MaxPakuShinagawa
13109 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Shinagawa 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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Minpaku New Law
Shinagawa: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted; ordinance status: local ordinance identified.
All areas except neighborhood commercial and commercial zones (excluding educational districts) are restricted. Weekday operation prohibited in restricted areas.
Strictness Score
Statutory Day Limit
Effective Operating Days
Effective Date
Last Verified
Score Breakdown
method=v2.0-investorday_risk: worst=104/180 (0.58) → 3.0/6.0day_risk: spread=76/180 (0.42) >=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
Neighborhood commercial/commercial (non-educational): 180 days. All other areas: approx. 104 days. No distinction by host type.
Zone Restrictions
Prohibited Mon noon – Sat noon (Sat noon – Mon noon only).
No distinction by host type
Prohibited Mon noon – Sat noon (educational districts within commercial zones are also restricted).
Areas overlapping educational districts are restricted even in neighborhood commercial / commercial zones
No restrictions in neighborhood commercial / commercial zones (excluding educational districts)
Operating Requirements
Absent-host must delegate to residential lodging management operator (per law).
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Legal Basis
- 品川区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営の確保に関する条例
Sources
- Shinagawa Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide
Hotel Business Act (Common Lodging House)
Shinagawa: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.
Alternative to front desk permitted. No specific restrictions on key handover method. Response within approx. 10 min.
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. No particular restriction on key handover method. Response within approx. 10 min.
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).
Legal Basis
- 品川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
- Shinagawa Ward - Hotel business informationOfficial Guide
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24