams after dark"},{"name":"Sapporo Station","level":"safe","note":"Major transport hub, well‑patrolled and busy day and night"},{"name":"Jozankei","level":"caution","note":"Scenic district with hot springs; isolated spots can be dimly lit"},{"name":"Noboribetsu","level":"avoid","note":"Remote onsen area prone to petty theft and limited police coverage"},{"name":"Kita-ku (North Sapporo)","level":"safe","note":"Residential and university zones with low crime and good lighting"},{"name":"Higashi-ku (East Sapporo)","level":"safe","note":"Commercial area with steady foot traffic and visible security"},{"name":"Shiroishi","level":"caution","note":"Industrial fringe; 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