MaxPakuKawasaki
14130 · Kanagawa · Designated City
Kawasaki in Kanagawa 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
Kawasaki City has no restriction ordinance. Only statutory 180-day limit. Handles notifications as a designated city.
Kawasaki City has not enacted a supplementary ordinance under the Private Lodging Business Act. Only the statutory annual 180-day limit applies.
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: signage_required (+0.2)hard_rule: high_day_ratio>=0.90 and no structural restrictions -> score<=2components: raw=1.20 (day=0.00, zone=0.00, micro=0.00, ops=0.20) -> score=1
Day Analysis
No additional local restrictions. National 180-day annual cap applies.
Operating Requirements
Per statutory requirements (on-site response within 30 min).
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Few additional local restrictions; relatively easy to enter.
Sources
- Kawasaki City official - Minpaku Business ActOfficial Guide
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
Kawasaki: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted. Key factual tokens: 10.
Front desk or MHLW Ministerial Ordinance Art. 4-3 compliant facility required. ICT alternative must verify guest face and photo ID via clear image. Emergency response within approx. 10 min. Prior consultation with ward health office regarding equipment and operations 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 or MHLW-standard compliant facility required. ICT alternative must verify face and photo ID (passport, My Number card, driver's license) via clear image. Emergency response within approx. 10 min. Prior consultation with ward health office 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
ICT compatible but clear photo-ID verification strictly required. Prior ward office consultation mandatory. 10-min response.
Legal Basis
- 川崎市旅館業法施行条例
- 建築基準法 別表第二、第48条
- 旅館業法 第3条
Sources
- Kawasaki City - Hotel Business Act revision noticeOfficial Guide
- Kawasaki City - Front desk guest interview requirementsOfficial Guide
Related Areas
Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24