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Kitakyushu

40100 · Fukuoka · Designated City

Kitakyushu in Fukuoka 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

Kitakyushu has no Minpaku Act restriction ordinance. Only statutory 180-day limit applies. Special Zone minpaku also in operation.

Kitakyushu City has not enacted a supplementary ordinance under the Private Lodging Business Act. Statutory 180-day limit only.

Lenient

Strictness Score

1

Statutory Day Limit

180days

Effective Operating Days

180days

Effective Date

2018-06-15

Last Verified

2026-03-24

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=180/180 (1.00) → 0.0/6.0
  • ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)
  • ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)
  • hard_rule: high_day_ratio>=0.90 and no structural restrictions -> score<=2
  • components: raw=1.40 (day=0.00, zone=0.00, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=1

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

No additional local restrictions. National 180-day annual cap applies.

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Statutory requirements only.

Neighbor Notification: RequiredSignage Requirement: RequiredMin Floor Area / Guest: 3.3m²

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Accommodation Tax

Flat ¥200/night(Effective Date: 2020-04-01)

Investor Notes

Few additional local restrictions; relatively easy to enter.

Sources

Data Confidence: 4/5VerifiedLast Verified: 2026-03-24制限条例なし。宿泊税200円/人泊（市税150円＋県税50円、2020年4月施行）。別途特区民泊を実施中

Special Zone Minpaku

Kitakyushu: National Strategic Special Zones Act Special Zone minpaku framework (law system: tokku_minpaku). legal status: restricted; referenced terms: certification.

Kitakyushu City Ordinance on National Strategic Special Zone Foreign Visitor Accommodation Business. Minpaku in urbanization control areas and low-rise exclusively residential zones, themed around nature experience and community exchange.

Lenient

Strictness Score

1

Statutory Day Limit

No Limit

Effective Operating Days

365days

Effective Date

2016-12-20

Last Verified

2026-03-24

Score Breakdown

  • method=v2.0-investor
  • day_risk: worst=365/365 (1.00) → 0.0/6.0
  • ops_risk: min_floor_area=25.0>3.3 (+0.2)
  • ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)
  • hard_rule: high_day_ratio>=0.90 and no structural restrictions -> score<=2
  • components: raw=1.40 (day=0.00, zone=0.00, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=1

Day Analysis

Day Estimate Basis

Special Zone minpaku certification system. No annual day cap (365-day year-round operation).

Zone Restrictions

Unrestricted市街化調整区域, 第一種低層住居専用地域, 第二種低層住居専用地域
Absent: 365daysResident: 365days

Limited to nature experience / civic exchange themes. Minimum 2 nights/3 days. Suburban areas only

Operating Requirements

Manager Requirement

Mayor's certification required. Must provide nature experience and community exchange opportunities.

Neighbor Notification: Not RequiredSignage Requirement: RequiredMin Floor Area / Guest: 25m²

Compliance

Fire Safety

Fire code compliance certificate required.

Building Code

Ryokan/hotel use classification. Subject to zoning restrictions.

Penalties

Operating without certification violates the Hotel Business Act (up to 6 months imprisonment or fine up to 1 million yen).

Investor Notes

Special Zone minpaku limited to urbanization control/low-rise residential areas. For nature experience and community exchange. Not available in urban areas.

Legal Basis

  • 北九州市国家戦略特別区域外国人滞在施設経営事業に関する条例

Sources

Data Confidence: 4/5VerifiedLast Verified: 2026-03-24365日営業可能。対象区域が郊外限定のため認定施設数は3件（2025年時点）。25㎡要件は一居室あたり（宿泊者一人あたりではない）

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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24