In short
Under a new ordinance on April 1, 2026, operation is no longer allowed from Sunday noon to Friday noon anywhere in the city (except where a manager is stationed on-site).
Operating days and areas
| Area | Operating period / restriction |
|---|---|
| Entire city (notifications filed on or after April 1, 2026) | Not allowed from Sunday noon to Friday noon. No restriction if a manager is stationed on-site |
The manager's base must be in the notified property, the same building, the same site, an adjacent site, or a site directly across a road 4 m wide or less, and must be a place where noise and other issues nearby can be noticed (city rules).
Under national law, the upper limit is 180 days a year.
Notice to neighbors before starting
- Advance explanation by holding a briefing session or door-to-door visits is mandatory, and the results must be reported to the city
Where to file and consult
Sumida City Public Health Center, Environmental Sanitation Division (墨田区保健所 生活衛生課); advance consultation before filing the notification. 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
- Display the minpaku sign issued by the city
- Explain to guests that they should avoid, for example, being dropped off or picked up in school zones during morning school commuting hours
- Violations are handled with administrative penalties and criminal complaints, and patrols are also carried out
Additional rules for kan'i shukusho (Hotel Business Act)
- Effective April 1, 2026: Staff must be stationed on-site at the facility or similar. The range for explaining to residents before a license application was expanded from 10 m to 20 m
Recent and planned changes
- April 1, 2026: New ordinance took effect
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