MaxPakuKatsushika
13122 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Katsushika 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
Katsushika: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: restricted; ordinance status: local ordinance identified.
Absent-host type (non-resident manager) prohibited Mon noon to Sat noon in all areas except commercial zones. Effective April 1, 2026.
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)ops_risk: management hard-requirement keyword (+0.2)components: raw=5.60 (day=3.50, zone=0.50, micro=0.00, ops=0.60) -> score=6
Day Analysis
Non-resident absent-host (non-commercial areas): approx. 104 days. On-site manager/host-resident/commercial areas: 180 days.
Zone Restrictions
Prohibited Mon noon – Sat noon (Sat noon – Mon noon only).
Only absent-host with non-resident manager. On-site manager and host-resident types unrestricted. Effective 2026-04-01 (existing registered facilities temporarily exempt)
No restrictions for any type in commercial zones
Operating Requirements
Absent-host is restricted when no on-site management operator. Not restricted if on-site management present.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Only absent-host in exclusively residential zones faces period restrictions. On-site manager type, spring/summer/year-end breaks: operable.
Legal Basis
- 葛飾区住宅宿泊事業の適正な運営の確保に関する条例
Sources
- Katsushika Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
Katsushika: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.
No front desk mandate in ordinance. On-site staff residency required. No restrictions on key handover method (smart locks allowed). 24-hour camera surveillance mandatory. Bunk beds limited to 2 tiers. Private rooms less than 50% of total area. Minimum 3 sqm per room. 10-min walking response.
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
No ordinance-mandated front desk. On-site staff required. No key handover restriction (smart lock OK). 24-hour camera monitoring mandatory. Bunk beds max 2 tiers. Non-shared rooms under 50% of total area. Min. 3 sqm per room. 10-min on-foot response.
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
No front desk required + smart lock OK, but on-site staff mandatory. Min. 3 sqm per room.
Legal Basis
- 葛飾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
- Katsushika Ward - Hotel business informationOfficial Guide
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24