# Japan 2026 travel trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-2026-travel-trends > Updated: 2026-07-31T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. A late‑July survey of 518 Japanese adults showed that the upcoming Silver Week holiday (19‑23 September) would be dominated by domestic trips to Hokkaido, with Okinawa, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Kyoto also popular, while Italy was the top overseas choice followed by Switzerland, France/Taiwan and the United Kingdom. About 40 % of respondents planned to travel within Japan, 10 % abroad, and 12 % both, prompting travel agencies to urge early bookings. Two days later, broader summer‑holiday data indicated that overall travel demand remained robust despite higher prices. Overseas bookings were near the previous year’s level, led by Europe and growing interest in Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. One‑quarter of travelers chose business‑class seats for long‑haul trips, and high‑end hotels were in demand. Domestic bookings rose 3 % year‑on‑year, driven by experience‑focused tours featuring festivals, fireworks and air‑show events. However, soaring fuel‑surcharge fees—up to ¥65,000 per leg for carriers such as JAL and ANA—created a “reverse‑price” effect, prompting experts to advise passengers to seek carriers that waive the surcharge and to plan ahead amid a weak yen and high overseas costs. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Japan's Summer 2026 Travel Trend: Luxury Overseas Flights and Experience‑Focused Domestic Tours Japan's 2026 summer travel sees stable overseas bookings with a surge in business‑class trips and a 3 % rise in experience‑focused domestic tours, while fuel‑surcharges push airline fares higher. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-summer-2026-travel-trend-luxury-overseas-flights-and-experiencefocused-domestic-tours ### 2026-07-29: Japan's 2026 Silver Week Travel Rankings: Hokkaido Leads Domestic Picks, Italy Tops Overseas A Hankyu Travel survey for Japan's 2026 Silver Week shows Hokkaido as the top domestic spot and Italy leading overseas, with 40% planning domestic travel and 10% abroad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-2026-silver-week-travel-rankings-hokkaido-leads-domestic-picks-italy-tops-overseas --- Cite as: Japan 2026 travel trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-2026-travel-trends