Regarding the Introduction of the Accommodation Tax in Matsue City
Matsue City will introduce an Accommodation Tax for stays from December 1, 2025.
The Accommodation Tax is intended to fund measures that enhance Matsue’s appeal as an international cultural tourism city and support the sustainable development of tourism over the long term.
Under Matsue City’s Accommodation Tax collection rules, our Hotel is required to collect this tax. Therefore, at check-in/out we will charge the amounts listed below together with your Accommodation Fee. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
■Taxable stays
The following tax amount applies based on the Accommodation Fee per person per night.
■Tax rate
Accommodation Fee (per person per night / No Meals Included / before tax)
JPY 5,000 or more: JPY 200
Less than JPY 5,000: Not taxed
(Note) Matsue City has set the tax-free threshold at JPY 5,000.
■Tax exemption
School events conducted by an entire school or by grade level (e.g., school trips, group lodging programs) based on the Course of Study for Kindergarten Education, the Course of Study Guidelines, or standards for establishing colleges of technology. Eligible persons are children/pupils/students (excluding university students) attending schools defined in Article 1 of the School Education Act and their accompanying supervisors.
■Collection method
Special collection method.
(Note) “Special collection” means that accommodation operators designated as special collectors collect the tax from guests staying at the relevant Accommodation and then declare and pay it to the city.
■Use of coupons and points
Discounts applied using coupons issued by a lodging Reservation site are considered third-party discounts; therefore, the pre-discount amount will be treated as the Accommodation Fee. However, if it is clearly confirmed that 100% of the coupon value is borne by the Accommodation and that amount is deducted from the Accommodation Fee (i.e., Facility sales), then the discounted amount after deducting such coupon value will be treated as the Accommodation Fee.
■Important notes
This applies to stays from December 1, 2025 onward.
Even if your Reservation was made before December 1, any stay on or after December 1 will be subject to this Accommodation Tax.
When considering future Reservations, please review the above information before completing your Reservation.
Matsue City website (Accommodation Tax effective December 1, Reiwa Year 7)
