206 Must-Know Hotel Statistics and Travel Trends in Japan for 2025

Hotel Availability and Types in Japan

Number of Hotels

• There are 54,901 hotels in Japan.

Distribution by Star Rating

• Japan has 1,899 hotels with a 1-star rating, accounting for 3.5% of all hotels.
• Japan has 7,420 hotels with a 2-star rating, accounting for 13.5% of all hotels.
• Japan has 22,346 hotels with a 3-star rating, accounting for 40.7% of all hotels.
• Japan has 5,697 hotels with a 4-star rating, accounting for 10.4% of all hotels.
• Japan has 3,703 hotels with a 5-star rating, accounting for 6.7% of all hotels.
• We also have 13,836 hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan, accounting for 25.2% of all hotels.

Hotel Pricing Trends in Japan

Average Prices Over Time

• The average price of a hotel in Japan is $167 per night.

Average Price by Star Rating

• The average price of a 1-star hotel in Japan is $109 per night.
• The average price of a 2-star hotel in Japan is $112 per night.
• The average price of a 3-star hotel in Japan is $149 per night.
• The average price of a 4-star hotel in Japan is $216 per night.
• The average price of a 5-star hotel in Japan is $287 per night.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan with an unknown star rating is $174 per night.

Hotel Price Distribution

• There are 1,705 hotels in Japan priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 7.1% of all hotels.
• There are 8,955 hotels in Japan priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 37.3% of all hotels.
• There are 7,334 hotels in Japan priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 30.5% of all hotels.
• There are 5,090 hotels in Japan priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 21.2% of all hotels.
• There are 786 hotels in Japan priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 3.3% of all hotels.
• There are 140 hotels in Japan priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 0.6% of all hotels.

Best Month to Visit by Price

• The average price of a hotel in Japan in January is $146.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in February is $144.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in March is $151.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in April is $158.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in May is $152.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in June is $142.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in July is $161.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in August is $181.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in September is $161.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in October is $163.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in November is $160.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in December is $154.

Hotel Ratings and Reviews in Japan

Number of Reviews

• We've collected 1,546,134 reviews for hotels in Japan.

Review Distribution by Traveler Type

• There are 56,064 reviews from business travelers in Japan, accounting for 3.6% of all reviews.
• There are 524,472 reviews from couples in Japan, accounting for 33.9% of all reviews.
• There are 427,020 reviews from families in Japan, accounting for 27.6% of all reviews.
• There are 5,989 reviews from friends in Japan, accounting for 0.4% of all reviews.
• There are 198,116 reviews from group travelers in Japan, accounting for 12.8% of all reviews.
• There are 323,516 reviews from solo travelers in Japan, accounting for 20.9% of all reviews.
• There are 10,957 reviews from travelers with an unknown type in Japan, accounting for 0.7% of all reviews.

Average Hotel Ratings Over Time

• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2025 is 8.76, based on 360 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2024 was 8.49, based on 700,687 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2023 was 8.43, based on 692,978 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2022 was 8.36, based on 104,683 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2021 was 8.49, based on 14,702 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2020 was 8.63, based on 32,724 reviews.

Average Ratings by Star Rating

• The average rating for 1-star hotels in Japan is 8.45.
• The average rating for 2-star hotels in Japan is 8.30.
• The average rating for 3-star hotels in Japan is 8.37.
• The average rating for 4-star hotels in Japan is 8.58.
• The average rating for 5-star hotels in Japan is 8.64.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan with an unknown star rating is 8.41.

Average Ratings by Traveler Type

• The average rating for business travelers in Japan is 8.22.
• The average rating for couples in Japan is 8.45.
• The average rating for families in Japan is 8.41.
• The average rating for friends in Japan is 8.30.
• The average rating for group travelers in Japan is 8.61.
• The average rating for solo travelers in Japan is 8.54.
• The average rating for travelers with an unknown type in Japan is 8.42.

Best Months to Visit by Ratings

• The average rating for hotels in Japan in January is 8.57.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in February is 8.64.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in March is 8.58.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in April is 8.53.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in May is 8.54.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in June is 8.58.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in July is 8.49.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in August is 8.40.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in September is 8.47.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in October is 8.48.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in November is 8.51.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in December is 8.55.

Seasons in Japan

The seasons in Japan are determined by the percentage of reviews for each month.

City Rankings in Japan

• The city with the most hotels is Tokyo, with 5,912 hotels.
• The city with the highest average rating is Toyooka, with an average rating of 8.93.
• The city with the lowest average rating is Miyazaki, with an average rating of 7.89.
• The city with the most expensive hotels is Niseko, with average prices of $384.
• The city with the cheapest hotels is Kagoshima, with average prices of $74.

Top Hotel and Travel Statistics for Backpacking Hostels in Japan

• There are 543 Backpacking Hostels operating in Japan.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels in Japan is 8.42, based on 58,464 reviews.
• Travelers can expect to pay around $79 per night for a Backpacking Hostel in Japan.
• If you're looking for the best month to book a Backpacking Hostel in Japan by rating, it's February, with an average rating of 8.56.
• If you're looking for the cheapest month to book a Backpacking Hostel in Japan, it's June, with an average price of $67.
• The least popular month to book a Backpacking Hostel in Japan is December, attracting only 6.8% of visitors.
• The most popular month to book a Backpacking Hostel in Japan is April, attracting 10.6% of visitors.
• Solo Travelers are the most satisfied travelers when visiting Backpacking Hostels in Japan, rating their stays at 8.52 on average.
• Couples are the least satisfied travelers when visiting Backpacking Hostels in Japan, rating their stays at 8.14 on average.
• Backpacking Hostel prices in Japan peak in September, with an average price of $111.

Availability and Types of Backpacking Hostels in Japan

Number of Backpacking Hostels

• There are 543 Backpacking Hostels in Japan.

Star Rating Distribution for Backpacking Hostels

• There are 207 Backpacking Hostels in Japan with a 1-star rating, accounting for 38.1% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 165 Backpacking Hostels in Japan with a 2-star rating, accounting for 30.4% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 52 Backpacking Hostels in Japan with a 3-star rating, accounting for 9.6% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 8 Backpacking Hostels in Japan with a 4-star rating, accounting for 1.5% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 37 Backpacking Hostels in Japan with a 5-star rating, accounting for 6.8% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 74 Backpacking Hostels in Japan with an unknown star rating, accounting for 13.6% of all Backpacking Hostels.

Pricing Trends for Backpacking Hostels in Japan

Average Price Over Time for Backpacking Hostels

• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan is $79.

Average Price by Star Rating for Backpacking Hostels

• The average price for 1-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is $62.
• The average price for 2-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is $84.
• The average price for 3-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is $91.
• The average price for 4-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is $105.
• The average price for 5-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is $76.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels with an unknown star rating in Japan is $103.

Price Distribution for Backpacking Hostels

• There are 130 Backpacking Hostels in Japan priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 31.5% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 220 Backpacking Hostels in Japan priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 53.3% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 43 Backpacking Hostels in Japan priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 10.4% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 17 Backpacking Hostels in Japan priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 4.1% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 2 Backpacking Hostels in Japan priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 0.5% of all Backpacking Hostels.
• There are 1 Backpacking Hostels in Japan priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 0.2% of all Backpacking Hostels.

Best Month to Stay at a Backpacking Hostel Based on Price

• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in January is $72.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in February is $71.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in March is $71.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in April is $74.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in May is $74.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in June is $67.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in July is $94.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in August is $103.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in September is $111.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in October is $73.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in November is $74.
• The average price for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in December is $74.

Ratings and Reviews for Backpacking Hostels in Japan

Number of Reviews for Backpacking Hostels

• We've collected 58,464 reviews for Backpacking Hostels in Japan.

Review Distribution for Backpacking Hostels

• There are 1,385 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from business travelers in Japan, accounting for 2.4% of all reviews.
• There are 8,942 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from couples in Japan, accounting for 15.3% of all reviews.
• There are 4,911 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from families in Japan, accounting for 8.4% of all reviews.
• There are 104 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from friends in Japan, accounting for 0.2% of all reviews.
• There are 7,375 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from group travelers in Japan, accounting for 12.6% of all reviews.
• There are 35,582 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from solo travelers in Japan, accounting for 60.9% of all reviews.
• There are 165 reviews for Backpacking Hostels from travelers with an unknown type in Japan, accounting for 0.3% of all reviews.

Average Rating Over Time for Backpacking Hostels

• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in 2024 was 8.42, based on 25,653 reviews.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in 2023 was 8.39, based on 26,709 reviews.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in 2022 was 8.36, based on 4,407 reviews.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in 2021 was 8.46, based on 403 reviews.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels in Japan in 2020 was 8.77, based on 1,290 reviews.

Average Rating by Star Rating for Backpacking Hostels

• The average rating for 1-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is 8.26.
• The average rating for 2-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is 8.47.
• The average rating for 3-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is 8.57.
• The average rating for 4-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is 8.83.
• The average rating for 5-star Backpacking Hostels in Japan is 8.47.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostels with an unknown star rating in Japan is 8.62.

Average Rating by Traveler Type for Backpacking Hostels

• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from business travelers in Japan is 8.22.
• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from couples in Japan is 8.14.
• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from families in Japan is 8.28.
• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from friends in Japan is 8.14.
• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from group travelers in Japan is 8.45.
• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from solo travelers in Japan is 8.52.
• The average rating of Backpacking Hostels from travelers with an unknown type in Japan is 8.48.

Best Month to Stay at a Backpacking Hostel by Rating

• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in January is 8.49.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in February is 8.56.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in March is 8.43.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in April is 8.34.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in May is 8.46.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in June is 8.54.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in July is 8.42.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in August is 8.30.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in September is 8.36.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in October is 8.43.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in November is 8.43.
• The average rating for Backpacking Hostel in Japan in December is 8.46.

Seasons for Backpacking Hostels in Japan

The seasons in Japan are determined by the percentage of reviews for Backpacking Hostels in each month.

Backpacking Hostels City Rankings in Japan

• The city with the most Backpacking Hostels is Tokyo, with 108 Backpacking Hostels.
• The city with the highest average rating for Backpacking Hostels is Fujikawaguchiko, with an average rating of 8.91.
• The city with the lowest average rating for Backpacking Hostels is Tokyo, with an average rating of 8.10.
• The city with the most expensive Backpacking Hostels is Fujikawaguchiko, with average prices of $91.
• The city with the cheapest Backpacking Hostels is Okinawa Main island, with average prices of $38.