Japan 2026 Fees, Dual Pricing Raise Trip Costs

Japan accelerates dual pricing for tourists amid record arrivals, charging non-residents higher fees at sites like Himeji Castle, where adults now pay 2,500 yen versus 1,000 yen for locals, and Odawara Castle at 1,000 yen for non-residents. Kyoto plans to double bus fares to 350-400 yen for non-residents while dropping resident rates to 200 yen, targeting overtourism relief.