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Mostly — Tokyo is generally travelable today, but at least one low- or medium-severity advisory is currently active in the region. Review the live feed below and follow guidance from local authorities.
No active live alerts in this radius — status reflects the most recent reference events.
East Asia · JP
Tokyo is one of the safest large cities in the world for crime — but sits in one of the most seismically active urban areas anywhere. TravelAlert aggregates live data from the Japan Meteorological Agency, USGS, GDACS and the WHO so you know about earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and weather disruption the moment they happen.
Within 300 km · no active live alerts in this radius — showing recent reference events
Tokyo is the largest seismically scrutinized urban area on Earth. Snapshot from JMA and USGS records.
~37 million
Population of greater Tokyo
~30
M5+ earthquakes within 300 km (last 12 months)
Tōhoku 2011 (M9.1)
Strongest recent event
3 – 5
Typhoons affecting Tokyo / year
March 2011
Last major tsunami affecting Honshu
March to May (cherry blossom) and October to November — mild weather, low typhoon risk and the calmest conditions overall.
| Risk | Period | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoon season | July – October | Peak August–September; can suspend trains, flights and outdoor activity. |
| Earthquake monitoring | Year-round | M4+ events occur regularly across Honshu; JMA issues advisories within seconds. |
| Heat / humidity peak | July – August | Heatstroke is a documented major risk; older travelers especially affected. |
Hazard-specific orientation gathered from public guidance by USGS, NOAA, WHO and similar agencies. This is general information, not professional safety advice — always follow instructions from local authorities and official emergency channels for your location.
JMA Earthquake Early Warnings sometimes arrive seconds before shaking — alerts come through phones automatically. Drop, cover, hold. Modern Tokyo construction is among the best in the world; the main risk for tourists is falling objects, broken glass and elevator entrapment. Use stairs after any moderate quake.
If a strong quake occurs offshore, follow JMA tsunami advisories immediately. Tokyo Bay has evacuation routes; coastal Chiba and Kanagawa beaches have higher exposure. Don't wait for sirens — move to high ground if shaking is long or strong.
JR East and metro lines suspend operations for severe typhoons (typhoon-grade rain or wind warnings). Narita and Haneda flights can be cancelled for 24+ hours. Stock up on water and food the day before — convenience stores empty fast.
Save these in your phone before you arrive. Tap any number to call.
Police
Fire / Ambulance
Japan Helpline (English, 24/7)
Tokyo Metropolitan Health Center
St. Luke's International Hospital (English-speaking)
Japan Visitor Hotline (24/7 English)
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Open the live alerts above. Tokyo is one of the world's safest large cities for crime but sits in a high-seismic-risk zone. We surface JMA earthquake, tsunami, typhoon and weather alerts.
Aware, not anxious. Modern Tokyo construction is exceptionally earthquake-resilient; the main practical step is to know your hotel's earthquake plan and download JMA's alert app or enable mobile emergency alerts on arrival.
JR and metro suspend operations during severe typhoons (typhoon-grade warnings). Check JR East or Tokyo Metro websites the day before; we surface advisories at the highest tier.
Yes — Tokyo's tap water is high quality and safe to drink.
Mount Fuji is an active volcano monitored continuously by JMA. Any meaningful activity would be surfaced immediately, but eruptions are extremely rare on traveler timescales.
Late March–May (cherry blossom, mild) and October–November (autumn colors, dry). Avoid late July–August if heat-sensitive — humidity makes 35°C feel much worse.
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Open TravelAlertLast updated: 31 May 2026.
