The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has reviewed its lodging tax system as the number of travelers, particularly visitors from abroad, has been increasing, leading to greater administrative demand to handle issues like littering and urban congestion.

Currently, the accommodation tax is a flat rate of either 100 yen or 200 yen, depending on the room rate per person per night.

Under the new system starting April 1, 2027, a 3 percent lodging tax will be imposed on the room charge.

The new accommodation tax will be charged not only at hotels and traditional Japanese inns but also at private vacation rentals and guesthouses.

However, stays costing less than 13,000 yen per person per night will be exempt from the tax.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government estimates that the new system will generate about 19 billion yen in lodging tax revenue annually.