Is Yokohama safe?
Very safe, day and night. Ordinary city risks only: tout-run bars in Yokohama Station and Kannai, bicycle theft and typhoon weather.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2025-05-14.
- Homicide rate in Japan: 0.2 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Japan: 3.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 110 · Ambulance 119 · Fire 119 · Tourist police 050-3816-2787.
Safety in Yokohama at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Minor: bag snatching is rare, occasional bar overcharging near Kannai and Noge, and drunk disturbances late at night. |
| At night | Minato Mirai and Kannai stay busy until late and feel safe; trains stop around midnight, with taxis available from Yokohama Station. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, day and night. Avoid following touts into bars; usual care with drinks. |
| Other risks | Typhoon rain and storm surge in Sep–Oct; Summer heat and humidity in Jul–Aug; Earthquakes; same advice as Tokyo |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Touts near Yokohama Station and Kannai leading to overpriced bars
Take care
- Isezakicho and Noge back streets after midnight: drunks and touts
- Waterfront at night: wind and few people outside Minato Mirai
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Short-term visitors must carry their passport at all times; police may ask for it.
- Adderall and strong pseudoephedrine decongestants are banned; check medicines before packing.
- Cannabis, including CBD with THC, is illegal; using it has been a crime since Dec 2024.
How Yokohama compares in Japan
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kyoto | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Osaka | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Hiroshima | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Nara | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sapporo | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Okinawa | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Hakone | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Fukuoka | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kawaguchiko | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Niseko | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Yokohama | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kanazawa | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Takayama | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Nagoya | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Nikko | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kamakura | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kobe | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Hakuba | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Ishigaki | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Nagasaki | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Shirakawa-go | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Miyakojima | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Hakodate | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Otaru | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Beppu | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Matsumoto | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Koyasan | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Furano | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sendai | 5/5 · Very safe |
Quick answers
Is Yokohama safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, day and night. Avoid following touts into bars; usual care with drinks.
Is Yokohama safe at night?
Minato Mirai and Kannai stay busy until late and feel safe; trains stop around midnight, with taxis available from Yokohama Station.
What is the crime rate in Yokohama?
Minor: bag snatching is rare, occasional bar overcharging near Kannai and Noge, and drunk disturbances late at night. Nationally, Japan records 0.2 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Yokohama?
Police 110 · Ambulance 119 · Fire 119 · Tourist police 050-3816-2787.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Yokohama Official Visitors' Guide
- Yokohama Municipal Subway
- Haneda Airport
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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