‘Safest’ holiday destination ‘will take your breath away’

New research by security experts at ADT revealed the safest and most dangerous holiday destinations in the world.

The data analysed the crime index score, the number of burglaries, the number of police officers and the percentage of people who are worried about being mugged in the country.

According to the research, Japan is “the world’s safest holiday destination” with a safety score of 7.51 out of 10.

In second place is Slovakia, with less than a quarter of people being worried about being mugged or robbed, and Cyprus came in third place with a safety score of 7.39.

In terms of the most dangerous holiday spots, the security experts named South Africa as the top destination followed by the United States, Sweden and France.

What to see in Japan

Travellers can’t miss the vibrant city of Tokyo, and the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan’s imperial capital, which offers the most authentic Japanese experience.

Other popular cities to visit are Naoshima, Hiroshima and Osaka. The famous Mount Fuji is another must-see, and “even from a distance, it will take your breath away,” experts at Lonely Planet explained.

The small island of Yakushima is “magical and enchanting” and is known for its breathtaking wild forests.

Those who want to explore the temples should head to Koya-san, a Buddhist monastic complex with more than 100 temples, and for the most stunning beaches, Okinawa and the Southern Islands are the best options.

On the travel platform Tripadvisor, holidaymakers from all over the world shared their thoughts about Mount Fuji with many describing it as the most amazing experience of their life.

Mount Fuji is without a doubt one of the top attractions in Japan, and a visitor from Australia commented that it won’t disappoint. He said: “Mt Fuji is one of the iconic and must-see destinations in Japan. My wife and I visited it recently as part of a Wendy Wu Tour to Japan and weren’t disappointed.

“While the visit was spectacular, the best part of Mt Fuji is actually not going up it at all. At the 4th Station, it was like being up any large, snow-covered mountain in that you can really only see so much of the actual summit itself.

“That all changes when you go down to the lower lakeside area, where the views are spectacular, as expected. It was postcard perfect. So, the best way to see Mt Fuji properly is from a distance – not on it. Highly recommended.”