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Minato

13103 · Tokyo · Special Ward

Minato in Tokyo 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

Minato: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted; ordinance status: local ordinance identified.

Absent-host type in exclusively residential zones or educational districts: operation allowed only during limited spring, summer, and winter periods. No restrictions for host-resident type.

Moderate

Strictness Score

6

Statutory Day Limit

180days

Effective Operating Days

96〜180days

Effective Date

2018-06-15

Last Verified

2026-03-22

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=96/180 (0.53) → 3.0/6.0
  • day_risk: spread=84/180 (0.47) >=0.40 (+0.5)
  • zone_risk: restricted_count=2 (+0.6)
  • zone_risk: restriction_type!=none (+0.2)
  • ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)
  • ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)
  • components: raw=5.70 (day=3.50, zone=0.80, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=6

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Absent-host: exclusively residential/educational districts approx. 96 days (aligned with school calendar). Host-resident: 180 days in all areas.

Zone Restrictions

Restricted第一種低層住居専用地域, 第二種低層住居専用地域, 第一種中高層住居専用地域, 第二種中高層住居専用地域

Prohibited Jan 11 noon – Mar 20 noon, Apr 11 noon – Jul 10 noon, Sep 1 noon – Dec 20 noon.

Absent: 96daysResident: 180days

Host-resident type 180 days year-round. Absent-host only subject to school calendar-linked period restrictions

Restricted文教地区

Prohibited Jan 11 noon – Mar 20 noon, Apr 11 noon – Jul 10 noon, Sep 1 noon – Dec 20 noon.

Absent: 96daysResident: 180days

Educational district has same period restrictions as exclusively residential zones. Host-resident type exempt

Unrestricted第一種住居地域, 第二種住居地域, 準住居地域, 近隣商業地域, 商業地域, 準工業地域
Absent: 180daysResident: 180days

No restrictions outside exclusively residential zones and educational districts

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Absent-host must delegate to management operator (per national law).

Neighbor Notification: RequiredSignage Requirement: RequiredMin Floor Area / Guest: 3.3m²

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Investor Notes

Effective annual operating days: approx. 96 days.

Legal Basis

  • 港区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営の確保に関する条例

Sources

Data Confidence: 4/5VerifiedLast Verified: 2026-03-22家主居住型には上乗せ制限なし。家主不在型でも住居専用地域・文教地区以外であれば曜日制限なし。住居専用地域の家主不在型は実質年間約96日に制限

Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)

Minato: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.

Alternative to front desk permitted. Smart keys and smart locks allowed. Response by bicycle within 10 min acceptable.

Moderate

Strictness Score

6

Statutory Day Limit

No Limit

Effective Operating Days

No Limit

Effective Date

1948-07-12

Last Verified

2026-03-24

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=null → 3.0/6.0
  • zone_risk: prohibited(all) (+1.2)
  • zone_risk: restricted_count=1 (+0.3)
  • ops_risk: management hard-requirement keyword (+0.2)
  • components: raw=5.70 (day=3.00, zone=1.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.20) -> score=6

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Permit-based system: no annual day cap.

Zone Restrictions

Prohibited第一種低層住居専用地域, 第二種低層住居専用地域, 第一種中高層住居専用地域, 第二種中高層住居専用地域, 田園住居地域, 工業地域, 工業専用地域

Hotel/inn use prohibited under Building Standards Act Appended Table 2 / Art. 48

Restricted第一種住居地域

Operation permitted only for floor area 3,000sqm or less (Building Standards Act, Appended Table 2(f))

Unrestricted第二種住居地域, 準住居地域, 近隣商業地域, 商業地域, 準工業地域

No floor area restriction. Operation permitted

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Front desk alternative allowed. Smart key/smart lock permitted. Response by bicycle within 10 min acceptable.

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

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Building Code

Classified as "ryokan/hotel" use under the Building Standards Act. Zoning restrictions follow national law.

Penalties

Operating without a permit: up to 6 months imprisonment or fine up to 1 million yen (Hotel Business Act, Art. 10).

Investor Notes

Flexible ICT approach. Smart lock OK + 10-min bicycle response enables wider-area management.

Legal Basis

  • 港区旅館業法施行条例
  • 建築基準法 別表第二、第48条
  • 旅館業法 第3条

Sources

Data Confidence: 3/5Needs ReviewLast Verified: 2026-03-24ICT代替を認める柔軟な運用。スマートロック＋自転車駆けつけで広域管理可能

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