Japan-bound visitors from the UK reached a record high of 258,500 in 2015—a 17.5% increase on the 2014 figure—according to a press release issued on 21 January.
The rise can be attributed to the rapid increase in options for budget accommodation across the country, which is making Japan a more affordable destination.
Budget hotels and hostels are among the offerings that have sprung up in recent years, as have individuals providing accommodation on the online platform Airbnb.