By TripFactory Holidays
The initiative aims to encourage travelers to explore less-visited regions of Japan, promoting a broader tourism experience beyond popular destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
Travelers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, China, and Taiwan can benefit from the offer
To be eligible, tourists must book both an international and a domestic flight with Japan Airlines on the same reservation
Visitors from the US, Canada, Mexico, and China will incur a $100 or ¥300 stopover fee if they stay over 24 hours at their initial arrival city in Japan. Other travelers are exempt from this fee
The promotion is designed to distribute tourists more evenly across Japan, helping alleviate the pressure on overcrowded areas and boosting lesser-known destinations
The offer allows tourists to explore regions like Hokkaido, known for its ski resorts, and Wakayama, famous for the Koyasan temple complex and Nachi Falls
Japan Airlines may expand this offer to travelers from additional countries in the future
This initiative aligns with Japan’s efforts to manage overtourism and enhance the visitor experience by showcasing diverse, authentic parts of the country
Passengers can book a domestic flight at no additional cost when they purchase their international tickets, making it easier to plan multi-city itineraries
Booking trips now may allow travelers to save on domestic flights, making this an opportune time to plan vacations to Japan.