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As of October 2026, Yokohama scores 91/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Yokohama remains very safe for visitors, with low violent crime and effective policing. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Japan · Assessed 13 October 2026
91
/ 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.”
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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
LowArmed robbery is rare; isolated incidents occur but not concentrated in visitor areas
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing happens in busy transit zones and shopping areas like Yokohama Station and Chinatown
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
87/100
Recent visitor reports indicate high comfort walking alone after dark, reflecting strong personal safety perceptions in Yokohama
Yes. Yokohama remains very safe for visitors, with low violent crime and effective policing.
Yokohama benefits from Japan's exceptionally low homicide rate and strong governance, though petty theft can occur in crowded areas. Visitors report feeling secure walking alone at night, and no recent incidents target tourists specifically. Standard precautions against pickpocketing in transit hubs and shopping districts are sufficient.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Yokohama’s safety profile is reinforced by recent events showing effective responses to rare incidents. In August 2026, a missing British child was located safely in Yokohama after being lost, highlighting both the low risk to minors and the efficiency of local authorities in resolving such cases quickly (SoraNews24). While a home invasion robbery led to arrests in April 2026, this was a residential crime with no indication of targeting visitors or occurring in tourist zones (The Japan Times). These isolated events do not alter the city’s overall safety standing.
Day-to-day, visitors consistently report feeling secure, particularly when walking alone at night, supported by official data showing over 81% of residents feel safe doing so. This aligns with Yokohama’s low homicide rate and strong institutional performance. The main risks remain non-violent: pickpocketing is moderate in high-traffic areas such as Yokohama Station, Chinatown, and Minato Mirai, especially during weekends and festivals. Bag-snatching is uncommon but not unknown, so keeping bags zipped and front-facing is advised.
To stay safe, use only licensed taxis or verified ride-hailing apps to avoid overcharging, a minor issue occasionally reported with unlicensed drivers near tourist sites. Be wary of individuals selling “discount” tickets for attractions like Yokohama Cosmo World or the Cup Noodles Museum — these are often invalid or overpriced. Carry a photocopy of your passport and leave the original secured in your accommodation. No specific neighbourhoods are advised against; standard urban awareness suffices across Nishi-ku, Kannai, and the waterfront districts. No active disaster alerts are in effect, though earthquake preparedness remains prudent given regional seismic activity.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 9 Yokohama districts for visitors: 7 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Yokohama safety map.
Chinatown (Chukagai)cautionPopular with visitors; moderate pickpocket risk in dense crowds, especially during festivals.
Isogo WardcautionIndustrial and residential area; generally safe but less patrolled; avoid isolated areas after dark.
Minato Mirai 21saferTourist hub with hotels, shopping, and low crime; well-patrolled and safe day and night.
Yokohama Station area (Nishi-ku)saferMajor transport hub with high foot traffic and police presence; petty theft possible but uncommon.
Kannai / BashamichisaferHistoric district with museums and restaurants; generally safe, though watch for pickpockets in crowded areas.
Yamate (The Bluff)saferAffluent residential area with foreign cemeteries and parks; very low crime and peaceful.
Shin-YokohamasaferBusiness and rail district around Shin-Yokohama Station; safe, with low crime and good transit security.
Kohoku Ward (including Shin-Yokohama and Kozukue)saferResidential and commercial zone with low crime rates; safe for visitors, especially near stations.
Kanazawa Ward (including Hakkeijima Sea Paradise)saferSeaside leisure area with aquarium and parks; safe for families, with low incident reports.
07 · After Dark
82% of people in Japan say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2024).
Armed robbery is rare; isolated incidents occur but not concentrated in visitor areas
After dark, be most careful around Chinatown (Chukagai), Isogo Ward. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Yokohama remains very safe for visitors, with low violent crime and effective policing. Yokohama benefits from Japan's exceptionally low homicide rate and strong governance, though petty theft can occur in crowded areas. Visitors report feeling secure walking alone at night, and no recent incidents target tourists specifically. Standard precautions against pickpocketing in transit hubs and shopping districts are sufficient. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Yokohama 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.
Yokohama ranks #9 of 9 Japan destinations we've assessed, scoring 91/100. 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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