Friday, November 22, 2024 Emirates has joined forces with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) to encourage UAE-based travelers to explore Japan, particularly during the upcoming winter season. This partnership highlights Japan as a prime destination filled with engaging activities, such as snow festivals, skiing, snowboarding in picturesque mountains, and soothing onsen hot springs. Japanese cuisine also presents a vast array of regional and seasonal delights for culinary enthusiasts.
Thanks to relaxed visa regulations implemented last year, Japan has seen a surge in visitors from the UAE. In the first half of 2024 alone, nearly 7,000 UAE nationals visited Japan, marking a 71% increase from the previous year. Emirates has serviced Japan for over two decades, initially launching flights to Osaka in 2002.
Currently, the airline offers 21 weekly flights to Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, and Osaka utilizing a fleet that includes Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. Additionally, Emirates has recently enhanced the travel experience by introducing a four-class Airbus A380 configuration, featuring the new Premium Economy class along with updated First, Business, and Economy classes on its daily Tokyo Narita flights. Enhancing the travel planning experience, Emirates Holidays offers tailor-made packages for those wishing to experience a serene Japanese winter.
Starting at AED 17,699 per person, the 7-day, 6-night package covers Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka. It includes various ac.