A number of cities are upping the taxes they levy on hotel guests. The add-on expense, sometimes referred to as a "bed tax" or "tourist tax," can equate to hundreds of dollars in certain instances, ...

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Kyoto is famous for its shrines, geisha district and other culturally significant areas. But in recent years it has been ...

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The Haruka Express is the fastest way to get from KIX to Kyoto Station. We pre-purchased our one-way tickets online. Upon arrival, we initially queued at the green JR automatic ticket machine, which ...

To tackle overtourism, Japan’s ancient city will impose an accommodation tax of up to ¥10,000 starting March 2026 Japan's most popular Unesco World Heritage Site, Kyoto is currently riding a major ...

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have visited pavilions at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. The Imperial couple had been visiting Kyoto since Saturday, and they visited the expo on Monday. It ...

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 ...