Travellers heading from Canada to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country’s most popular cities.

Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the Japan National Tourism Office of Toronto (JNTO), a record 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024 , representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous year.

But if you’re planning a trip to Kyoto, be prepared to pay a much higher accommodation tax. The new rate will reach up to ¥10,000 (C$91.59) a night per person — the highest accommodation tax ever introduced in the country, reports The Asahi Shimbun .

Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city’s infrastructure, but on Oct. 3, officials approved the steep hike that will take effect on March 1, 2026.

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