Foreign tourists to Hokkaido hit a new high in 2025, with tourists from Taiwan ranking first

The total number of tourists staying in Hokkaido, Japan, will reach approximately 46.5 million in 2025, an increase of 4.2% compared with 2024. According to the survey, there are approximately 13.3 million foreign tourists, of which 2.4 million are from Taiwan, making it the most popular country for traveling to Hokkaido.

According to the "NHK" report, the Hokkaido Transport Bureau recently released data indicating that the number of tourists traveling to Hokkaido to stay in Hokkaido will increase by 4.2% in 2025 compared with 2024, totaling 46.5 million people, ranking third in Japan after Tokyo and Osaka.

The Hokkaido Transportation Bureau pointed out that there were approximately 13.3 million foreign tourists, an increase of approximately 29% compared with 2024, setting a new high. Among foreigners, Taiwan topped the list with approximately 2.4 million visitors, followed by South Korea with approximately 2.37 million visitors, and China with 2 million visitors, making Taiwan the most popular country to travel to Hokkaido.

The Hokkaido Transportation Bureau explained that Taiwan and South Korea can take the first or second place, thanks to the fact that the number of scheduled international flights has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. In addition, European and American tourists stay for a long time at ski resorts in Niseko and other places. This is also the main reason.