Hotel Gracery Sapporo Top News News regarding the introduction of accommodation tax in Hokkaido and Sapporo City (effective April 1, 2026)

Hokkaidoand the introduction of a lodging tax in Sapporo: News(Effective April 1, 2026)

January 1, 2026

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Thank you for your continued support. Hotel Gracery Sapporo Thank you very much for your continued patronage.
From April 1, 2026 onwards, Hokkaido In addition, a lodging tax will be introduced in Sapporo City.

◆Taxation start date: From stays on or after April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) *Even if you made a reservation before April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), the accommodation tax will be levied on stays from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) onwards. 

◆Accommodation Tax Rate: A tax will be levied based on the accommodation fee per person, per night.
The accommodation fee excludes breakfast and other meal costs, as well as consumption tax.

Accommodation ratesTax amountbreakdown
HokkaidoSapporo City
Less than 20,000 yen300円100円200円
20,000 yen or more but less than 50,000 yen400円200円200円
Over 50,000 yen1,000円500円500円

◆Other ・Accommodation tax is charged separately from the accommodation fee and will be paid at check-in.
However, depending on the booking method, payment may be required in advance.
Please check the reservation website you used for details.
In some cases, such as school trips and other school events, tax exemptions may be granted if certain requirements are met.
The above is merely a tentative schedule and may be subject to change.

◆For details regarding the accommodation tax, please contact the following government office. Home Please refer to the page. 

   Hokkaido Official website ( Hokkaido For information on the accommodation tax, please click here. For information on the Sapporo City official website (introduction of accommodation tax), please click here.

We would greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.