Kyoto to increase accommodation tax to ¥10,000/night.

Kyoto plans to raise the accommodation tax to ¥10,000 per night to improve infrastructure and address overtourism issues.

The city of Kyoto is stepping up its game by planning to raise the accommodation tax to a whopping ¥10,000 per night—making it the highest in all of Japan. This move is all about improving city infrastructure and tackling the issue of overtourism. Since 2018, tourists have been paying an accommodation tax, but it was capped at just ¥1,000 per person per night.

Mayor Koji Matsui emphasized that finding a balance between locals and visitors is essential. He said it’s vital for citizens to understand that tourism is not a distant concept; it’s intertwined with their everyday lives and the overall richness of their community.

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