Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan
Japan: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 328.78 million guests in 2024. ▲ Rising
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan, 2008–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
The most recent figure for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan is 328.78 million guests, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan peaked at 345.61 million guests in 2023 and was at its lowest, 221.24 million guests, in 2021.
Japan ranks 1st of 96 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 225.60 million guests | — |
| 2009 | 225.14 million guests | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 251.19 million guests | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 282.48 million guests | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 294.67 million guests | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 307.22 million guests | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 304.68 million guests | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 312.90 million guests | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 311.42 million guests | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 310.07 million guests | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 316.99 million guests | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 342.88 million guests | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 223.02 million guests | -35.0% |
| 2021 | 221.24 million guests | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 303.92 million guests | +37.4% |
| 2023 | 345.61 million guests | +13.7% |
| 2024 | 328.78 million guests | -4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 225.37 million guests | 225.14 million guests | 225.60 million guests | 2 |
| 2010s | 303.45 million guests | 251.19 million guests | 342.88 million guests | 10 |
| 2020s | 284.51 million guests | 221.24 million guests | 345.61 million guests | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More reference data data for Japan
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan?
- Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Japan was 328.78 million guests in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 345.61 million guests in 2023.
- What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 221.24 million guests in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Japan ranks 1st out of 96 countries with data for 2024.
- Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.