KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen ($63) per night, as the city looks to counter the effects of ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to ... began stopping anyone arriving after 8:00 pm if they don't have a hotel booked.

KYOTO: Authorities in Kyoto announced on Tuesday (Jan 14) plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

KYOTO—Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan’s ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many ...