Does Shirahama have an accommodation tax?

An accommodation tax is scheduled (not yet in effect): ¥200 (¥0–¥9,999) / ¥300 (¥10,000–¥19,999) / ¥500 (¥20,000–¥49,999) / ¥1,000 (¥50,000+) (from 2027-03-01).

How much is the Shirahama accommodation tax?

No accommodation tax is currently in effect (scheduled: ¥200 (¥0–¥9,999) / ¥300 (¥10,000–¥19,999) / ¥500 (¥20,000–¥49,999) / ¥1,000 (¥50,000+) (from 2027-03-01)).

Where is the official source?

See the official Shirahama page linked under "Official source".

Shirahama accommodation tax

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Shirahama accommodation tax: No accommodation tax is currently in effect. ¥200 (¥0–¥9,999) / ¥300 (¥10,000–¥19,999) / ¥500 (¥20,000–¥49,999) / ¥1,000 (¥50,000+) (from 2027-03-01).

Data version 2026.10 · Updated 2026-10-04 · Shirahama official source ↗

Authority	Rate / conditions	Effective from	Effective until	Status
Shirahama Town	¥200 (¥0–¥9,999) / ¥300 (¥10,000–¥19,999) / ¥500 (¥20,000–¥49,999) / ¥1,000 (¥50,000+)	2027-03-01	—	scheduled

Exemptions: School trips, Children under 12, Disaster evacuees

Notes: Wakayama Prefecture's first accommodation tax; there is no prefecture-wide tax. Four tiers per person per night with no exempt band: under ¥10,000 = 200 yen, ¥10,000-19,999 = 300 yen, ¥20,000-49,999 = 500 yen, ¥50,000+ = 1,000 yen. Ordinance passed 2026-06-16, Minister of Internal Affairs consent 2026-09-30; the town announces the start as 2027-03-01. Exempt: school-trip participants with their supervisors, children under 12, and people affected by an earthquake or other disaster.

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FAQ

Does Shirahama have an accommodation tax?: An accommodation tax is scheduled (not yet in effect): ¥200 (¥0–¥9,999) / ¥300 (¥10,000–¥19,999) / ¥500 (¥20,000–¥49,999) / ¥1,000 (¥50,000+) (from 2027-03-01).
How much is the Shirahama accommodation tax?: No accommodation tax is currently in effect (scheduled: ¥200 (¥0–¥9,999) / ¥300 (¥10,000–¥19,999) / ¥500 (¥20,000–¥49,999) / ¥1,000 (¥50,000+) (from 2027-03-01)).
Where is the official source?: See the official Shirahama page linked under "Official source".