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Japan Tourism Shake Up as Kyoto Imposes Record 10000 Yen Hotel Tax, Himeji Castle More Than Doubles Admission Fee to Fund Preservation: You Need to Know
Japan Tourism Shake Up as Kyoto Imposes Record 10000 Yen Hotel Tax, Himeji Castle More Than Doubles Admission Fee to Fund Preservation: You Need to Know Japan’s historic destinations are implementing major pricing changes to address the challenges of surging tourism. Kyoto has launched a new five-tier lodging tax, charging up to 10,000 yen per person per night to support infrastructure improvements, reduce overcrowding, and fund the restoration of cultural landmarks. Meanwhile, Himeji has more than doubled the admission fee for its famous castle, directing the extra revenue toward long-term preservation...