Hakone Hot Spring Town Plans New Accommodation Tax from 2028

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Hakone, a famous hot spring resort town southwest of Tokyo, is considering a new accommodation tax on guests staying at hotels and other lodgings, expected to take effect from April 2028. The town aims to address infrastructure strain and maintenance costs as tourism surges. Specific rates and scope are pending public consultation and local assembly approval.

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On June 21, the government of Hakone, one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts and scenic areas, announced it is considering imposing a new accommodation tax on visitors. The tax is planned to take effect from April 2028.

Hakone, located in Kanagawa Prefecture about 80 kilometers southwest of central Tokyo, attracts millions of domestic and international tourists annually with its natural hot springs, views of Mount Fuji, and Lake Ashi.

The move comes as numerous municipalities across Japan explore ways to boost tourism revenue to cope with infrastructure strain and service maintenance costs. Specific rates and scope of the tax have not been officially announced yet.

The town government plans to hold public consultations and gather stakeholder opinions in the coming months before submitting the proposal to the local assembly for approval.

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