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You’ll see 宿泊税 shukuhakuzei: accommodation tax, on your hotel bill

Japan's accommodation tax (宿泊税) varies by city and room price. Over 20 regions now charge it. Calculate your exact tax before you book.

Per person price, before tax. For a double room ¥30,000 with 2 guests, enter ¥15,000.
Quick answer

Japan's accommodation tax (宿泊税) is a per person, per night charge added to your hotel bill. It is not included in the room price shown on booking sites. The amount depends on which city you're staying in and your nightly rate.

As of 2026, Kyoto has Japan's highest rates (up to ¥10,000/night for luxury rooms), while most cities charge ¥100–¥500. Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, Hiroshima, and Kanazawa are among the most visited cities with this tax.

2026: Rapid Expansion
Miyagi (January 2026), Hokkaido, Hiroshima & Toba (April 2026), Nagano & Nozawaonsen (June 2026), Kumamoto & Miyazaki (July 2026) and Nasu (October 2026) all started accommodation tax this year. Tokyo moves to a flat 3% from April 2027. Kyoto's luxury tier jumped to ¥10,000/night in March 2026.

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Other Japan Tourist Taxes & Fees in 2026

Accommodation tax is not the only new charge. These national and local fees changed or were confirmed in 2026 (checked September 24, 2026 against each official page).

International Tourist Tax ("departure tax") · 国際観光旅客税
in effect
¥3,000 per departure from Japan (was ¥1,000)
From: 2026-07-01
Applies to: Everyone departing Japan by air or sea, Japanese nationals and foreign visitors alike, whatever the purpose of the trip
Official source →
Visa fees (for nationalities that need a visa) · 査証手数料
in effect
Single-entry about ¥15,000 (was about ¥3,000); multiple-entry about ¥30,000 (was about ¥6,000)
From: 2026-07-01
Applies to: Visa applications accepted by a Japanese embassy or consulate on or after 2026-07-01. Visa-exempt visitors are not affected.
Official source →
JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization) · 電子渡航認証制度（JESTA）
planned
Not yet announced
From: By 2029-03-31 (date to be set by Cabinet Order); government target: during FY2028
Applies to: Visa-exempt short-term visitors, who will need online authorization before departure (boarding can be refused without it)
Official source →
Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail passage fee (Yamanashi) · 富士山吉田ルート 通行料（山梨県）
in effect
¥4,000 per person per climb
From: 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-10 (climbing season)
Applies to: Climbers entering the Yoshida Trail from the Yamanashi side (5th Station)
Official source →
Mt. Fuji entry fee, Shizuoka trails (Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Subashiri) · 富士山 入山料（静岡県 富士宮・御殿場・須走ルート）
in effect
¥4,000 per person per entry
From: Early July to 2026-09-10 (climbing season)
Applies to: Climbers entering from the three Shizuoka-side trails
Official source →
Miyajima Visitor Tax (Hatsukaichi City) · 宮島訪問税
in effect
¥100 per visit, or ¥500 for a one-year pass (unchanged)
From: 2023-10-01
Applies to: Visitors to Miyajima island (Itsukushima)
Official source →
Tax-free shopping switches to a refund system · 輸出物品販売場制度（リファンド方式）
announced
Consumption tax is paid at purchase and refunded after customs confirms export at departure
From: 2026-11-01
Applies to: Foreign visitors buying tax-free goods at registered stores
Official source →
Himeji Castle admission for non-residents · 姫路城 入城料（市民以外）
in effect
¥2,500 for non-residents aged 18+ (was ¥1,000); Himeji residents stay at ¥1,000; under 18 free. Castle + Koko-en combined ¥2,600
From: 2026-03-01
Applies to: Everyone who does not live in Himeji City, including all foreign visitors
Official source →
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Frequently asked questions

What is accommodation tax (宿泊税)?
Accommodation tax is a local tax charged per person per night at hotels, ryokans, minpaku (Airbnb), and other lodging. It is set by individual cities or prefectures, not the national government. The tax is added to your bill at checkout — it is not included in prices on booking sites.
Is the tax per room or per person?
Per person, per night. If two people share a ¥30,000 room, the per-person rate is ¥15,000 — and each person pays the tax for that bracket. Children under elementary school age are typically exempt.
Which cities have the highest hotel tax?
Kyoto has the highest rates as of March 2026, with a 5-tier system going up to ¥10,000/night for rooms over ¥100,000/person. Most other cities charge between ¥100 and ¥500. Niseko/Kutchan charges 3% of the room rate.
Is accommodation tax included in booking site prices?
No. Major booking sites (Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Rakuten Travel) typically do not include local accommodation tax in the displayed price. You will be charged at check-in or checkout. Budget the extra amount shown by this calculator.
Are Airbnb stays subject to hotel tax?
Yes. The tax applies to all types of paid accommodation including hotels, ryokans, guesthouses, minpaku (vacation rentals), and capsule hotels. Some Airbnb hosts include it in their listed price, but most add it at check-in.
Sources · 31 official pages · checked September 24, 2026
  1. Tokyo Bureau of Taxation — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
    Current tiers; flat 3% from April 1, 2027
  2. Osaka Prefecture — Accommodation tax rates (Japanese)
  3. Osaka Prefecture — About Osaka’s accommodation tax (Japanese)
    Start date
  4. Kyoto City — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
    5 tiers up to ¥10,000
  5. Hokkaido Government — Hokkaido accommodation tax (Japanese)
  6. Kutchan Town — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
    3% including the Hokkaido portion
  7. Fukuoka City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  8. Kanazawa City — Accommodation tax ordinance (Japanese)
  9. Nagasaki City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  10. Hiroshima Prefecture — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  11. Takayama City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  12. Atami City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  13. Gero City — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
  14. Matsue City — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
  15. Hirosaki City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  16. Miyagi Prefecture — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
    From January 13, 2026; stays under ¥6,000 exempt
  17. Tokoname City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  18. Toba City — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
  19. Nozawaonsen Village — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
  20. Nagano Prefecture — Nagano accommodation tax (Japanese)
    ¥200, rising to ¥300 from June 1, 2029
  21. Kumamoto City — Accommodation tax overview (Japanese)
  22. Miyazaki City — Accommodation tax (Japanese)
  23. Nasu Town — Introduction of the accommodation tax (Japanese)
    6 tiers from ¥100 to ¥3,000, from October 1, 2026
  24. International Tourist Tax ("departure tax")
    ¥3,000 per departure from Japan (was ¥1,000)
  25. Visa fees (for nationalities that need a visa)
    Single-entry about ¥15,000 (was about ¥3,000); multiple-entry about ¥30,000 (was about ¥6,000)
  26. JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
    Not yet announced
  27. Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail passage fee (Yamanashi)
    ¥4,000 per person per climb
  28. Mt. Fuji entry fee, Shizuoka trails (Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Subashiri)
    ¥4,000 per person per entry
  29. Miyajima Visitor Tax (Hatsukaichi City)
    ¥100 per visit, or ¥500 for a one-year pass (unchanged)
  30. Tax-free shopping switches to a refund system
    Consumption tax is paid at purchase and refunded after customs confirms export at departure
  31. Himeji Castle admission for non-residents
    ¥2,500 for non-residents aged 18+ (was ¥1,000); Himeji residents stay at ¥1,000; under 18 free. Castle + Koko-en combined ¥2,600

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