Travel Tips
Safety Information
Information about what to do in case of an emergency and some precautionary measures you can take for a safe stay in Kyoto.
Disaster Information
In the event that you encounter an earthquake, typhoon, or other disaster during your trip to Kyoto, you can access the following pages to get up-to-date information and keep yourself safe.
Hazard Info

Kyoto Online Tourist Information Center provides instructions to follow in the event of a major disaster, disaster preparedness guides, and maps of evacuation sites and potential hazards.
Hazard Info- In Case of a Large-Scale Disaster
- Fire and Disaster Prevention
- In Case of a Hotel Fire
- Other Convenient Websites
Emergency Services
Learn how to prevent accidents or get access to the help you need.
- Police Department
- Disease & Injury
- Fire and Disaster Prevention
- In Case of a Hotel Fire
- Heatstroke Information
Emergency Numbers

Please take note of this essential information and list of the most important emergency numbers in Kyoto. We wish you a safe stay.
Emergency NumbersTourist Information Centers

Get transit information as well as pamphlets with maps and event details at any of Kyoto's Tourist Information Centers. The staff on hand speak English and many other foreign languages. Keep an eye out for nearby information centers during your travels in Kyoto.
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