Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Japan
Japan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 24.00 million trips in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Japan, 1995–2023
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Japan is 24.00 million trips, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 603.8% on the previous year and up 169.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Japan peaked at 30.12 million trips in 2019 and was at its lowest, 227,500 trips, in 2021.
Japan ranks 12th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.85 million trips | 2.30 million trips | 3.25 million trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.00 million trips | 3.46 million trips | 6.90 million trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.67 million trips | 4.97 million trips | 30.12 million trips | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.88 million trips | 227,500 trips | 24.00 million trips | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Japan?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Japan was 24.00 million trips in 2023, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.12 million trips in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 227,500 trips in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Japan ranks 12th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.