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KOYA TOWN IN WAKAYAMA IS CONSIDERING TO CHARGE “NON-STATUTORY TAX” FOR TOURISTS TO FIGHT OVERTOURISM
To tackle the issue of “overtourism,” Koya Town, home to the World Heritage Site Mt. Koya, is considering implementing a “non-statutory tax” by 2028. Mayor Yoshiya Hirano announced this decision at the Takano Town regular assembly on March 1st.
With over 1.5 million visitors annually, concerns about overtourism persist despite the town’s declining population. To address these challenges and secure future financial resources, Koya Town plans to introduce a “non-statutory tax” that local governments can independently collect. Discussions are underway with Kongobuji and other stakeholders.
The town aims to utilize the revenue from this tax to manage waste, maintain public facilities like toilets, and enhance infrastructure such as roads and parking areas. Plans are underway to implement the tax soon.
Inspired by the success of the “Miyajima Visit Tax,” which collects 100 yen per visitor in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Koya Town sees the “non-statutory tax” as a proactive measure against overtourism.
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