New Accommodation Tax in Nagano Prefecture

From June 1, 2026, guests staying in Matsumoto City or Nagano City will need to keep a new accommodation tax in mind when planning their trip. It is not a large charge, but it will become part of the cost of an overnight stay in either city.

What Travelers Should Know

For most guests, the system is simple. If the room-only, pre-tax accommodation charge is ¥6,000 or more per person per night, an accommodation tax of ¥200 per person per night will apply. This rate is scheduled to remain in place for the first three years. From June 1, 2029, the standard amount is set to rise to ¥300 per person per night. This is applicable to hotels, hostels, airBNB properties and all other forms of accommodations.

Matsumoto and Nagano City

Although the system is structured slightly differently in the two cities, the effect for most travelers will be much the same. In Matsumoto City, the tax is collected as a combination of a city tax and a prefectural tax. In Nagano City, the charge comes through the prefectural system.

This is not a tax that applies to every stay across the board. The key point is the ¥6,000 threshold, calculated on the accommodation charge alone. Meals and consumption tax are not included in that figure. For travelers comparing places to stay, that detail may matter. Especially when looking at simpler business hotels, budget stays, or accommodation plans that bundle meals into the overall price.

Other Cities and Contact

Other cities in Nagano Prefecture will have different tax rates. Please check with your hotel before booking. Or please contact Nagano Prefecture Government department at:

Tel: +8126-235-7247
Mail: mt-tourism@pref.nagano.lg.jp
Website: https://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/kankoki/syukuhakuzei/zei_gaiyou.html

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A Tax for Supporting Tourism Development in Japan

For both Matsumoto City and Nagano City, the new tax reflects a wider trend in Japan as more destinations look for ways to support tourism infrastructure and manage the costs that come with growing visitor numbers. In Nagano Prefecture, the revenue is expected to go toward improving the travel environment, strengthening access, and supporting tourism development that makes better use of the area’s natural and cultural appeal.

For most travelers booking a hotel, ryokan, or other registered accommodation in Matsumoto City or Nagano City from June 2026 onward, the added cost is modest. Still, for couples, families, or groups staying several nights, the total is worth factoring in alongside train fares, admission fees, and seasonal room rates when planning a trip to the region.