Increasing visitor numbers alone could undermine the appeal of Japan's tourist destinations. It's time to pivot toward ...

The city plans to raise lodging tax for hotels ... sides to the argument,” Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan Travel, was quoted as saying by the South China Morning ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways ...

The city of Kyoto plans to raise the accommodation tax to a maximum ¥10,000 per night — the highest in Japan — to improve city infrastructure and mitigate crowds amid problems regarding ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

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 ...

Japan's ancient city of Kyoto has officially announced it will raise the cap on its accommodation tax tenfold to 10,000 yen, or about 63 dollars, a night. The city started collecting the tax in ...

She explains that in Japan—in Kyoto, especially—it is uncommon to show cleavage, and it is often seen as disrespectful (particularly at one of the city’s many temples). “Interestingly ...