Sumida

13107 · Tokyo · Special Ward

Sumida in Tokyo is covered within MaxPaku's nationwide dataset of 1,794 municipalities, combining vacation rental (minpaku) regulations and bimonthly Japan Tourism Agency statistics.

Legislative Body Statistics

Body Level

Active Registrations

1,989

+39 (+2.0%)

Dec 2025 - Jan 20262025-B6

New Registrations

-99 (-57.2%)

Dec 2025 - Jan 20262025-B6

Deregistrations

+14 (+66.7%)

Dec 2025 - Jan 20262025-B6

Active Registrations Trend — Body Level

Data source: Private Lodging Business Act Filing Status (Registrations) · Updated: 2026-03-21

Only 105 legislative bodies listed in the PDF (47 prefecture remainders + 35 health-center cities + 23 special wards). Data for the other 52 legislative bodies is embedded in the parent prefecture remainder.

New vs Deregistrations — Body Level

Data source: Private Lodging Business Act Filing Status (Registrations) · Updated: 2026-03-21

Prefecture-Level Statistics

Prefecture Level

Tokyo (13000)

Active Registrations

16,264

+489 (+3.1%)

Dec 2025 - Jan 20262025-B6

New Registrations

793

-114 (-12.6%)

Dec 2025 - Jan 20262025-B6

Foreign Guest Ratio

87.5%

+5.6pp (+6.8%)

Oct 2025 - Nov 20252025-B5

Total Guest-Nights

943,398

+322,442 (+51.9%)

Oct 2025 - Nov 20252025-B5

Active Registrations Trend — Prefecture Level

Data source: Private Lodging Business Act Filing Status (Registrations) · Updated: 2026-03-21

New vs Deregistrations — Prefecture Level

Data source: Private Lodging Business Act Filing Status (Registrations) · Updated: 2026-03-21

Foreign Guest Ratio (%) — Prefecture Level

Data source: Private Lodging Business Act Filing Status (Performance) · Updated: 2026-03-21

2024-B4 (Aug–Sep 2024) performance PDF not published; data for this period is missing.

Total Guest-Nights — Prefecture Level

Data source: Private Lodging Business Act Filing Status (Performance) · Updated: 2026-03-21

2024-B4 (Aug–Sep 2024) performance PDF not published; data for this period is missing.

Regulation Details

Minpaku New Law

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

Across the entire ward, non-resident-manager type may operate only Fri noon to Sun noon.

Moderate

Strictness Score

Statutory Day Limit

180days

Effective Operating Days

104〜180days

Effective Date

2018-06-15

Last Verified

2026-03-22

Score Breakdown

method=v2.0-investor
day_risk: worst=104/180 (0.58) → 3.0/6.0
day_risk: spread=76/180 (0.42) >=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)
ops_risk: management hard-requirement keyword (+0.2)
components: raw=5.60 (day=3.50, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.60) -> score=6

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Non-resident type: approx. 104 days (Fri noon – Mon noon only). On-site manager type: 180 days.

Zone Restrictions

Restricted全域

Prohibited Sun noon – Fri noon.

Absent: 104daysResident: 180days

Non-resident manager type only. On-site manager unrestricted. Effective 2026-04-01 (transitional measures: existing registered facilities exempt)

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

On-site presence defined as: manager being within the registered property, same building, same premises, or adjacent building.

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

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Investor Notes

Non-resident manager: weekends only. On-site manager unrestricted. Demand exists as shitamachi (downtown) tourism area.

Legal Basis

墨田区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営に関する条例

Sources

Sumida Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide

Data Confidence: 4/5VerifiedLast Verified: 2026-03-22Last Amended: 2025-12-102025年12月議会で可決、2026年4月1日施行。施行前の既存届出施設は経過措置あり

Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)

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

Alternative to front desk permitted. Key box handover allowed. However, 10-min response strictly enforced.

Moderate

Strictness Score

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. Key box handover permitted. However, 10-min response strictly enforced.

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

Key boxes allowed, reducing operating costs. 10-min response strictly enforced.

Legal Basis

墨田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

Sumida Ward - Hotel business informationOfficial Guide

Data Confidence: 3/5Needs ReviewLast Verified: 2026-03-24キーボックス可は運営コスト面で有利。10分駆けつけは厳格適用

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