Market overview
Allowed, with material limits.
Short stays in a home need a minpaku notification and are capped at 180 nights a year nationwide.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: mlit.go.jp (official), checked 1 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Short stays in a home need a minpaku notification and are capped at 180 nights a year nationwide.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
Yes: 180 nights a year.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Japan (nationwide) on 1 Nov 2026.
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