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In short
Throughout the city, operation is not allowed from Sunday noon to Friday noon.
Operating days and areas
| Area | Operating period / restriction |
|---|---|
| Entire city | Not allowed from Sunday noon to Friday noon |
Under national law, the upper limit is 180 days a year.
Notice to neighbors before starting
- At least 15 days before filing the notification, post a notice at the property and distribute written notices to nearby residents (about 10 m from the site; for apartment buildings, all units in the building)
Where to file and consult
Meguro City, Health Promotion Department, Environmental Sanitation Division (目黒区 健康推進部 生活衛生課); advance consultation by appointment. 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
- The guideline for on-site response is within 30 minutes
- Contract with a private company to handle garbage as business waste
- For apartment buildings, put the city's sticker on the shared entrance and mailbox
Additional rules for kan'i shukusho (Hotel Business Act)
- Outline of an amendment to tighten Hotel Business Act rules (April 2026): a sign at least 90 days before the application, informing neighbors within 30 m and holding multiple briefing sessions, staff stationed on-site while guests are staying, etc. The public comment period has ended; check the city's announcements for the effective date
Recent and planned changes
- April–May 2026: Public comment on the outline of the amendment to the Hotel Business Act Enforcement Ordinance (旅館業法施行条例) (ended)
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