Hokkaido and the City of Hakodate will impose an accommodation tax on guests staying at lodging facilities within Hakodate City beginning April 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8).

The accommodation tax is to be paid by guests staying at hotels, ryokan, simple lodging houses, and private accommodations to the lodging facility, which will then remit the tax to the City under a special collection system. Please pay the accommodation tax at the lodging facility when settling your accommodation charges.

The accommodation tax of Hokkaido will be used to enhance the high added value of tourism in Hokkaido, improve tourism services and infrastructure, and strengthen crisis response capabilities in the tourism sector. In addition, the accommodation tax of Hakodate City will be used to enhance and promote the attractiveness of tourism resources, improve the travel reception environment, and support new initiatives to increase the value of tourism in Hakodate and the satisfaction of visitors. We kindly ask for the understanding and cooperation of all guests.