Registered properties (Sep 15, 2026)48
One year earlier (Sep 16, 2025)49
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In short
Throughout the city, operation is not allowed from Monday noon to Saturday noon.
Operating days and areas
| Area | Operating period / restriction |
|---|---|
| Entire city | Not allowed from Monday noon to Saturday noon |
The restriction does not apply from noon on a public holiday to noon the next day.
Under national law, the upper limit is 180 days a year.
Notice to neighbors before starting
- Before filing the notification, inform neighbors, for example by putting written notices in mailboxes (users of buildings on adjacent sites, users of buildings within about 10 m across a road or park, etc.). Submit a report of the notice, a list of recipients and the written notice to the city
Where to file and consult
Koto City Public Health Center, Environmental Sanitation Division (江東区保健所 生活衛生課); advance consultation is required. Book visits by phone. Procedures and required documents can change, so check the latest guidance from the office. A fire safety compliance certificate (消防法令適合通知書) from the fire station is also required.
Other main rules of the ward
- Rush to the property within 30 minutes of a complaint (within 60 minutes depending on traffic)
- Attached documents must be in Japanese or English
Additional rules for kan'i shukusho (Hotel Business Act)
- Effective July 1, 2026: Staff must be stationed inside the facility while guests are staying (on-site response "within about a 10-minute walk" is not accepted). Emergency contact information must be displayed at the entrance, among other requirements
Recent and planned changes
- July 1, 2026: Amendment of the Hotel Business Act Enforcement Ordinance (旅館業法施行条例) took effect
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