Naha
47201 · Okinawa · Core City
Naha in Okinawa 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
Naha City ordinance restricts Type-1 residential (absent-host) and Type-1 educational districts. Educational district: effectively only Sat afternoon – Sun afternoon (approx. 1 day).
Naha City Ordinance on Restrictions on Implementation of Private Lodging Business. Type-1 residential zone (absent-host): no operation Sun noon to Fri noon (weekends only). Type-1 educational district: no operation Sun noon to Sat noon (effectively Sat afternoon to Sun afternoon only).
Strictness Score
Statutory Day Limit
Effective Operating Days
Effective Date
Last Verified
Score Breakdown
method=v2.0-investorday_risk: worst=52/180 (0.29) → 5.0/6.0day_risk: spread=128/180 (0.71) >=0.40 (+0.5)zone_risk: restricted_count=2 (+0.6)zone_risk: restriction_type!=none (+0.2)ops_risk: notification_required (+0.2)ops_risk: signage_required (+0.2)components: raw=7.70 (day=5.50, zone=0.80, micro=0.00, ops=0.40) -> score=8
Day Analysis
Educational district: approx. 52 days (all types). Type-1 residential (absent-host): approx. 104 days. Host-resident: 180 days. Others: 180 days.
Zone Restrictions
Prohibited Sun noon – Fri noon (Fri noon – Sun noon only).
Absent-host only. No restrictions for host-resident type
Prohibited Sun noon – Sat noon (Sat noon – Sun noon only).
Educational district: all types subject to restrictions. Approx. 52 days/year only
No restrictions outside Category 1 residential and educational districts
Operating Requirements
Prior consultation mandatory.
Compliance
Fire code compliance certificate required.
Investor Notes
Type-1 residential (absent-host) and educational districts restricted. Educational: effectively weekends only. High tourism demand but restrictions apply.
Legal Basis
- 那覇市住宅宿泊事業の実施の制限に関する条例
Sources
- Naha City official - Minpaku consultationOfficial Guide
Related Areas
Data source: Municipal ordinances and government guidelines · Updated: 2026-03-24