MaxPakuArakawa
13118 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Arakawa 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
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.
Investor Notes
Weekends and holidays only across entire area. Among the strictest in Tokyo's 23 wards. On-site presence within 1 km 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
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
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).
Investor Notes
On-site staff + front desk + partition requirements make this one of the strictest in Tokyo. Major barrier for small-scale operations.
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