日元一路涨，住宿按人收税，去日本旅游还划算吗？

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that Japan is implementing or planning to implement an "accommodation tax" in response to the surge in foreign tourists, which is putting pressure on local infrastructure [1][2][3] - Currently, 42 local governments in Japan have started or are planning to impose this accommodation tax, with over 90 local governments seriously considering it [2] - The tax rates are set at approximately 200 yen (about 10 RMB) per person per night for many areas, while some high-end accommodations may charge up to 1000 yen (about 49 RMB) or more per person per night [3] Group 2 - The increase in accommodation costs due to the new tax is leading some potential tourists, like a family from Guangzhou, to reconsider their travel plans to Japan in favor of domestic travel [3] - The Japanese government has already taken various measures to address issues related to overtourism, including considering the cancellation of tax-free shopping for foreign tourists and increasing departure taxes [3][16] - The rise in the yen's exchange rate has made purchasing luxury goods like LV less advantageous for tourists compared to previous years, with a 9% increase in the yen against the dollar since early 2025 [5][6] Group 3 - Japan's core Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding fresh food rose by 3.1% year-on-year in July, marking an increase for eight consecutive months, with significant price hikes in food and accommodation [7] - Specific examples of price increases include a 30 yen rise in the price of a common rice product and a 400 yen increase for canned coffee, indicating a broader trend of rising living costs in Japan [8][9] - Despite the rising costs, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan continues to grow, with 2024 projected to see 36.86 million visitors, a record high [11][13] Group 4 - The Japanese government is considering increasing the "International Tourist Tax" from 1000 yen (about 48.5 RMB) to between 3000 and 5000 yen (about 145.6 RMB to 242.7 RMB) per person [19] - A proposal suggests that increasing the departure tax could raise government revenue from 49 billion yen to approximately 250 billion yen (about 121.4 million RMB) [20] - While these measures aim to alleviate overtourism issues, there are concerns among local businesses that such policies could negatively impact Japan's tourism and retail sectors [20]