Tokyo imposes an accommodation tax on hotels charging ¥10,000 or more per night. ¥100 for ¥10,000-15,000 and ¥200 for ¥15,000 and above. The tax will be added at checkout. See full details here.
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Many first-time visitors to Japan are confused when they see an additional "accommodation tax" charge on their checkout bill.
Tokyo's accommodation tax is a local tax that is not included in the hotel booking price and is settled separately at checkout. Below is a summary of the tax rules and exceptions.
Tokyo Metropolitan Hotel Tax Regulations
Based on the "per person per night accommodation rate," divided into 3 price tiers.
01｜Tax-free｜From ¥10,000 per person per night
Accommodation fees (excluding breakfast and taxes) do not exceed ¥10,000 per person per night, with **complete exemption from lodging tax**. Most 3-star and below hotels, youth hostels, and capsule hotels fall into this category.
When a 4-person apt-2ldk room type is split among guests, the per-person cost typically falls within this price range.
02｜¥100/person/night｜¥10,000-15,000
Main price range for mid-range hotels. ¥100 per person per night; ¥400 total for 4 guests for 1 night.
If a hotel advertises breakfast included, the breakfast charge is typically deducted from the taxable base before calculating taxes.
03｜¥200/person/night｜¥15,000+
Luxury hotels or hot spring resorts. ¥200 per person per night; for 2 guests staying 3 nights, an additional ¥1,200 total is added.
This fee is typically not displayed during booking, so please remember to add it to your budget.
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04｜Also available in Kyoto and Osaka
Kyoto ¥200-1,000 per person per night (depending on room rate), Osaka ¥100-300 per person per night. Stricter than Tokyo.
If your itinerary spans multiple cities, remember to check the tax structure separately for each city, as they vary.
The accommodation tax is not a large amount, but **remember to add it when calculating your booking**, so you won't be surprised at checkout.
For detailed calculations at IGO HOTEL, you can use the system estimate when making your reservation.
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