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Taito

13106 · Tokyo · Special Ward

Taito in Tokyo 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

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

Entire ward is subject to restrictions. Registered dwellings without an on-site manager: operation prohibited Mon noon to Sat noon.

Moderate

Strictness Score

4

Statutory Day Limit

180days

Effective Operating Days

120〜180days

Effective Date

2018-06-15

Last Verified

2026-03-22

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=120/180 (0.67) → 2.0/6.0
  • 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)
  • ops_risk: management hard-requirement keyword (+0.2)
  • components: raw=4.10 (day=2.00, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.60) -> score=4

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Non-resident manager type: approx. 120 days (weekends + holidays). On-site manager/host-resident: 180 days.

Zone Restrictions

Restricted全域

Prohibited Mon noon – Sat noon (holidays and year-end/New Year excluded).

Absent: 120daysResident: 180days

Non-resident manager type only. No restrictions for host-resident and on-site manager types

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

On-site presence defined as: stationed within the registered property, same building, building on same premises, or adjacent building during guest stays.

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

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Legal Basis

  • 東京都台東区住宅宿泊事業の運営に関する条例

Sources

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Hotel Business Act (Common Lodging House)

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

Front desk and on-site staff required. Minimum 3.3 sqm per guest room, 1.65 sqm per person capacity. Bunk beds limited to 2 tiers. Private rooms less than 50% of total guest room area.

Moderate

Strictness Score

6

Statutory Day Limit

No Limit

Effective Operating Days

No Limit

Effective Date

1948-07-12

Last Verified

2026-03-23

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 required. Staff on-site during business hours mandatory. Max density: 1.65 sqm per guest.

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).

Legal Basis

  • 東京都台東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

Last Verified: 2026-03-23

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