Japan inbound visitors fall 5% in September to just over 3.1 million
Arrivals totalled 3,103,700; seven markets set September records and the January–September total again exceeded 30 million.
Event / data period: 2026-09
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Japan’s National Tourism Organization estimated on 21 October that 3,103,700 international visitors arrived in September 2026, down 5.0% from a year earlier. Seven markets, including South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Mexico, Russia and the Middle East, nevertheless recorded their highest September totals.
The organization cited visitors connected with the Aichi Asian Games, while higher airfares linked to Middle East tensions, reduced flights and typhoon cancellations weighed on arrivals from many markets. Cumulative arrivals through September again topped 30 million. These are estimates of inbound visitors, not all travellers or air passengers.
Data
Japan inbound visitors fall 5% in September to just over 3.1 million
- International visitor arrivals to Japan
- 3,103,700 people
- 2026-09 · Estimate
- Year-on-year change in arrivals
- -5 percent
- 2026-09 · Estimate
- Markets setting September records
- 7 count
- 2026-09 · Observed
Methodology
JNTO estimate for international visitors in September 2026, published on 21 October, and year-on-year change. JNTO defines visitors using immigration statistics and excludes crew.
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