Travelers wanting to see the ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto will soon need to increase their budget as the historic city announced a 900% hike on its tourist tax earlier this month. This will ...

Following a record-breaking 36.9 million international visitors last year, Japan has approved a sky-high hotel tax in one of ...

Starting March 2026, visitors will pay up to ¥10,000 ($65) per night to help preserve Kyoto's cultural heritage.

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto implements massive tourism tax increases starting March 2026 to manage crowds and preserve ...

Kyoto will implement Japan's highest hotel tax in March 2026, with luxury stays potentially costing an additional 10,000 yen ...

Travelers to Kyoto, Japan, will soon face accommodation taxes of up to $66 per person, per night. Here's what you need to ...

Travelers making plans to visit Kyoto next spring will have to shell out more money to stay in the popular destination.

The funds collected will be reinvested in areas such as public transport, waste management, and heritage preservation in ...

In a move to tackle overtourism, Kyoto plans to introduce Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax starting March 2026. Here’s what you ...

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has granted final approval for Kyoto to implement the nation’s ...

Japan is a mesmerizing country where the ancient meets the ultra-modern, creating a unique blend of history, technology, and ...