Tag : Japan overtourism

September 5, 2026

Japan Aligns With Greece And More Countries In Overtourism Fight On Overtourism With New Rules And Tourist Fees To Protect Sustainability

Joining Greece and many other countries, Japan introduces overtourism regulations and tourist fees in its efforts to foster sustainable tourism.

August 24, 2026

Japan Tourism Spending Hits Record as Nagoya Unveils Open-Top Bus and Regional Travel Push

Japan posts record inbound spending as Nagoya launches an Asian Games open-top bus and tourism policy pushes visitors towards regional destinations.

Australian travellers exploring Setouchi Japan amid rising demand for quieter destinations

August 19, 2026

Setouchi Draws 98% More Australian Visitors as Japan’s Quieter Side Captivates Travellers

Setouchi sees a 98% rise in Australian visitors as travellers seek quieter Japan beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

August 16, 2026

Japan Powers Overtourism Fight with 566 Regional Tourism Projects and 15 Destination Plans in 2026

Japan tackles overtourism with 566 regional tourism projects and 15 destination plans, spreading visitors beyond crowded hotspots in 2026.

July 25, 2026

Japan Targets Tohoku as Its Next Overtourism Escape While New Rail Strategy Aims to Triple the Region’s International Accommodation Share

Japan is betting on Tohoku tourism and a new JR East Pass to disperse crowds, lift foreign stays and build a more balanced visitor economy.

Traveller with luggage overlooking Mount Fuji, a Japanese temple and an aircraft, illustrating Japan’s higher tourist tax and tourism infrastructure investment.

July 10, 2026

Japan Raises International Tourist Tax Threefold to ¥3,000 From 1 July 2026 as Revenue Targets Overtourism, Airport Bottlenecks, Regional Mobility and Sustainable Visitor Growth Across Japan

Japan raises its tourist tax to ¥3,000 to fund overtourism controls, airport relief, regional mobility and sustainable visitor growth.

Split view of Japan’s cultural landscape and South Korea’s city skyline showing contrasting East Asia tourism strategies.

June 26, 2026

Japan Moves From Mass Tourism to Managed Travel as Kyoto, Mount Fuji and Crowded Hotspots Face New Controls While South Korea Accelerates Inbound Growth

Japan tightens tourism controls in Kyoto and Mount Fuji as South Korea boosts inbound travel through easier visitor access.

June 22, 2026

Japan Raises Departure Tax to JPY 3,000 as Travelers Move Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto Toward Authentic Regional Destinations

Japan plans a higher departure tax while travelers increasingly explore Kobe, Otsu, Wakayama, and other regional destinations.

June 22, 2026

Mount Fuji, Yamanashi and Shizuoka Introduce Mandatory Four Thousand Yen Climbing Toll and Daily Hiker Caps as Japan Tightens Tourism Controls for Big Summer Season—What Travellers Need to Know Before Visiting

Mount Fuji introduces a mandatory 4,000 yen climbing fee and daily visitor caps across official trails as Japan manages overtourism during the summer season.

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