Omio Expands into Japan, Streamlining Travel in the Land of the Rising Sun
Berlin, March 13, 2026 – Omio, a leading multimodal travel platform, has launched its services in Japan, offering international travelers a unified booking experience for various transportation options across the country. This expansion marks Omio’s 47th market and its first foray into East Asia, responding to the surging demand for travel to Japan.
Rising Tourism in Japan
Japan experienced a record-breaking year for inbound tourism in 2025, surpassing 40 million international visitors – a 15.8% increase year-on-year according to PR Newswire. Fueled by media attention from publications like National Geographic, Vogue, and Condé Nast Traveler, which highlighted Japan as a top destination for 2026, interest in the country continues to grow . Favorable exchange rates are also contributing to Japan’s appeal.
Omio’s Integrated Platform
Omio’s platform integrates a complex transportation network, allowing travelers to seamlessly book Shinkansen bullet trains, regional rail, long-distance buses, domestic flights, ferries, and Japan Rail Passes all in one place . The platform is available in 32 languages and supports 33 currencies, aiming to simplify travel for a wide range of international visitors .
New Features for Japanese Travel
Omio has introduced “Omio Advance,” a feature enabling travelers to book train tickets across Japan up to 12 months in advance, facilitating early travel planning .
Omio’s Global Expansion
The launch in Japan is a key step in Omio’s global expansion strategy, following recent launches in Southeast Asia and Brazil. The company aims to operate in over 70 markets by 2028 . Omio, founded in 2013, currently sells over 100,000 tickets daily and employs over 430 people across its offices in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, Bangalore, and Singapore .
Naren Shaam on Japan’s Transportation System
Naren Shaam, Founder and CEO of Omio, stated, “Japan is the gold standard for modern mobility. Its high-speed trains, dense regional networks, domestic aviation and ferry systems operate with a scale and precision that few countries can match. Bringing this ecosystem to Omio is a defining moment for our platform. It reflects our ambition to organize the world’s most advanced transportation networks within a single intelligent interface, making simple, integrated multimodal travel the natural choice for global travelers.”