If you are visiting Japan this year, you should consider budgeting a bit extra for your trip.
Despite the yen remaining low, the country has introduced new tourist taxes and price hikes that will likely bump up the cost of your holiday.
Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.
Japan’s prefectures hike accommodation taxes
Kyoto introduced new visitor taxes earlier in the year in a bid to fund overtourism measures.
Under the new system that came into force on 1 March, visitors staying in luxury hotels will pay JPY 10,000 (€56) or more per night, while those in mid-range accommodation will be charged between JPY 1,000 and JPY 4,000 (€5.50 and €23).
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