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Minpaku rules in Nerima City, Tokyo

Operating days, areas and filing (as of October 2026)

Registered properties (Sep 15, 2026)113
One year earlier (Sep 16, 2025)102
Change+11%

In short

In exclusively residential zones and rural residential zones, operation is not allowed from Monday noon to Friday noon.

No weekday operation in residential areas only

Operating days and areas

AreaOperating period / restriction
Exclusively residential zones (low-rise and mid/high-rise) and rural residential zonesNot allowed from Monday noon to Friday noon (except from noon on the day before a holiday to noon the next day, among other exceptions)
All other areasUp to 180 days a year

If the majority of the planned site lies within the area, the rules apply to the whole site.

Under national law, the upper limit is 180 days a year.

Notice to neighbors before starting

  • At least 15 days before filing the notification, explain in person by briefing session or individual visits (buildings on the planned site, adjacent sites, and across a road 6 m wide or less). Submit a report

Where to file and consult

Nerima City, Health Department, Environmental Sanitation Division (練馬区 健康部 生活衛生課); advance consultation at the counter for each property is required and by appointment only. 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

  • Garbage is business waste regardless of quantity (written pledge)
  • For rented properties, notify the landlord; for condominiums, notify the management association

Additional rules for kan'i shukusho (Hotel Business Act)

  • A front desk (玄関帳場) or equivalent equipment, and staff stationed on-site during business hours
  • Put up a sign at least 30 days before the application and hold a briefing session or similar
  • A license may not be granted within roughly 100 m of schools, children's facilities and similar facilities

This page is a translation of our Japanese page. If there is any difference, the Japanese version prevails. Japanese version

Sources (in Japanese)

  1. 練馬区「住宅宿泊事業法の民泊を行う方へ」
  2. 練馬区「住宅宿泊事業(民泊)の手引き」(2026年3月 第7版)
  3. 観光庁「住宅宿泊事業法に基づく届出及び登録の状況一覧」(2026年9月15日時点)

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