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Shibuya

13113 · Tokyo · Special Ward

Shibuya 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

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

Exclusively residential zones and educational districts are restricted areas. In restricted areas, operation allowed only during school long vacations (approx. 63 days/year). Up to 180 days possible if special exception requirements are met.

Strict

Strictness Score

7

Statutory Day Limit

180days

Effective Operating Days

63〜180days

Effective Date

2018-06-15

Last Verified

2026-03-22

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=63/180 (0.35) → 4.0/6.0
  • day_risk: spread=117/180 (0.65) >=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=6.70 (day=4.50, zone=0.80, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=7

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Absent-host in exclusively residential/educational district: approx. 63 days (school breaks only). Host-resident may reach 180 days if requirements met. Other areas: 180 days.

Zone Restrictions

Restricted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

Prohibited Apr 5 – Jul 20, Aug 29 – Wed before Sports Day, Sat before Sports Day – Dec 25, Jan 7 – Mar 25 (operable only during school breaks).

Absent: 63daysResident: 180days

Host-resident type may operate 180 days if certain requirements met. Absent-host approx. 63 days

Restricted第一種文教地区, 第二種文教地区

Same period restriction as exclusively residential zones.

Absent: 63daysResident: 180days

Educational district has same restrictions as exclusively residential zones

Unrestricted第一種住居地域, 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
Absent: 180daysResident: 180days

No restrictions outside exclusively residential zones and educational districts

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

For exemption within restricted areas: own primary residence or management operator's office must be within 100 m radius. Community participation (neighborhood association membership, etc.) required.

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

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Investor Notes

Extremely strict restrictions. Effective operating days very limited. Effective annual operating days: approx. 63 days.

Legal Basis

  • 渋谷区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営に関する条例

Sources

Data Confidence: 4/5VerifiedLast Verified: 2026-03-222026年2月に条例改正案が区議会に提出予定（さらなる規制強化の可能性あり）

Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)

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

Front desk installation mandatory (including simple lodging). Minimum 3 sqm per guest room. Bunk beds limited to 2 tiers, approx. 1 m between tiers. Private rooms less than 50% of total guest room area. 10-min response capability. ICT identity verification permitted.

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 (not required for simple lodging under national law, but mandated by ward ordinance). 10-min response capability.

Neighbor Notification: Not RequiredSignage Requirement: Not RequiredMin Floor Area / Guest: 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

Front desk mandated for simple lodging (not required under national law). Staffing policy under review.

Legal Basis

  • 渋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

Data Confidence: 3/5Needs ReviewLast Verified: 2026-03-23簡易宿所にも玄関帳場設置を義務化（国法超え）。2025年「有人化」原則の検討中。2段ベッド・個室比率基準あり。旅館業法に不在型/居住型の区別なし

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