【Important】Notice of Revision to Kyoto City Accommodation Tax Rates

Based on the Kyoto City Accommodation Tax Ordinance, an accommodation tax has been in effect since October 1, 2018. Due to a revision of this ordinance, the accommodation tax rates will be revised for stays from March 1, 2026 onward.

■Previous rates (for stays until February 28, 2026)
Less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200
JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 500
JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 1,000

■Revised rates (for stays from March 1, 2026)
Less than JPY 6,000: JPY 200
JPY 6,000 to less than JPY 20,000: JPY 400
JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 1,000
JPY 50,000 to less than JPY 100,000: JPY 4,000
JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 10,000

*The revised tax rates apply to all stays with check-in on or after March 1, 2026, regardless of the reservation date or payment timing. *For stays spanning the revision date, the applicable tax rate will be applied to each night accordingly. *The accommodation tax is calculated based on the room rate per person per night, excluding consumption tax and meal charges.
The accommodation tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid separately at the property upon check-in.

For more details, please refer to the official Kyoto City website:
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/gyozai/page/0000236942.html