Ōta-ku Travel Risk — Low Risk (18/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for Ōta-ku. The number below is the Japan country baseline.
Is Ōta-ku safe for travelers?
Low risk. Yes, Ōta-ku is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Government advisory (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 55)
2026-05-09 11:01:52
80%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Ōta-ku, Japan.
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- Natural disasters (score 55/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Environmental quality (score 20/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
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Baseline scores
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) · Confidence: 80
Quick facts
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Emergency numbers (Japan)
| Police | 110 |
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| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōta-ku safe for tourists?
Yes, Ōta-ku is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Crime risk score is 15/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon.
What is the biggest risk in Ōta-ku?
The highest-scoring risk category is Natural disasters (score 55/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Ōta-ku were last reviewed on 2026-05-09 11:01:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-05-09 11:01:52
Data confidence
80%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Ōta-ku
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in Ōta-ku may differ from the country average.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.