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TOKYO — Japan is considering an increase of at least threefold in its departure tax, Nikkei has learned, raising revenue to address damage caused by overtourism as the country receives more visitors.
The levy, formally known as the International Tourist Tax, stands at 1,000 yen ($6.50) per person and is paid by anyone leaving Japan, regardless of nationality.
Some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party support an increase in the levy. The government aims to decide by the end of the year through discussions with the ruling coalition's tax commission and other bodies.
The tax is collected by adding the cost to airline or ship fares. In fiscal 2024, revenue from the tax rose to a record 52.4 billion yen.
by NikkeiAsia