Data study · Inbound travel
Japan's tourism boom vs the weak yen
Quotable facts
- Japan recorded 3,103,700 visitor arrivals in September 2026. Source: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
- The highest arrivals count in this series was 3,909,128 in April 2025. Source: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
- One US dollar bought an average of 156.23 yen in September 2026. Source: Bank of Japan
- The agency reported inbound visitor spending of ¥2.21 trillion for July 2026 to September 2026. Source: Japan Tourism Agency
Monthly arrivals and the yen
Exact monthly figures
| Month | Visitor arrivals | Yen per US dollar |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 3,781,629 | 156.42 |
| 2025-02 | 3,258,491 | 152.03 |
| 2025-03 | 3,497,755 | 149.14 |
| 2025-04 | 3,909,128 | 144.27 |
| 2025-05 | 3,693,587 | 144.77 |
| 2025-06 | 3,377,985 | 144.47 |
| 2025-07 | 3,437,118 | 146.85 |
| 2025-08 | 3,428,406 | 147.64 |
| 2025-09 | 3,267,228 | 147.93 |
| 2025-10 | 3,896,524 | 151.32 |
| 2025-11 | 3,517,659 | 155.08 |
| 2025-12 | 3,617,791 | 155.85 |
| 2026-01 | 3,597,881 | 156.79 |
| 2026-02 | 3,466,848 | 155.23 |
| 2026-03 | 3,619,159 | 158.64 |
| 2026-04 | 3,692,364 | 159.28 |
| 2026-05 | 3,560,256 | 158.34 |
| 2026-06 | 3,148,754 | 160.69 |
| 2026-07 | 3,442,310 | 162.45 |
| 2026-08 | 3,098,900 | 158.81 |
| 2026-09 | 3,103,700 | 156.23 |
Top markets by arrivals
September 2026, among markets with a published figure for the month. Source: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
| Market | Arrivals |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 842,300 |
| Taiwan | 595,600 |
| China | 430,800 |
| United States | 217,500 |
| Hong Kong | 145,000 |
Method
Monthly totals and markets come from the JNTO statistics tables. The series includes preliminary counts as published by JNTO and may be revised. Explore the Japan Tourism Statistics portal for more breakdowns.
Arrivals and the Bank of Japan rate are paired by calendar month. The chart compares the series for correlation. It does not establish causation. The Japan Tourism Agency survey figure covers July 2026 to September 2026 and is kept separate from the monthly chart (¥2.21 trillion, exactly 22,076 hundred million yen in the source).
FAQ
Does a weaker yen explain visitor arrivals?
The chart compares the series for correlation. It does not establish causation or separate exchange rates from seasonality, flight capacity and other factors.
What does the exchange rate measure?
The Bank of Japan series is the monthly average US dollar spot rate at 17:00 Japan time in the Tokyo market, in yen per dollar.
Why is spending shown by quarter?
The Japan Tourism Agency consumption survey publishes quarterly figures. The latest available quarter is shown in its published unit.
Cite this: YenHacks, “Japan's tourism boom vs the weak yen,” data through September 2026. https://yenhacks.com/study/japan-inbound-tourism-yen-2026