Following Japan’s lifting of daily limits on inbound tourist numbers and requirement for short-term visas, Airbnb has revealed that guests from the US and across the Asia Pacific have generated the most searches for Airbnb stays in Japan. Notably, Thailand ranked 7th highest in global destinations that generated the most travel searches for Japan on
Following Japan’s lifting of daily limits on inbound tourist numbers and requirement for short-term visas, Airbnb has revealed that guests from the US and across the Asia Pacific have generated the most searches for Airbnb stays in Japan.
Notably, Thailand ranked 7th highest in global destinations that generated the most travel searches for Japan on 23 September when the announcement was made.
Guest locations that generated the most searches for Japan on the day of the government’s announcement, 23 September.
1. South Korea
2. United States
3. Hong Kong
4. Australia
5. Singapore
6. Taiwan
7. Thailand
8. Canada
9. France
10. England
Top searched destinations in Japan on 23 September, Friday
1. Osaka
2. Tokyo
3. Shinjuku
4. Shibuya
5. Fukuoka
6. Kyoto
7. Taito
8. Sapporo
9. Okinawa
10. Niseko
For those considering traveling to Japan in the future, Airbnb has further revealed the top 10 most globally wishlisted stays in Japan this September.*
[Ginza/Tokyo area] Junior Suite (Free Wi-Fi) (Tokyo)
4beds in Tokyo/3min. from the station : Studio B (Tokyo)
Elegant, secluded cabin for couples & families (Nagano)
[Inn house] Yanagi-dori west wing Asakusa A modern Japanese-style luxury house with an open-air bath limited to two people (Tokyo)
YANAKA SOW STANDARD TWIN (Tokyo)
MANGA design, all-you-can-read comics, 1 bed, free snacks included, free WIFI [Hotel Tavinos Kyoto] (Kyoto)
[Shinagawa Oimachi] Good access to the airport and Shinkansen! A stylish designer hotel that can be used for both business and travel (Tokyo)
[Private room] An old folk house guest house with a goat! Equipped with Wi-Fi – Matakitai (Iwate)
Handmade strawbale house Tida House (Hokkaido)
Enjoy the superb view of Lake Nojiri, a detached house with private sauna Anoie (Nagano)
Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said, “We greatly look forward to Japan’s travel restrictions finally being eased starting tomorrow, October 11. Japan is an extremely popular destination on Thais’ bucket lists, and we know that many are excitedly gearing up to plan holidays for the end-of-year festive season and next year.”
As travel returns, Airbnb recently announced an exciting new partnership with MUJI Japan to renovate empty homes, shopfronts and government-owned real estate to drive new and creative types of travel accommodation in towns across the country. To start, both parties are converting accommodation owned by Shimizu-cho, Hokkaido into unique stays for travellers – with two MUJI-designed and styled homes now bookable exclusively on Airbnb here and here. Both feature local Hokkaido timber furniture and MUJI-branded tableware, cooking utensils, and home appliances.
Note: Based on most wishlisted listing data from Sept 1 – Sept 22, 2022. All Homes referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific Home listings on the Airbnb platform.
