Oita Prefecture announced plans to introduce a tiered accommodation tax as early as January 2027 to secure stable funding for tourism promotion. Governor Kiichiro Sato said an ordinance will be submitted to the prefectural assembly in June. The tax will range from ¥100 to ¥2,000 per person per night depending on lodging costs, with four pricing brackets. School trips will be exempt. After administrative expenses are deducted, 70% of the revenue will be distributed to municipalities, with allocation details to be determined through consultation. The prefecture aims to use the new revenue source to strengthen tourism initiatives across the region. Source: TOS News / Nikkei
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