Regarding the Tokyo accommodation tax
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's accommodation tax was imposed on stays starting October 1, 2002.
When staying at Sanco Inn Hotels, you will be required to pay a lodging tax.
The accommodation tax will be collected at the hotel upon check-in.
| Date and Time | The ordinances and regulations concerning the accommodation tax in Tokyo are This is the "Tokyo Metropolitan Accommodation Tax Ordinance," which came into effect on October 1, 2002. |
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| Accommodation tax |
The accommodation tax rate is based on the accommodation fee per person per night. |
The "accommodation fee" in the accommodation tax refers to the price for room only, excluding the cost of meals, etc.
What is included in the accommodation fee (taxable items)
- Rates for accommodation only
- Service charge for accommodation only
Major items not included in the accommodation fee (not subject to tax)
- Amount equivalent to consumption tax, etc.
- Fees for services other than accommodation (e.g., conference rooms, banquets, videos, cleaning, telephone, parking, etc.)
For more details, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tax Bureau website.
https://www.tax.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kazei/leisure/shuk
Regarding Kyoto City accommodation tax
The Kyoto City accommodation tax was implemented for stays starting October 1, 2018.
When staying at Sanco Inn Hotels, you will be required to pay a lodging tax.
The accommodation tax will be collected at the hotel upon check-in.
| Date and Time | This ordinance and regulation concerning accommodation tax in Kyoto City is This is the revised Kyoto City Accommodation Tax Ordinance, effective March 1, 2026. |
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| Accommodation tax |
The accommodation tax rate is based on the accommodation fee per person per night. |
The "accommodation fee" in the accommodation tax refers to the price for room only, excluding the cost of meals, etc.
What is included in the accommodation fee (taxable items)
- Rates for accommodation only
- Service charge for accommodation only
Major items not included in the accommodation fee (not subject to tax)
- Amount equivalent to consumption tax, etc.
- Fees for services other than accommodation (e.g. cleaning, telephone, parking, etc.)
For more information, please visit the Kyoto City website.
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/gyozai/page/0000236942.html
Regarding the Osaka Prefecture accommodation tax
The accommodation tax in Osaka Prefecture was imposed for stays starting January 1, 2017.
When staying at Sanco Inn Hotels, you will be required to pay a lodging tax.
The accommodation tax will be collected at the hotel upon check-in.
| Date and Time | The ordinances and regulations concerning accommodation tax in Osaka Prefecture are This is the revised "Osaka Prefecture Accommodation Tax Ordinance" effective September 1, 2025. |
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| Accommodation tax |
The accommodation tax rate is based on the accommodation fee per person per night. |
The "accommodation fee" in the accommodation tax refers to the price for room only, excluding the cost of meals, etc.
What is included in the accommodation fee (taxable items)
- Rates for accommodation only
- Service charge for accommodation only
Major items not included in the accommodation fee (not subject to tax)
- Amount equivalent to consumption tax, etc.
- Fees for services other than accommodation (e.g., conference rooms, banquets, videos, cleaning, telephone, parking, etc.)
For more information, please visit the Osaka Prefecture website.
http://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/toshimiryoku/syukuhakuzei/
