Introduction of Accommodation Tax (Effective June 1, 2026)
From June 1, 2026, an Accommodation Tax will be introduced in Nagano Prefecture and Hakuba Village in accordance with their respective local ordinances. The purpose of this tax is to support tourism development and the sustainable maintenance of the local environment.
For all properties operated by our company, the room rate includes the accommodation tax amount required under the applicable ordinances.
Therefore, no additional payment will be required at the time of arrival.
Overview of the Accommodation Tax
The Accommodation Tax applies when the accommodation charge (room-only, before consumption tax) is JPY 6,000 or more per person per night.
The tax amount is determined based on the accommodation charge per person per night (room-only, before consumption tax), according to the following rate structure.
Nagano Prefecture levies the prefectural accommodation tax under the Nagano Prefecture Accommodation Tax Ordinance. Within Hakuba Village, the prefectural tax applicable to stays in Hakuba is collected together with the village accommodation tax and remitted to Hakuba Village in accordance with the Hakuba Village Accommodation Tax Ordinance.
- Tax Rates (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2029 Including JPY 100 prefectural tax)
| Accommodation Charge (per person per night, before tax) | Tax Amount |
|---|---|
| JPY 6,000- under JPY 20,000 | 200 Yen |
| JPY 20,000- under JPY 50,000 | 400 Yen |
| JPY 50,000- under JPY 100,000 | 900 Yen |
| JPY 100,000 and above | 1,900 Yen |
- Tax Rates (From June 1, 2029 including JPY 150 pferectural tax)
| Accommodation Charge (per person per night, before tax) | Tax Amount |
|---|---|
| JPY 6,000- under JPY 20,000 | 300 Yen |
| JPY 20,000- under JPY 50,000 | 500 Yen |
| JPY 50,000- under JPY 100,000 | 1,000 Yen |
| JPY 100,000 and above | 2,000 Yen |
The collected accommodation tax will be used for purposes such as:
- Improvement of tourism infrastructure
- Traffic management and congestion mitigation
- Environmental and landscape preservation
- Disaster prevention and safety enhancement
- Strengthening Hakuba’s position as an international mountain resort destination
This tax will serve as an important financial resource to support sustainable tourism development in Hakuba Village and Nagano Prefecture.
Our Pricing Policy
To maintain a simple and transparent pricing structure, our company offers room rates on a per-room basis that include the accommodation tax equivalent amount.
Accordingly:
- The displayed room rate includes the accommodation tax equivalent amount.
- No additional tax will be charged or refunded due to changes in the number of guests within the maximum occupancy limit.
As a designated tax collector under the applicable ordinances, our company will properly declare and remit the required tax amount based on the actual number of guests and the applicable accommodation charge category.
The Accommodation Tax plays an important role in ensuring that Hakuba remains an attractive and sustainable destination for years to come.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
The Hakuba Company