Kawaguchi
11203 · Saitama · Core City
Kawaguchi in Saitama is covered within MaxPaku's nationwide dataset of 1,794 municipalities, combining vacation rental (minpaku) regulations and bimonthly Japan Tourism Agency statistics.
Regulation Details
Minpaku New Law
Kawaguchi: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted. Key factual tokens: 7/16, 9/15.
Operation permitted only during Jul 16 to Sep 15 in all areas except commercial zones. Among the strictest regulations in the country.
Strictness Score
Statutory Day Limit
Effective Operating Days
Effective Date
Last Verified
Score Breakdown
method=v2.0-investorday_risk: worst=62/180 (0.34) → 5.0/6.0day_risk: spread=118/180 (0.66) >=0.40 (+0.5)zone_risk: restricted_count=1 (+0.3)zone_risk: restriction_type!=none (+0.2)ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)components: raw=7.40 (day=5.50, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=7
Day Analysis
Non-commercial areas: Jul 16 – Sep 15 only (62 days). Commercial areas: 180 days.
Zone Restrictions
Operable only Jul 16 – Sep 15 (62 days per year).
Uniform for all types. Summer 62 days only in all areas except commercial zones
No restrictions in commercial zones
Operating Requirements
Absent-host must delegate to management operator (per national law).
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Non-commercial areas: only 62 days/year. Among the strictest regulations nationwide.
Legal Basis
- 川口市住宅宿泊事業を制限する区域及び期間を定める条例
Sources
- Kawaguchi City official - Minpaku notificationOfficial Guide
Related Areas
Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24