Hana Tour Reports "777% Daily Average Increase in September Japan Bookings" Following Visa Waiver Announcement

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] As expectations for the normalization of travel to Japan grow, Hana Tour announced that the average daily reservations for Japan travel in September increased by 776% compared to the previous month.

According to Hana Tour on the 23rd, the average daily overseas travel reservations from September 1 to 22 increased by 173.7% compared to August, and Japan increased by 776.6% during the same period. Japan accounted for the highest proportion of reservations in September at 36.1%.

Earlier, on the 22nd, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that from October 11, visa-free entry and individual travel from abroad to Japan would be allowed.

Japan abolished visa-free entry for overseas arrivals in March 2020 when the spread of COVID-19 began. Before the tightening of regulations, foreigners from about 90 countries, including South Korea, could stay in Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Hana Tour presents the "Long-Awaited Japan Travel" special exhibition featuring ▲Osaka·Kyoto 3 days ▲Kyushu 3 days ▲Tokyo·Hakone·Enoshima 4 days ▲Alpen Route·Nagoya 4 days packages. Photo by Hana Tour

In response, Hana Tour is offering the ‘Long-awaited Japan Travel’ promotion featuring ▲Osaka·Kyoto 3 days ▲Kyushu 3 days ▲Tokyo·Hakone·Enoshima 4 days ▲Alpen Route·Nagoya 4 days packages.

Premium grade packages offer up to a 100,000 KRW discount for early reservations. Standard grade packages provide discounts of up to 30,000 KRW per person for group bookings of 3, 6, or 9 people. Regional perks include meal upgrades, traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi), or beer.

Additionally, various products for independent travel in Japan are also being introduced. Following the sale of Tokyo (one-way Skyliner ticket + subway pass) and Osaka (Universal Studios Japan admission + Rapit round-trip ticket) combo packages through their live commerce 'HanaLIVE' on the 22nd, they are preparing a Japan flight and hotel promotion as well.

A Hana Tour official said, “Japan is the region with the highest travel demand from our country, and there is great anticipation for the resumption of travel to Japan,” adding, “We will meet customer expectations with newly launched products and services for travelers’ safety and convenience.”

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