up 18%

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Japan's hotel prices have seen significant increases, with average room rates up by roughly 40% compared to 2019 and some reports noting an 18% increase year-over-year.
This surge is driven by record inbound tourism, a weak yen, limited hotel supply, and rising operational costs, which are leading to higher rates, especially in peak seasons and popular tourist destinations.

1. still early
2. japan forever more expensive than other countries like thailand, vietnam.

Top visitor countries (2025 data, various months)

South Korea: 3,227,800 (Jan-Apr 2025)
China: 3,130,200 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Taiwan: 2,161,300 (Jan-Apr 2025)
United States: 1,044,400 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Hong Kong: 911,200 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Thailand: 520,300 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Australia: 429,000 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Philippines: 302,200 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Vietnam: 252,400 (Jan-Apr 2025)
Malaysia: 244,200 (Jan-Apr 2025)