MaxPakuSetagaya
13112 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Setagaya 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
Setagaya: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted; ordinance status: local ordinance identified.
Day-of-week restrictions for all types in exclusively residential zones (operation prohibited Mon noon to Sat noon). No restrictions in other use zones.
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=1 (+0.3)zone_risk: restriction_type!=none (+0.2)ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)components: raw=5.40 (day=3.50, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=5
Day Analysis
Exclusively residential: all types approx. 104 days (Sat noon – Mon noon only, holidays excluded). Other areas: all types 180 days.
Zone Restrictions
Prohibited Mon noon – Sat noon (holiday noon – next day noon excluded).
All host types subject (ordinance Art. 2 is a general restriction under Act Art. 18, not limited to absent-host). Operation only Sat noon to Mon noon
No restrictions outside exclusively residential zones
Operating Requirements
Absent-host must delegate to residential lodging management operator.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Exclusively residential (majority of the ward): all types approx. 104 days. Even host-resident restricted. Commercial zones: 180 days.
Legal Basis
- 世田谷区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営に関する条例
Sources
- Setagaya Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
Setagaya: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.
Alternative to front desk permitted. Key boxes prohibited. Electronic locks such as smart locks may be allowed subject to prior consultation. 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. Key boxes prohibited. Smart locks may be permitted upon prior consultation. 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).
Investor Notes
Key boxes prohibited. Electronic locks subject to prior consultation. 10-min response.
Legal Basis
- 世田谷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
- Setagaya Ward - Hotel business informationOfficial Guide
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24