Japan in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Japan ranks #36 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 53 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Japan ranks #7. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Japan improved 8 positions year-on-year, up from #44 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 73.3 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Japan, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Japan — GMTI score and rank by year
The GMTI moved to a 0–100 scale in 2015; no edition was published in 2020.
| Year | GMTI Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 45.3 | #37 |
| 2016 | 49.1 | #34 |
| 2017 | 52.8 | #32 |
| 2018 | 51.4 | #25 |
| 2019 | 53.2 | #26 |
| 2021 | 48 | #35 |
| 2022 | 45 | #34 |
| 2023 | 48 | #32 |
| 2024 | 47 | #42 |
| 2025 | 51 | #44 |
| 2026 | 53 | #36 |
Japan — frequently asked questions
Is Japan a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Japan ranks #36 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 53/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (73.3/100).
What is Japan's GMTI 2026 rank?
Japan is ranked #36 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #7 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Japan performed in the GMTI over time?
Japan has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #37 in 2015 to #36 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Japan's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Japan scores: Access 59.3, Communication 31, Environment 73.3, Services 42.6 (each out of 100). ACES measures Access, Communication, Environment and Services readiness for Muslim travellers.
Source: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026. How to cite: “Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, crescentrating.com/insights/gmti”. Data updated June 2026.