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Great news for visitors to Japan as they may enjoy calmer travel as Chinese arrivals plunge in 2026
Market forecasts say visitors from China to Japan could fall by half in 2026, dropping to roughly 4.8 to 5.8 million travelers.
The prediction follows backlash in China after comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which Beijing criticized as hostile.
Chinese authorities reportedly urged citizens to avoid traveling to Japan and instructed major travel agencies to cut Japan-bound tours by about forty percent.
Despite fewer Chinese visitors, overall inbound tourism to Japan is expected to remain strong as travelers from Europe, the United States, and Australia increase.
Industry analysts say reduced flights from China could free up airport slots for other countries, easing congestion and boosting diversity among visitors.
Tourism revenue is still projected to rise thanks to longer stays and higher spending by non-Chinese travelers.
For foreign visitors, this shift could mean fewer crowds at major attractions, easier bookings, and a quieter experience across Japan.
Market forecasts say visitors from China to Japan could fall by half in 2026, dropping to roughly 4.8 to 5.8 million travelers.
The prediction follows backlash in China after comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which Beijing criticized as hostile.
Chinese authorities reportedly urged citizens to avoid traveling to Japan and instructed major travel agencies to cut Japan-bound tours by about forty percent.
Despite fewer Chinese visitors, overall inbound tourism to Japan is expected to remain strong as travelers from Europe, the United States, and Australia increase.
Industry analysts say reduced flights from China could free up airport slots for other countries, easing congestion and boosting diversity among visitors.
Tourism revenue is still projected to rise thanks to longer stays and higher spending by non-Chinese travelers.
For foreign visitors, this shift could mean fewer crowds at major attractions, easier bookings, and a quieter experience across Japan.
