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Chiba

12100 · Chiba · Designated City

Chiba in Chiba combines regulation and statistics data. Regulations cover three legal frameworks (Minpaku Act, Special Zone, Hotel Business Act); statistics are sourced from the Japan Tourism Agency's bimonthly Minpaku Act registration reports.

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Regulation Details

Minpaku New Law

Chiba City has no restriction ordinance. Statutory 180-day limit only. Special Zone minpaku also in operation.

Chiba City has not enacted a supplementary ordinance under the Private Lodging Business Act. Statutory 180-day limit only.

Lenient

Strictness Score

1

Statutory Day Limit

180days

Effective Operating Days

180days

Effective Date

2018-06-15

Last Verified

2026-03-23

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=180/180 (1.00) → 0.0/6.0
  • ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)
  • hard_rule: high_day_ratio>=0.90 and no structural restrictions -> score<=2
  • components: raw=1.20 (day=0.00, zone=0.00, micro=0.00, ops=0.20) -> score=1

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

No additional local restrictions. National 180-day annual cap applies.

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Statutory requirements only.

Neighbor Notification: Not RequiredSignage Requirement: RequiredMin Floor Area / Guest: 3.3m²

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Sources

Last Verified: 2026-03-23

Special Zone Minpaku

Chiba: National Strategic Special Zones Act Special Zone minpaku framework (law system: tokku_minpaku). legal status: restricted; referenced terms: certification.

Chiba City Ordinance on National Strategic Special Zone Foreign Visitor Accommodation Business. Limited to exclusively residential zones and urbanization control areas in Wakaba and Midori wards. Minimum 2 nights/3 days, 25+ sqm. Purpose: tourism promotion through utilization of local resources such as agriculture, nature, and rural experiences.

Lenient

Strictness Score

2

Statutory Day Limit

No Limit

Effective Operating Days

365days

Effective Date

2017-12-15

Last Verified

2026-03-23

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=365/365 (1.00) → 0.0/6.0
  • ops_risk: min_floor_area=25.0>3.3 (+0.2)
  • ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)
  • ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)
  • hard_rule: high_day_ratio>=0.90 and no structural restrictions -> score<=2
  • components: raw=1.60 (day=0.00, zone=0.00, micro=0.00, ops=0.60) -> score=2

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Special Zone minpaku certification system. No annual day cap (365-day year-round operation).

Zone Restrictions

Unrestricted若葉区・緑区の住居専用地域・市街化調整区域
Absent: 365daysResident: 365days

Agriculture/nature experience purpose only. Minimum 2 nights/3 days, 25sqm+. Only 1 certified facility

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Prior consultation with relevant departments and explanation to neighboring residents required before certification application.

Neighbor Notification: RequiredSignage Requirement: RequiredMin Floor Area / Guest: 25m²

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Building Code

Ryokan/hotel use classification. Subject to zoning restrictions.

Penalties

Operating without certification is a violation of the Ryokan Business Act and is punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 months or a fine of up to 1,000,000 yen.

Legal Basis

  • 千葉市国家戦略特別区域外国人滞在施設経営事業に関する条例

Sources

Last Verified: 2026-03-23Last Amended: 2020-09-24

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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24