Kyoto will implement a new tiered accommodation tax starting March 1, 2026, to address over-tourism and heritage conservation ...

Across the region, renowned destinations are reaching a tourism glass-ceiling that’s impacting the quality of life for residents while destroying the iconic spots that draw people in the first place.

Japan will implement a new Kyoto tourist tax, effective by March 2026, doubling accommodation levies to combat overtourism.

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

International travelers heading to Japan's iconic Kyoto will soon be hit with an increased tourist tax, costing Aussies up to ...

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto implements massive tourism tax increases starting March 2026 to manage crowds and preserve ...

Tourists staying overnight in Kyoto will see a significant increase in how much tourist taxes they pay, with rates almost reaching as high as £50 per night. The Japanese city of Kyoto attracts high ...

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has granted final approval for Kyoto to implement the nation's highest-ever accommodation tax, authorizing the historic capital to charge guests ...

Mishima-tei: The best sukiyaki in the heart of Kyoto. Taro Mishima, the restaurant’s fifth-generation head chef, specializes ...

This June, for the first time in a long time, I went to Kyoto with my kids to see the sights. But like everywhere, the city felt different. Something was missing. It was summer. The kids needed ...

Kyoto is cracking down after locals complained that Instagram-obsessed tourist “paparazzi” are harassing the Japanese city’s famous geisha. Geisha have worked ...