Overview
This article explains how to implement accommodation taxes on AirHost and what you should check before setting them up.
What you will learn from this article
Differences in operational methods depending on the method of collecting the accommodation tax.
Preparations necessary to manage the accommodation tax
Related help for each setting and report
Areas supported by AirHost and rules for calculating accommodation tax
1. Check the operating procedure
First, please note that the way you collect the accommodation tax will affect how you operate AirHost.
Collection method | Features | How to use AirHost |
Included in the accommodation fee | No additional charges for guests. | Compile the data in the accommodation tax report. |
It will be collected as an external tax. | An additional charge will be required for the guest. | Calculate the accommodation tax and add it to the reservation. (Manual/Automatic) |
*The accommodation tax report and automatic calculation/addition of accommodation tax are only available in areas supported by AirHost.
2. Preparation
To manage accommodation tax correctly, there are a few required settings and items you should verify in advance.
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Set Up Consumption Tax (Inclusive Tax)
To calculate and report accommodation tax in AirHost, Consumption Tax (Inclusive Tax) must be configured beforehand.
Accommodation tax is calculated based on the room rate excluding consumption tax. Therefore, if consumption tax has not been configured, the accommodation tax cannot be calculated correctly.
For setup instructions, please refer to the following article: Tax Settings]
Check OTA-Specific Notes
OTAs may also have their own settings for Consumption Tax and Accommodation Tax.
Since the way these taxes are handled during synchronization with AirHost varies by OTA, please review the OTA-specific guidelines in advance.
[ Tax Settings] Notes on Accommodation Tax for Each OTA
3. Calculate and Collect Accommodation Tax
Depending on how you collect accommodation tax, please use the appropriate features and settings.
Note: Available features vary depending on your subscription plan and whether your property is located in a supported region. Please refer to the relevant Help Center articles for details.
If Accommodation Tax Is Included in the Room Rate
For properties located in supported regions, AirHost automatically calculates accommodation tax and allows you to review the tax amount using the Accommodation Tax Report.
For detailed setup instructions, please refer to: [ Report] Accommodation Tax Report
If Accommodation Tax Is Collected as an Exclusive Tax
Collect accommodation tax by adding it as an additional charge to the reservation.
For detailed setup instructions, please refer to: [ Tax Settings] How to set up and add accommodation tax (external tax)
Accommodation tax calculation rules for each region
AirHost supports the following municipalities' accommodation tax calculation rules in its accommodation tax report and automatic accommodation tax calculation function .
local government | Accommodation tax (Per person, per night, excluding tax) | Cleaning fee include | Taxable |
Tokyo | 10,000-14,999 yen: 100 yen; 15,000 yen or more: 200 yen | ✅ | Adults and children (Excluding infants) |
Osaka (Until 2025/8/31) | 7,000-14,999 yen: 100 yen 15,000-19,999 yen: 200 yen For purchases of 20,000 yen or more: 300 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Osaka (From 2025/9/1) | 5,000-14,999 yen: 200 yen 15,000-19,999 yen: 400 yen For purchases of 20,000 yen or more: 500 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Kyoto (Until 2026/2/28) | Less than 20,000 yen: 200 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 500 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 1,000 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Kyoto (From March 1, 2026) | Less than 6,000 yen: 200 yen 6,000-19,999 yen: 400 yen ¥20,000–¥49,999: ¥1,000 50,000-99,999 yen: 4,000 yen For purchases of 100,000 yen or more: 10,000 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Sapporo | Less than 20,000 yen: 300 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 400 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 1,000 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Otaru | Less than 20,000 yen: 300 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 400 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 700 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Kutchan | 3% of the accommodation fee | ✅ | All guests |
Hakodate | Less than 20,000 yen: 200 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 400 yen 50,000-99,999 yen: 1,000 yen For purchases of 100,000 yen or more: 2,500 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Asahikawa | Less than 20,000 yen: 300 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 400 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 700 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Furano | Less than 20,000 yen: 300 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 500 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 1,000 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Abashiri | Less than 20,000 yen: 300 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 400 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 700 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Obihiro | Less than 20,000 yen: 300 yen 20,000-49,999 yen: 400 yen For purchases of 50,000 yen or more: 700 yen | ✅ | All guests |
Hiroshima | For purchases of 6,000 yen or more: 200 yen | ✅ | All guests |
This table reflects the supported regions and features as of July 2026.
Support for additional regions will be added gradually.
Tax rates and taxation rules may change due to revisions made by local municipalities. Please refer to the relevant municipality's official guidance for the latest information.
The Accommodation Tax Report and automatic accommodation tax calculation are available only for the supported regions listed in this table.