How many more Taiwanese tourists visited Okayama?

In 2025, Taiwanese tourists stayed 282,760 nights in Okayama, a 63.4% increase from the previous year.

How many weekly flights does Tigerair operate to Okayama?

Tigerair operates 12 weekly round-trip flights from both Taipei and Kaohsiung.

What attracts Taiwanese tourists to Okayama?

Diverse experiences including nature, historic streets, local cuisine, and connectivity via the Kansai rail pass.

What is Taiwan's ranking among foreign visitors to Okayama?

Taiwan ranks first with 45.2% of total foreign overnight stays.

Is Okayama Airport difficult to access?

Though located in a mountainous area, connecting transport is well-developed, attracting independent travelers.

Tigerair's Increased Flights Boost Taiwanese Tourist Stays in Okayama by Over 60%

Published Jul 14, 2026 5:06 PM ・ Updated Jul 14, 2026 7:17 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Tigerair's expansion of flights to Okayama has driven a 63.4% year-on-year increase in overnight stays by Taiwanese tourists, reaching 282,760 nights in 2025, accounting for 45.2% of all foreign visitors—ranking first.

(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Okayama, 14th) Tigerair's initial service to Okayama, Japan, operated only three round-trip flights per week. It has now expanded to 12 weekly flights from both Taipei and Kaohsiung, fueling a surge in tourism to Okayama. According to Japanese statistics, Taiwanese tourists stayed a total of 282,760 nights in Okayama last year, a 63.4% increase, capturing 45.2% of foreign visitors—the highest among all nationalities.

Takashi Fujiwara, Deputy Chief Coordinator of the Aviation Planning Promotion Division at Okayama Prefecture’s Department of Citizen Services, told the media that according to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization, Taiwanese tourists accounted for 282,760 overnight stays in Okayama in 2025, representing 45.2% of all foreign visitors—ranking first. Chinese visitors followed with 10.8%, South Koreans at 6.4% in third place, then the United States at 4.4% and Hong Kong at 3.8%.

Tigerair Taiwan launched its Okayama route in 2016, starting with just three weekly flights. It has since grown to operate 12 weekly round-trip flights from both Taipei and Kaohsiung. Fujiwara noted that this flight expansion contributed to a significant rise in stays—from 173,060 nights in 2024 to 282,760 in 2025, an increase of 63.4%.

Fujiwara pointed out that although Okayama Airport is located somewhat remotely in the mountains, excellent connecting transportation has attracted many independent travelers.

Regarding Okayama’s appeal to Taiwanese tourists, Fujiwara emphasized that its greatest strength lies in having “everything.” Visitors can experience mountain scenery, coastal views, snowscapes, historic traditional streets, and local cuisine—all within Okayama.

Moreover, Fujiwara highlighted Okayama’s geographical location as another key attraction. For example, the “Kansai Wide-Area Railway Pass” allows travelers to extend their journey from Osaka to Okayama and connect with surrounding popular destinations. This transportation convenience has become a critical factor in attracting Taiwanese tourists. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150714

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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Tigerair's Increased Flights Boost Taiwanese Tourist Stays in Okayama by Over 60%

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