Kyoto plans to raise hotel guest taxes, aiming for Japan’s highest accommodation tax.
Kyoto plans to raise its accommodation tax to 10,000 yen per person per night, targeting high-end hotel guests by 2026.
So, listen up! Kyoto is slapping a **10,000 yen** tax on tourists — that's about **$64** per person for hotel stays. This comes as more and more folks flock to the city since Japan opened up post-pandemic and the yen took a nosedive, making it a sweet deal for visitors. The new tax system is gonna be serious business, shifting from a simple three-tier to a **five-tier** deal that'll hit everyone with rooms priced over **6,000 yen**.
The top tax, targeting those swanky rooms over **100,000 yen** a night, could raise hotel costs by up to **40%** for couples or families. Not cool for budget travelers either, as the lower-end tax just dropped to **6,000 yen**, meaning it might hit a lot harder. Meanwhile, the city’s trying to balance love for hospitality with the struggles of overtourism and crowding. This new system could be hitting city council in **February 2026**. Buckle up, folks!
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