MaxPakuArakawa
13118 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Arakawa 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
Arakawa: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted; ordinance status: local ordinance identified.
Period restrictions across the entire ward (not limited to exclusively residential zones; applies to all 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) → 3.0/6.0zone_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 (national holiday noon – next day noon excluded).
No distinction by host type. Uniform restrictions for all types
Operating Requirements
On-duty presence required at an office within approx. 1 km of the registered property.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Legal Basis
- 荒川区住宅宿泊事業の運営に関する条例
Sources
- Arakawa Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide
Hotel Business Act (Common Lodging House)
Arakawa: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.
Front desk installation mandatory (Art. 8: reception facilities in a location easily accessible to guests). On-site staff required during business hours (Art. 6, Para. 5). Entrances and corridors must be partitioned from residential areas (partition requirement). Bunk beds limited to 2 tiers. Private rooms less than 50% of total area. Minimum 3 sqm per room.
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 required (Art. 8: reception facilities at accessible location). Staff must be on-site during business hours (Art. 6-5). Entrances and corridors must be partitioned from residential areas. Bunk beds max 2 tiers. Non-shared rooms under 50% of total area. Min. 3 sqm per room.
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
- 荒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
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24