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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Kyoto trip costs set to rise with 2026 tourist tax hike

Kyoto will be increasing overnight accommodation taxes paid per night by visitors amid overtourism worries - (Getty Images)

Tourists staying overnight in Kyoto will see a significant increase in how much tourist taxes they pay, with rates almost reaching as high as £50 per night.

The Japanese city of Kyoto attracts high volumes of visitors to its historical hub with over a thousand Buddhist temples, notable architecture and gardens, and a traditional geisha culture.

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