Accommodation Tax Introduction Notice (Effective April 1, 2026)
Thank you for your continued patronage.
Please be advised that starting from stays on April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), an accommodation tax will be introduced in Hokkaido and Sapporo City.
Please see the details below:
■ Tax Implementation Date (Scheduled)
The accommodation tax will apply to stays from April 1, 2026 onward.
*Please note that even if a reservation is made before Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the accommodation tax will apply to any stay occurring on or after April 1, 2026.
■ Accommodation Tax Rate
The tax will be charged per person, per night, based on the room rate.
The room rate used to calculate the tax excludes meal charges (such as breakfast) and consumption tax.
| Room Rate (per person per night) | Total Tax | Breakdown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido | Sapporo City | ||
| Less than JPY 20,000 | JPY 300 | JPY 100 | JPY 200 |
| JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000 | JPY 400 | JPY 200 | JPY 200 |
| JPY 50,000 and above | JPY 1,000 | JPY 500 | JPY 500 |
■ Others
- Accommodation tax is charged separately from the room rate and must be paid at check-in or check-out.
- Tax exemption may apply to certain cases that meet specific requirements, such as school excursions and educational group activities.
- Please note that the above information is subject to change as it is currently planned.
For more details, please refer to the official websites of Hokkaido and Sapporo City.
Hokkaido Official Website
Sapporo City Official Website
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