MaxPakuKoto
13108 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Koto 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
Koto: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted; ordinance status: local ordinance identified.
Entire ward designated as restricted area; operation prohibited Mon noon to Sat noon.
Strictness Score
Statutory Day Limit
Effective Operating Days
Effective Date
Last Verified
Score Breakdown
method=v2.0-investorday_risk: worst=104/180 (0.58) → 3.0/6.0zone_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=5.10 (day=3.00, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.60) -> score=5
Day Analysis
All areas/all types: approx. 104 days (Sat noon – Mon noon + holidays only).
Zone Restrictions
Prohibited Mon noon – Sat noon (holiday noon – next day noon excluded).
No distinction by host type. Uniform restrictions for all types
Operating Requirements
10-min on-foot response requirement strictly applied.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Effective annual operating days: approx. 104 days.
Legal Basis
- 江東区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営に関する条例
Sources
- Koto Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
Koto: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.
Alternative to front desk permitted. Key boxes prohibited (face-to-face or electronic locks). Quasi-resident manager presence required nearby. Response within approx. 10 min (operator personally only).
Strictness Score
Statutory Day Limit
Effective Operating Days
Effective Date
Last Verified
Score Breakdown
method=v2.0-investorday_risk: worst=null → 3.0/6.0zone_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
Permit-based system: no annual day cap.
Zone Restrictions
Hotel/inn use prohibited under Building Standards Act Appended Table 2 / Art. 48
Operation permitted only for floor area 3,000sqm or less (Building Standards Act, Appended Table 2(f))
No floor area restriction. Operation permitted
Operating Requirements
Front desk alternative allowed. Key boxes prohibited (face-to-face or electronic lock). Quasi-permanent manager presence required nearby. Response within approx. 10 min (operator only).
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Classified as "ryokan/hotel" use under the Building Standards Act. Zoning restrictions follow national law.
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 prohibited. Quasi-resident presence + response limited to operator personally.
Legal Basis
- 江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
- Koto Ward - Hotel business informationOfficial Guide
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24