Kyoto Sees 1st Post-Pandemic Drop in Chinese Visitors; Concerns Remain That Slide Could Continue with Chinese...
- Posted on January 29, 2026
- By The Japan News
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Kyoto Sees 1st Post-Pandemic Drop in Chinese Visitors; Concerns Remain That Slide Could Continue with Chinese...

KYOTO — Overnight stays by Chinese visitors at major hotels in Kyoto City fell 12.1% year-on-year in November, the first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Kyoto City Tourism Association.