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Nakano

13114 · Tokyo · Special Ward

Nakano 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

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

Exclusively residential zones are restricted areas. Weekday operation prohibited in restricted areas. However, host-resident type may operate on weekdays with ward mayor's permission.

Moderate

Strictness Score

5

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)
  • components: raw=5.40 (day=3.50, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=5

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Exclusively residential: approx. 104 days (host-resident may get 180 days with ward mayor's approval). Others: 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 Mon noon – Fri noon (holiday noon – next day noon excluded).

Absent: 104daysResident: 104days

All types subject to restrictions. However, host-resident type may operate on weekdays with ward mayor permission (expandable to 180 days)

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

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Host-resident operating on weekdays in exclusively residential zones requires Nakano ward mayor's approval.

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

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Investor Notes

Effective annual operating days: approx. 104 days.

Legal Basis

  • 中野区住宅宿泊事業の適正な実施の確保に関する条例

Sources

Data Confidence: 4/5VerifiedLast Verified: 2026-03-22家主居住型は区長許可で住居専用地域でも平日営業可能という独自の制度がある

Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)

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

Alternative to front desk permitted. Key boxes allowed. Vehicle-based response permitted, enabling relatively wide-area management. Within 10 min.

Moderate

Strictness Score

6

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 boxes permitted. Vehicle-based response allowed, enabling wider-area management. Within 10 min.

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 + vehicle-based response makes this one of the easiest wards for wide-area operations.

Legal Basis

  • 中野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: 2026-03-24キーボックス可＋自動車駆けつけ可で広域管理に有利

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