Kyoto planning to increase accommodation tax to 10,0000 yen per night for a 100,000 yen room starting next March. Will become the highest in Japan

TL;DR On March 1, 2026, Kyoto will raise the maximum accommodation tax price from 1,000 yen to 10,000 yen for rooms costing more than 100,000 yen per night. The plan was approved by the Internal Affairs and Communication Minister on March 3.