{"id":55505,"date":"2026-08-20T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/?p=55505"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:22:57","slug":"japan-pdu-august-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/japan-pdu-august-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Destination Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55505\" class=\"elementor elementor-55505\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b133d3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b133d3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69a7bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d69a7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the Obon holiday, Japan is gradually moving into the next phase of the travel year. August traditionally brings a quieter period for international tourism, but behind the scenes it remains an important time for the industry to prepare for the months ahead.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This summer has been slightly less hot than usual in Tokyo, offering a welcome respite from the extreme humidity experienced in recent years. As the greenery of summer gradually gives way to the first signs of autumn, our attention is now turning to what is expected to be another intense autumn season, with strong international arrivals already anticipated.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coming months will bring some exciting developments across Japan, including the reopening of the Main Hall of Shuri Castle, the highly anticipated Zenkoji Gokaicho in 2027 and several new luxury hotel projects. At the same time, some popular destinations are introducing measures to better manage visitor numbers, reflecting the continuing need to balance Japan&#8217;s growing popularity with sustainable tourism.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the latest updates to keep in mind when planning upcoming journeys.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1689a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1689a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf37e4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf37e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yZTnOC43t78CLTt6Ou_4qFw3-101MD0J\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Click here to check out Hotel Renovation Update in Japan, 20 August 2026.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65429cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65429cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebc9a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ebc9a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e6917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6e6917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Destination news<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86dd1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86dd1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>New luggage service makes Shinkansen travel easier<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new \u2018Hands-Free Travel\u2019 luggage service has started operating in Japan, allowing travellers to send their suitcases ahead by Shinkansen rather than carrying them onto the train. The service is designed to make rail journeys more comfortable, particularly on busy routes where luggage space can be limited, and can also help reduce the amount of large baggage being carried through crowded stations. The service is currently being introduced on selected routes, with further expansion expected.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b>Shuri Castle Main Hall to reopen in November<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After being destroyed by fire in 2019, the reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa has reached an important milestone. The rebuilt Main Hall is scheduled to reopen to visitors on 23 November 2026. The reopening will mark a significant moment in the restoration of one of Okinawa&#8217;s most important cultural landmarks and former centre of the Ryukyu Kingdom.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b> Zenkoji Gokaicho returns in 2027<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next Zenkoji Gokaicho will take place in Nagano from 4 April to 19 June 2027. Held only once every seven years, this major Buddhist event allows visitors to participate in special ceremonies and pay their respects to the Maedachi Honzon, a historic replica of Zenkoji&#8217;s hidden Buddhist statue. The event is expected to attract significant numbers of visitors, making early planning particularly important for travel to Nagano during this period.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b>Snow Monkey Park to introduce visitor limits<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is preparing to introduce a daily visitor cap during the coming winter season, following increasing congestion and visitor-management challenges. An online booking system is being introduced, with a possible limit of around 2,000 visitors per day. Further details, including the final capacity and implementation dates, are pending announcement. Travellers planning to visit during the peak winter period should therefore be prepared for advance booking requirements.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b> KAI Matsumoto reopens after major renovation<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a complete renovation, KAI Matsumoto in Nagano reopened on 4 August 2026. The Hoshino Resorts onsen ryokan has been redesigned around the concept of a more contemporary and refined interpretation of the traditional ryokan experience, while maintaining its connection with Matsumoto&#8217;s local culture and hot spring traditions. The reopening adds a renewed luxury accommodation option to the Nagano region.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b>Fairmont Niseko announced for 2028<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accor has announced the development of Fairmont Niseko, scheduled to open in early 2028. The 165-room luxury resort will be set within nine acres of forest between Mount Yotei and Mount Annupuri, with panoramic views of Mount Yotei. The property will feature restaurants, a spa and wellness area, a kids&#8217; club, and onsen facilities, further strengthening Niseko&#8217;s growing luxury hospitality offering.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b>Sapporo Park Hotel to close in February 2027<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After more than 60 years of operation, the historic Sapporo Park Hotel is scheduled to close permanently on 28 February 2027, due to the age of the property. Opened in 1964 near Nakajima Park, the hotel has hosted numerous international guests and dignitaries over the decades. Its closure comes as part of wider plans for the future redevelopment of the area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc9160d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc9160d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eec6d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9eec6d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78708f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78708f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-39164\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be627bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be627bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8802d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a8802d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f085186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f085186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Hilary Nisbet<\/p><h4>Product Manager<\/h4><h4>EXO Japan<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32091c3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"32091c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"mailto:hilary@exotravel.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Hilary<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up on the latest news from EXO Japan!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55686,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[228,1310],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japan","category-product-update"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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