Number of domestic holiday and sightseeing day trips in Japan 2014-2023
In 2023, the number of day trips for leisure and sightseeing purposes in Japan amounted to around 159 million. This figure marks a significant recovery, considering that the previous three years were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Domestic travel has a dominant position in the Japanese tourism industry, with leisure and recreation being the main motivation for trips.