MaxPakuFukuoka
40130 · Fukuoka · Designated City
Fukuoka 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
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)
Investor Notes
Few additional local restrictions; relatively easy to enter.
Sources
- Fukuoka City official - Hotel business / MinpakuOfficial Guide
- Fukuoka City official - Accommodation taxOfficial Guide
Ryokan Law (Simple Lodging)
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).
Investor Notes
Proactive deregulation in 2016. Front desk exemption available. One of the most favorable investment environments nationwide.
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