Originally Posted by
OsakaWino
However, Kanazawa's lodging accommodations tax is 200 yen/person/night minimum, even if the room rate is zero.
At properties with an onsen (natural hot spring bath) there is also the onsen tax (typically 150 yen/person/night, although municipalities are authorized to vary this), which is levied regardless of room rate.
ah that’s right! I shouldve known better since i just had an award stay at HR Hakone.