Chinese Tourist Flights to Japan Drop 53% as Travelers Choose Domestic, Southeast Asian Destinations
During August 2026, 18 China–Japan air routes canceled all scheduled flights, totaling 1,120 canceled flights—a 30% cancellation rate. Routes to Japan were already down 53% compared to the previous year, as Chinese tourists increasingly opt for domestic travel or more affordable Southeast Asian destinations like Vietnam and Malaysia due to cautious spending. The decline was evident in Tokyo, where Chinese visitors were notably absent at popular tourist spots.
中国赴日本航班取消超千架次 游客转向国内及东南亚
2026年8月，中日18条航线取消全部定期航班，共计1120架次航班取消，取消率达30%。赴日本航班数量较去年同期下降53%，中国游客因消费趋于谨慎更多选择国内游或越南、马来西亚等东南亚目的地。东京等地中国游客明显减少。