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Airbnb in Tokyo: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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By HostPal Editorial·Updated 8 days ago·Source: Government registry

Tokyo Airbnb market: live listing data. Regulation: Japan's Minpaku law (Jutaku Shukuhaku Jigyo Ho, in force since 2018) caps non-hotel STR at 180 nights/year nationally an

At a glance
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License & regulation

Risk: highLicense requiredRegistration required180-night annual cap

Japan's Minpaku law (Jutaku Shukuhaku Jigyo Ho, in force since 2018) caps non-hotel STR at 180 nights/year nationally and requires notification to local authorities. Tokyo wards layer further restrictions (e.g. weekdays-only in residential zones in Shinjuku and Shibuya).

Worst case
Ward-level restrictions can drop effective operating days to ~50% of the national cap.

Source: https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Tokyo?
Yes, Tokyo requires a license or permit to operate a short-term rental.
How many nights can I rent my Airbnb in Tokyo?
Tokyo caps short-term rentals at 180 nights per year for entire homes.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2026-07 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior.