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Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts of overtourism.

KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen ($63) per night, as the city looks to counter the effects of overtourism with increased spending on infrastructure projects.

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources.

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, particularly in tradition-steeped Kyoto. The city, which is a modest bullet train ride away from Tokyo -- with a view of Mount Fuji on the ...

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, and causing traffic congestions

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to ... Prior to the presentation, Takehana and other artisans had visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward in December last year to promote ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Raising the accommodation taxes in Kyoto would encourage foreign tourists to visit the less explored parts of Japan in line with the national government's aim to entice tourists to consider these areas and venture beyond the "golden route" of Tokyo ...

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