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Police Report in Sapporo — Emergency Guide

Theft/loss report, insurance certificate — Sapporo, Japan.

Last Updated: 2026-06-18

Emergency
110
Estimated Processing Time
1–3 hours
Estimated Costs
Free

Japan Police

110

📌 Sources and verification

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

💬Review highlights

  • Bag stolen in Shinjuku — koban issued report with English translation.

    Naver Tokyo reviews

  • Said 「for travel insurance」 — got stamped certificate with case number.

    Reddit r/JapanTravel

  • Reviews say go to koban in incident jurisdiction — not near hotel, but near the station.

    Naver Japan police reviews

Response Timeline

Police report timeline

After incident

Move to safety · call 110 if threatened

30 min

Block cards and accounts

1–2 hours

Visit Sapporo Eki-mae Koban — incident jurisdiction

Same day

Acceptance certificate / Police Report

For insurance

Do This Right Now

For insurance

Say Police Report for insurance at the start.

1

Ensure safety

Call emergency if threatened

2

Block cards

International transactions OFF

3

Visit police station

Sapporo Eki-mae Koban — where incident occurred

4

Request Police Report

Use the phrase below or say: for travel insurance · verify case number and stamp

5

Prepare evidence

Passport, item list, photos, receipts

Required Documents

PassportOriginal + copy
Item listEnglish/local language

Costs

ItemCost
Police reportFree

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

Language barrier?

Use a translation app and ask hotel staff for interpretation help.

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