Can I run an Airbnb or guesthouse?

Yes — but, its not as easy as you might think. You’ll need to comply with local laws, which vary by city under the 2018 Minpaku Law. Some have very stringent and odd restrictions like, “can only operate Fri-Sunday, or Jan-March”.

We recommend either going through one of our AkiyaMart Direct Preferred agents who are specialized in identifying eligible properties OR hiring a gyoseishoshi to confirm minpaku eligibility.