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Kyoto’s new hotel tax could cost travelers up to $65 a night

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Barron's

Going to Kyoto? Head for the Hills.

Kyoto’s ancient temples and beautiful natural surroundings are what make it one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations. Though the city center is where you’ll find attractions such as bustling ...
Travel + Leisure

Japan's New Tourism Tax Can Cost Travelers Up to $65 a Night—What to Know

Visiting one of the most famous cities in Japan will soon cost more. Government leaders are raising the hotel accommodation tax for overnight visitors in the popular city of Kyoto, Japan, according to ...
Skift

Kyoto to Hit Visitors With Japan’s Highest-Ever Hotel Tax

Photo Credit: Kyoto, like many popular destinations in Japan, has seen a surge in visitors in recent years. Skift / Rashaad Jorden Kyoto's new hotel tax may not do much, if anything, to slow down the ...
The New York Times

The Ultimate 10-Day Japan Itinerary, With Options for Saving and Splurging

Two seasoned trip planners on how to best tour the Golden Route through five cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Built to honor Japan’s Emperor Meiji (1867-1912), the Meiji Shrine and its ...
Stars and Stripes

Only in Japan: Burger King unveils saucy new Whopper named for historic Kyoto

East meets West with a new take on the signature flame-grilled offering from Burger King in Japan. The Kyoto Whopper, a collaboration between Yadaime Gihei, a 230-year-old rice business in Kyoto, the ...