Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto The popular tourist destination of Kyoto will sharply increase its accommodation tax in a move to earn the ancient Japanese city more cash and cut visitor numbers to ease the worsening problem of overtourism.

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KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen ($63) per night, as the city looks to counter the effects of overtourism with increased spending on infrastructure projects.

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Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about

Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources.

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Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, and causing traffic congestions