Market overview
Allowed, with material limits. Allowed only in certain zones.
Osaka City closed its no-cap Special Zone (tokku) minpaku route to new applications on 29 May 2026.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Yes, with material limits. Osaka City closed its no-cap Special Zone (tokku) minpaku route to new applications on 29 May 2026.
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
Yes: 180 nights a year.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Osaka on 1 Nov 2026.
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