TOURISM MARKET UPDATE · 2026.11.03
Okinawa Recorded 5.33 Million Visitors in the First Half of FY2026 as Taiwan Air Capacity Expands
November 3, 2026 | Nice Okinawa / Catalina Japan Co., Ltd.
Okinawa Prefecture’s October 26 flash report recorded 5,333,800 visitors for April–September 2026. The total was lower than the same period a year earlier, while a new Naha–Kaohsiung service and additional Naha–Taipei capacity create practical opportunities for winter travel products serving Taiwan.
What this means for travel products
- Both total and international visitor numbers were below the prior year, so the data should not be described as a full recovery.
- New Kaohsiung service and more Taipei capacity can support airport transfers, Naha-based marine activities and short-stay island itineraries.
- Winter priorities include whale watching, small-group charters and weather-resilient backup plans, with Traditional Chinese guidance for Taiwan and Hong Kong guests.
These figures are preliminary. Okinawa Prefecture plans to publish final first-half figures in December 2026, and the totals may be revised.
Plan an Okinawa itinerary
Ask us about airport transfers, marine experiences and custom Okinawa itineraries for international visitors.
Contact the travel deskOfficial Okinawa Prefecture source: https://www.pref.okinawa.jp/shigoto/kankotokusan/1011671/1011816/1003287/1026300.html