Japan tourism industry steps up push to draw Indian visitors

Travel & Leisure Japan tourism industry steps up push to draw Indian visitors Hotels and operators offer tailored services as spending surged 39% in 2025 An Indian couple visiting Japan enjoy watching a deer on the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima prefecture, on Nov. 5 (Photo by Yuki Kohara) MAYUKO KURIHARA and YUKI KOHARA November 8, 2026 07:50 JST TOKYO/HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Japanese hotels and travel agencies are expanding services tailored for Indian tourists, including meal options and activities, as visitor numbers and spending grow rapidly. Read Next Travel & Leisure Japan's Don Quijote drops refund fees for tourists to boost spending Travel & Leisure South Korean golfers flock to small Japanese town for deals at resort Interview Singapore residence provider Ascott bets on Tokyo Station area Food & Beverage Oriental Kopi founder wants to put Malaysia on the menu Travel & Leisure Vietnam province tries no-visa tourism to lure Chinese to Nha Trang beaches Travel & Leisure Japan budget hotels ramp up overseas push with public baths, free breakfast Latest on Travel & Leisure Travel & Leisure Japan's Don Quijote drops refund fees for tourists to boost spending Travel & Leisure Vietnam province tries no-visa tourism to lure Chinese to Nha Trang beaches Travel & Leisure South Korean golfers flock to small Japanese town for deals at resort Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.