KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 ...

Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

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Kyoto City in western Japan unveiled a plan to raise the ceiling of its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations to 10000 ye ...

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

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Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto ...

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