What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan?

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan was 36.87 million arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Japan?

The highest recorded value was 36.87 million arrivals in 2024.

What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Japan?

The lowest recorded value was 245,800 arrivals in 2021.

How does Japan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?

Japan ranks 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.

Where does this Japan data come from?

The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan

Name: Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan
Creator: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Japan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 36.87 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

36.87 million arrivals

Change on year

up 47.1%

World rank

9th

of 203 countries

All-time high

36.87 million arrivals

in 2024

All-time low

245,800 arrivals

in 2021

Years of data

2020–2024

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan, 2020–2024

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan is 36.87 million arrivals, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 47.1% on the previous year and up 795.8% over five years.

That places Japan 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Countries ranked near Japan

6 Mexico 45.04 million arrivals compare
7 United Kingdom 38.23 million arrivals compare
8 Germany 37.42 million arrivals compare
10 Saudi Arabia 29.73 million arrivals compare
11 Portugal 28.97 million arrivals compare
12 Greece 27.84 million arrivals compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan?: Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Japan was 36.87 million arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 36.87 million arrivals in 2024.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 245,800 arrivals in 2021.
How does Japan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?: Japan ranks 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Japan data come from?: The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Arrivals of tourists from abroad
Unit: arrivals
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.