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Kitakyushu

40100 · Fukuoka · Designated City

Kitakyushu in Fukuoka combines regulation and statistics data. Regulations cover three legal frameworks (Minpaku Act, Special Zone, Hotel Business Act); statistics are sourced from the Japan Tourism Agency's bimonthly Minpaku Act registration reports.

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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)

Sources

Last Verified: 2026-03-24

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).

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

Last Verified: 2026-03-24

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