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2026.03.05News
Notice of the Introduction of Hokkaido Accommodation Tax | Effective April 1, 2026
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our hotel.
In Hokkaido, an accommodation tax will be introduced in order to promote tourism policies that contribute to the development of local communities and the Hokkaido economy. These policies aim to enhance the added value of tourism, strengthen tourism-related services and the systems for welcoming travelers, and reinforce measures to respond to crises in the tourism sector such as natural disasters.
Accordingly, effective April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), an accommodation tax will be imposed on guests staying at accommodation facilities in Hokkaido in accordance with the Hokkaido ordinance.
■ Tax Implementation Date
Applicable to stays from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
■ Accommodation Tax Rate
The tax will be applied according to the accommodation charge per person per night.
Please refer to the table below for details.
■ Accommodation Tax Amount
■ Accommodation Tax at Our Hotel
At our hotel, the accommodation tax is already included in the room rate shown.
■ Other
In certain cases, such as school excursions or school events, the tax may be exempt if specific requirements are met.
(A certificate may be required for exemption.)
The details of this system may be subject to change in the future.
We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding the purpose of this system.
For more details, please visit the official Hokkaido website.
▶ Hokkaido Official Website
In Hokkaido, an accommodation tax will be introduced in order to promote tourism policies that contribute to the development of local communities and the Hokkaido economy. These policies aim to enhance the added value of tourism, strengthen tourism-related services and the systems for welcoming travelers, and reinforce measures to respond to crises in the tourism sector such as natural disasters.
Accordingly, effective April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), an accommodation tax will be imposed on guests staying at accommodation facilities in Hokkaido in accordance with the Hokkaido ordinance.
■ Tax Implementation Date
Applicable to stays from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
■ Accommodation Tax Rate
The tax will be applied according to the accommodation charge per person per night.
Please refer to the table below for details.
■ Accommodation Tax Amount
| Accommodation Charge (per person per night) |
Tax Amount |
| Less than JPY 20,000 | JPY 100 |
| JPY 20,000 or more but less than JPY 50,000 |
JPY 200 |
| JPY 50,000 or more | JPY 500 |
■ Accommodation Tax at Our Hotel
At our hotel, the accommodation tax is already included in the room rate shown.
■ Other
In certain cases, such as school excursions or school events, the tax may be exempt if specific requirements are met.
(A certificate may be required for exemption.)
The details of this system may be subject to change in the future.
We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding the purpose of this system.
For more details, please visit the official Hokkaido website.
▶ Hokkaido Official Website
