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Japan May Triple Departure Tax to Tackle Overtourism
The government aims to triple the tax to fund solutions for congestion and nuisances at tourist sites as inbound tourism increases, with revenue hitting ¥52.5 billion in 2024.
Summary by The Japan Times
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While overnight stays in Kyoto are becoming more expensive as a result of an increased local tax, the Japanese archipelago is now considering raising the departure tax, a double increase that increases the travel budget.
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Departing Japan could soon become expensive for travelers. The Japanese government is considering raising the departure tax. The tax, known as the “international tourist tax,” introduced in 2019, applies to all passengers, including those in transit with a stopover of more than 24 hours, who depart Japan by plane or ship. It is automatically included in the price of the ticket and has so far been set at 1,000 yen (about 6 euros). However, by 202…
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