Edogawa
13123 · Tokyo · Special Ward
Edogawa 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
Edogawa: Residential Lodging Business Act framework (law system: minpaku_newlaw). legal status: unrestricted; ordinance status: no local ordinance identified; national law applies.
None (currently guidelines only; draft ordinance under deliberation, scheduled to take effect July 2026).
Strictness Score
Statutory Day Limit
Effective Operating Days
Effective Date
Last Verified
Score Breakdown
method=v2.0-investorday_risk: worst=180/180 (1.00) → 0.0/6.0ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)hard_rule: high_day_ratio>=0.90 and no structural restrictions -> score<=2components: raw=1.40 (day=0.00, zone=0.00, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=1
Day Analysis
No additional local restrictions. National 180-day annual cap applies.
Operating Requirements
Per statutory requirements.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Few additional local restrictions; relatively easy to enter.
Sources
- Edogawa Ward official - Minpaku informationOfficial Guide
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
Edogawa: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted.
Alternative to front desk permitted. No restrictions on key handover method (smart locks allowed). 10-min walking response (strictly enforced at approx. 800 m travel distance). On-site staff residency required. Toilet standard: 2 per 5 persons. 24-hour camera surveillance mandatory.
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 alternative allowed. No key handover restriction (smart lock OK). 10-min on-foot response (approx. 800 m strictly enforced). On-site staff required. Toilet standard: 2 per 5 persons. 24-hour camera monitoring mandatory.
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
Note strict enforcement of 800 m response distance. Toilet ratio (2 per 5 persons) is a unique standard.
Legal Basis
- 江戸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
- Edogawa Ward - Hotel business informationOfficial Guide
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24