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Japan Boosts Traveler Fees to Tackle Overtourism Crisis

10/24/2025

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Japan plans to raise inbound-traveler charges—visa fees, departure tax, and a pre-entry screening charge—to generate revenue without taxing residents.
Visa fees in Japan remain significantly lower than Western countries.
Kyoto will raise its tourist tax by 900% starting March 2026 due to overtourism.
The government says revenue will fund tourism management and educational initiatives.

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Story summary

Japan plans to raise inbound-traveler charges—visa fees, departure tax, and a pre-entry screening charge—to generate revenue without taxing residents.
Visa fees in Japan remain significantly lower than Western countries.
Kyoto will raise its tourist tax by 900% starting March 2026 due to overtourism.
The government says revenue will fund tourism management and educational initiatives.