Japan is one of the hottest destinations in the world right now. Demand for travel in Japan has soared in recent years, but Bali remains the undisputed top travel destination in 2026. The island won TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Travel Destination in the World in 2026 after all. For those who are tossing up between the top trending destinations, we here at The Bali Sun have some insights to share.
While Japan is an incredible travel destination, for those who don’t want to miss out on a Bali adventure, but still want a sprinkling of Japanese culture during their trip to Asia, this could be the happy compromise! In Bali, Japanese cuisine is having a real moment. The island is now home to dozens exceptional Japanese fine dining restaurants, sushi bars and tea houses.
