Japan Reports Surge in Arrivals from India

In 2024, Japan saw 233,000 Indians visit the country, a 40% increase from the previous year, according to data from Japan National Tourism Organization.

What's behind this boom? The biggest factor: Increased air connectivity making Japan more accessible than ever to Indian travelers. The winter 2024-2025 schedule features 26 weekly direct flights connecting Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to Japan.

“Improved connectivity through increased flight frequencies and promotional fares has significantly improved the travel experience for Indian tourists, making Japan more accessible and affordable,” Ryo Bunno, executive director at JNTO, Delhi office, told Skift.

In 2024, direct flights between Bengaluru and Tokyo increased from three to five per week, with plans to soon expand this to a daily service, according to Bunno.

And where direct connectivity has not been possible, codeshare agreements have come in handy to connect Tier-2 Indian cities to Japan. Bunno sai