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What are the 20 19 tourist taxes in Japan?

As you all know, Japan recently relaxed its visa policy for Japanese people to visit China. However, Bian Xiao tells you that Japan will levy taxes on tourists in the new year, which will undoubtedly increase everyone's consumption. So, let's find out what the tourist tax in Japan is!

After the consumption tax of 20 19 and 10, Japan raised the consumption tax from the original 8% to 10%, but the government also proposed a "tax reduction system", and the consumption tax of 8% can be maintained as long as catering and daily necessities are taken out. But this is just about takeout! If the food and beverage is for internal use or 10% tax, remember to inform the store in advance whether it is for internal use or take-out ~

However, regardless of the total consumption of 5,000 yen, the tax refund system can still provide tax refund service, which has no impact on shopping, but will increase the cost of accommodation, catering and other tourism to a certain extent. Pay more attention to this when traveling to Japan!

Accommodation tax (Accommodation tax) Since 20 18 and 10, Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto have started to levy "Accommodation tax", and the tax rate is determined according to the number of passengers staying and the price range.

For example, if the accommodation fee per person per night is less than 20,000 yen, the accommodation tax is 200 yen, the accommodation tax is 20,000 to 49,999 yen, and the accommodation tax is 500 yen; If the accommodation fee is more than 50,000 yen, the accommodation tax of 1000 yen will be charged.

Osaka, on the other hand, is going to expand the accommodation tax in the summer of 20 19, and it will be paid as long as it exceeds 7,000 yen. In addition, Kanazawa will also levy accommodation tax from April 20 19. It is initially set that 1 10,000 yuan accommodation fee is less than 20,000 yen, and 200 yen accommodation fee is charged, and 500 yen accommodation fee is charged for more than 20,000 yen.

Overseas tax 20 19 1. Passengers who begin to visit Japan, regardless of their nationality, are required to pay an overseas tax of 1000 yen (about RMB 64 yuan). This tax will be used by the Japanese government to improve the quality of tourism environment, improve the satisfaction of experiential tourism facilities, and strengthen the introduction of Japanese charm tourism information! Ten situations where national tax is not levied ~ In addition, whether you use air tickets or ship tickets, national tax will be added to the fare!

If the following 10 is met, there is no need to collect national tax!

1. The crew of a ship or plane.

2. Forced repatriation of outbound personnel

3. Passengers going abroad by government plane or official plane.

Passengers who transfer from Japan and leave within 24 hours.

5. Passengers who have gone abroad from Japan and have to return to Japan due to weather or sudden damage to machinery and materials.

6. Passengers who have to enter Japan urgently because of the weather.

7. Children under two years old

8. Diplomats, consular officials and other organs and personnel who enjoy the diplomatic treatment of the Japanese government (limited to going abroad on business)

9. Domestic foreign guests and tourists

10. US Army and United Nations Army personnel (going abroad for business only)

To sum up, it will cost more to go to Japan after this year, and March is the cherry blossom season in Japan. Don't miss it!