As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by Airbnb reveals .
Of those, more than 60 percent of travellers are intending to visit major cities, more than 40 percent would like to visit destinations outside of the major cities and one in five are looking for a location with a unique accommodation experience.
Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb Country Manager Australia and New Zealand said: “Australia has always enjoyed a strong connection with Japan and Aussies are incredibly excited to revisit their favourite Japanese destinations and explore new ones. Australians have always been enthusiastic travellers to Japan, enjoying the amazing skiing, food and culture that the country offers and have been eagerly awaiting this reopening, so it’s no surprise to see so many Australians eager to visit Japan once again.
“Frequent travellers to the country are now also able to discover hidden gems they’d previously missed thanks to Airbnb’s Categories feature. For those looking to step off the beaten path, the 56 categories available on Airbnb include farm stays, Ryokans, national parks, vineyards, cabins, tiny homes, earth homes and of course the more unique options including OMG!, yurts, caves, caravans, tree houses and many more.”
Airbnb can also reveal Japan’s most searched destinations on Airbnb from the day the Japanese government announced the lifting of the border restrictions.
Below are the top 10 wishlisted* listings in Japan for some travel inspiration:【Ginza/Tokyo area】 Junior Suite (Free Wi-Fi) (Tokyo)
4beds in Tokyo/3min. from the station : Studio B (Tokyo)
Elegant, secluded cabin for couples & families (Nagano)
[Inn house] Yanagi-dori west wing Asakusa A modern Japanese-style luxury house with an open-air bath limited to two people (Tokyo)
YANAKA SOW STANDARD TWIN (Tokyo)
MANGA design, all-you-can-read comics, 1 bed, free snacks included, free WIFI [Hotel Tavinos Kyoto] (Kyoto)
[Shinagawa Oimachi] Good access to the airport and Shinkansen! A stylish designer hotel that can be used for both business and travel (Tokyo)
[Private room] An old folk house guest house with a goat! Equipped with Wi-Fi – Matakitai (Iwate)
Handmade strawbale house Tida House (Hokkaido)
Enjoy the superb view of Lake Nojiri, a detached house with private sauna Anoie (Nagano)
*This wishlist was compiled from global travellers wishlisting listings in Japan on Airbnb from Sept 1-Sept 22, 2022. * All Homes referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific Home listings on the Airbnb platform.
