THE KOREA ECONOMIC DAILY, GLOBAL EDITION

Sales of Japan tour and activity products to South Korean travelers have surged in recent weeks, driven by an increase in the number of independent travelers visiting the country.

South Korea's retail and travel platform Interpark Triple said on Wednesday that the total sales of Japan tour and activity products paid for from May 27 to June 26 in Interpark and Triple increased by 53% month-over-month. 

The company attributed the surge in sales to a combination of the record-breaking weak yen and the first summer vacation season following post-COVID-19.

Among the most popular Japan tour and activity products, the top contender was the round-trip ticket for the Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t, which conveniently connects Kansai Airport to Namba, Osaka. 

This was closely followed by a one-day admission ticket to Universal Studios Japan, an Osaka all-you-can-ride pass valid for transportation within Osaka city and major tourist attractions, a one-way ticket from Kansai Airport to Kyoto using the Haruka train, and a one-day bus tour in Fukuoka that offers free photo shoots.

Write to Mi-Kyoung Lee at capital@hankyung.com