MaxPakuFukuoka
40130 · Fukuoka · Designated City
Fukuoka 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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Minpaku New Law
Fukuoka City has no restriction ordinance. Statutory 180-day limit only. Designated as National Strategic Special Zone but Special Zone minpaku not implemented.
Fukuoka City has not enacted a supplementary ordinance under the Private Lodging Business Act. Although designated as a National Strategic Special Zone, Special Zone minpaku is not implemented; instead, minpaku is promoted by relaxing the Hotel Business Act enforcement ordinance.
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
Statutory requirements only.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Accommodation Tax
Tiered ¥200-¥500/night(Effective Date: 2020-04-01)
Sources
- Fukuoka City official - Hotel business / MinpakuOfficial Guide
- Fukuoka City official - Accommodation taxOfficial Guide
Hotel Business Act (Common Lodging House)
Fukuoka: Ryokan Business Act simple lodging framework (law system: ryokan_simple_lodging). legal status: restricted. Key factual tokens: 2016.
Obligation to install front desk of appropriate scale (Art. 4, Para. 2). Must be positioned to easily confirm guest entry/exit (Art. 4, Para. 3). Front desk may be exempted if requirements specified in rules are met (emergency rapid-response equipment, guest register, key management, entry/exit verification equipment) (Enforcement Rules Art. 4). December 2016 amendment introduced relaxation for small-scale facilities (under 10 persons).
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 of adequate size required (Art. 4-2). Exemption possible if meeting regulatory requirements (emergency equipment, guest registry, key management, entry/exit verification).
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).
Legal Basis
- 福岡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
- Fukuoka City - Hotel business operationsOfficial Guide
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Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24