Golden Week Passengers at Narita Seen Hitting Record for 4th Yr

April 19, 2019

Narita, Chiba Pref.- The number of international flight users per day at Narita International Airport during Japan's Golden Week holiday period is seen hitting a record high for the fourth consecutive year in 2019, the airport's operator said Friday.

The total number of such passengers at the airport, located in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, between April 26 and May 6 is expected to rise 14.0 pct from the year before to 1,090,900, Narita International Airport Corp. said.

This year's Golden Week period has unprecedented 10 consecutive days off, including holidays to mark the abdication of Emperor Akihito and Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the throne.

The airport operator said that long-distance trips, including to Europe, are popular this year, along with visits to Hawaii and South Korea.

The number of travelers leaving Japan is expected to peak on April 27 and those entering the country on May 5, according to the airport operator. Jiji Press