A Study on the Trends and Changes in the Opening and Discontinuation of Tourist Accommodation in Kyoto City

Abstract

This study summarizes the characteristics of discontinuation and opening of tourist accommodation in Kyoto, a city where overtourism has become more pronounced. The following points were identified regarding the changes in tourist accommodation before and after the COVID-19. (1) Hotels, which are a traditional lodging facility type, have a low percentage of closures, while the percentage of openings is on the rise. The average number of rooms and room prices are also on the rise, indicating a slight increase in higher prices and expansion of the size of accommodation. (2) The number of tourist accommodation located on narrow roads is decreasing, while the number of high-priced Machiya-type is increasing.