Japan Travel News

Departure taxes, JR Pass updates, entry requirements, and time-sensitive changes — so you always travel informed.

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Useful updates for trips in the next 30 days.

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Japan's 2026 Cost Stack: Departure Tax, Kyoto Hotel Tax, and JR Pass Hike

Three Japan cost increases land across 2026 — departure tax July 1, Kyoto's hotel tax already live, JR Pass up October 1. Here's the real dollar impact per traveler.

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