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Lost Wallet in Sapporo — Emergency Guide

Block cards, police report — Sapporo, Japan.

Last Updated: 2026-06-18

Emergency
110
Estimated Processing Time
Card block immediate
Estimated Costs
Police free

Japan Police

110

📌 Sources and verification

Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.

💬Review highlights

  • Lost wallet at Shinjuku Station — staff directed to lost & found. Blocked cards in app immediately.

    Naver Tokyo reviews

  • Suspected card skim at konbini ATM — police gave case number with English explanation.

    Reddit r/JapanTravel

  • Cash lost only — reviews say insurance needs loss report, koban visit required.

    Naver insurance reviews

Response Timeline

Lost wallet timeline

Immediately

Block all cards — international transactions OFF

24hr golden window

1–2 hours

Sapporo Eki-mae Koban — police report

List cards and cash amount

2–4 weeks

Insurance claim if covered

Do This Right Now

Golden window

Block cards immediately upon discovery.

1

Block cards via app

Turn off international payments immediately

2

Call bank hotline

Number on back of card — 24/7

3

Police report

Sapporo Eki-mae Koban — Stolen vs Lost for insurance

4

List lost items

Cards, cash amount, IDs

5

Emergency cash

Travel companion, hotel, wire transfer

Required Documents

Police reportRequired for insurance

Costs

ItemCost
PoliceFree

Police

Sapporo Eki-mae Koban

Address:
Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Mission

Consulate General of Korea in Sapporo

Address:
7-1-1 Kita 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Hours:
Weekdays 09:00–16:00

FAQ

Cash only?

Insurance may require report if cash loss is covered.

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