Indian Travel to Japan Hits Record Highs in 2025
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The whole world wants to go to Japan and Indians are no exception. The numbers prove it!
From January to May this year, about 142,400 Indians visited Japan. In May alone, 43,000 Indian travelers visited the country. According to Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), this is the first-time ever that Indian tourists in a single month have crossed the 40,000 mark.
This has come after Japan recorded the highest number of Indian tourists in 2024 - 233,100. “The momentum has only accelerated in 2025,” JNTO said in a statement. The January to May arrivals of this year represented a growth of nearly 40% as compared to the same period last year.
JNTO noted that May is considered a win-win travel season for Indians visiting Japan. It coincides with Indian summer vacations and the conclusion of Japan’s domestic holiday season. This allows Indian travelers access to more accommodations and other tourist services.
This is in line with the growing popularity of shoulder season among Indian travelers. A report by travel search platf
