KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources.

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the 19th century. As the centre of Japanese culture for ...

KYOTO—The central government approved Kyoto city’s plan to impose a tax on unoccupied homes and villas in hopes of prompting their owners to either inhabit, rent or sell the properties.