SafeStayJapan.com (“we,” “our,” or “this website”) is an informational website designed to help travelers to Japan understand potential natural-hazard risks around their accommodation and make more informed decisions about where to stay.
Please read the following information carefully before using this website.
1. SafeStayJapan.com Does Not Guarantee Safety
The information provided on SafeStayJapan.com does not guarantee the safety of any hotel, building, area, or location.
The actual impact of a natural disaster can vary depending on many factors, including the location and scale of the event, weather conditions, building conditions, and other circumstances.
Being outside a designated hazard area does not mean that a location is completely free from risk.
Likewise, being within a designated hazard area does not necessarily mean that a location or building is immediately dangerous.
Please use the information on SafeStayJapan.com as one of several factors when deciding where to stay.
2. Hazard Information
SafeStayJapan.com displays information about natural hazards such as tsunamis and landslides.
This information is based primarily on data published by Japanese national and local government authorities. However, differences may exist between the information displayed on this website and actual conditions due to data updates, mapping methods, positional accuracy, or other factors.
Natural disasters may also exceed the scenarios assumed in official hazard assessments.
Do not use the hazard information displayed on SafeStayJapan.com as the sole basis for deciding whether evacuation is necessary.
3. Evacuation Sites
SafeStayJapan.com may display information about officially designated emergency evacuation sites.
When a disaster type such as “Earthquake,” “Tsunami,” or “Flood” is shown for an evacuation site, it indicates that the location has been designated for evacuation in relation to that type of disaster.
It does not mean that the location is guaranteed to be safe under all circumstances.
Different evacuation sites may be designated for different types of disasters. A site may also become unavailable depending on the scale of the disaster, local conditions, or instructions from authorities.
During an actual emergency, do not rely solely on SafeStayJapan.com. Always check the latest evacuation information and follow instructions from local authorities, police, fire departments, your accommodation, and other official sources.
4. Hotels and Buildings
The appearance of a hotel on SafeStayJapan.com does not mean that SafeStayJapan.com has certified, endorsed, inspected, or guaranteed the safety of that hotel.
The seismic performance and overall safety of a building depend on many factors, including its age, structural system, design conditions, construction quality, maintenance, and renovation history.
Any building-related information provided on this website is based on available information and should not be interpreted as a structural safety certification or professional assessment of an individual building.
5. During an Actual Disaster
If an earthquake, tsunami, heavy rainfall, landslide, or other disaster occurs, always give priority to the latest information from official authorities rather than information displayed on SafeStayJapan.com.
Follow warnings, evacuation orders, and instructions issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency, national and local governments, police, fire departments, transportation operators, your accommodation, and other relevant authorities.
SafeStayJapan.com is not a real-time emergency warning service.
6. Accuracy and Timeliness of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information.
However, SafeStayJapan.com does not guarantee that all information is accurate, complete, or up to date.
Government datasets may be updated, facilities may relocate or close, hotel information may change, and map data may differ from current real-world conditions.
For important decisions, please confirm the latest information through official sources.
7. External Websites and Booking Services
SafeStayJapan.com may contain links to hotel booking platforms, government websites, and other third-party services.
SafeStayJapan.com does not control and cannot guarantee the accuracy, availability, prices, booking conditions, cancellation policies, or other content provided by third-party websites.
Please review the relevant terms and information provided by those services before making a reservation or purchase.
8. Use of This Website
Any decisions you make based on information provided by SafeStayJapan.com — including decisions regarding travel, accommodation, reservations, or evacuation — are ultimately your own responsibility.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, SafeStayJapan.com cannot guarantee against loss or damage resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website.
Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted by applicable law.
9. Our Purpose
SafeStayJapan.com is not intended to make travelers unnecessarily afraid of natural disasters in Japan.
Our goal is the opposite.
We believe that understanding the area around your accommodation and knowing where to go in an emergency can help you travel with greater confidence and enjoy your time in Japan.
Please use SafeStayJapan.com together with official disaster-prevention and emergency information.
Effective date: August 15, 2026