Fewer Chinese Tourists Make Japan Feel More Comfortable for Korean Travelers
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
Chinese government advisories and diplomatic tensions have led to a sharp drop in Chinese tourists to Japan, reducing hotel bookings in popular areas like Osaka and Kyoto by 50–70% and cutting China-origin hotel reservations by about 57% in late November. Korean online communities note the reduced crowds and anticipate more pleasant, less crowded trips. Travel agencies expect Japan to remain the most-booked destination for upcoming holidays (about 22% of bookings), and airlines have cut many China-Japan flights. Industry sources say the shift reflects lower crowding rather than hostility toward any nationality. (한일령: China’s advisory to limit travel to Japan)
