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

Kyoto (Japan ... lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Japan has seen foreign tourist numbers explode post ...

KYOTO: Authorities in Kyoto announced on Tuesday (Jan 14) plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

Japan has seen foreign tourist numbers explode post-pandemic ... this is not universally welcome -- in particular in tradition-steeped Kyoto, famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and ...

The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist arrivals in 2024, topping 2019’s record of nearly 32 million, according to ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, ...

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of ...

The weak yen has bolstered the appeal of the ‘bucket list’ destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto ...

For rooms in Kyoto priced at 20,000-50,000 yen (US$127-317) per night, visitors will see their tax double to 1,000 yen ($6.35) per person per night, under the plans announced Tuesday.

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, ...