特区民泊 — National Strategic Zone lodging: minimum stay & where it applies
特区民泊 is lodging certified per facility within a National Strategic Special Zone. It carries a minimum-stay condition and is only available in municipalities that run the scheme.
Key points
- ・Requires certification under the national-strategic-zone lodging scheme.
- ・Carries a minimum-stay condition (e.g. 2 nights / 3 days, by municipality).
- ・Available only in municipalities that run 特区民泊 (e.g. Ōta, Osaka City). Whether new applications are accepted, and the eligible areas, change over time — always confirm each municipality's latest official information.
- ・A different framework from a 旅館業 permit or the 180-night minpaku cap.
Off-site reception & emergency response
Reception / response requirements vary by municipality. Example: Ōta — a 24/7 capability to reach the property on foot, without public transport, within roughly 10 minutes (effective 1 Apr 2026).
Regulatory information is surfaced by kakenavi for reference only (and may include unverified items). kakenavi is not an official source and does not set, enforce, or guarantee these requirements. Always confirm against the official source / the relevant municipality before making business decisions.
Areas where this framework applies
Frequently asked questions
Where can 特区民泊 operate?
Only in National Strategic Special Zone municipalities that run the scheme (e.g. Ōta, Osaka City). Check the area page for the frameworks allowed there.
What is the minimum stay?
There is a minimum-stay condition that varies by municipality (e.g. 2 nights / 3 days).
How does it differ from minpaku?
特区民泊 is certification-based, limited to eligible municipalities, with a minimum stay. Minpaku is notification-based, nationwide, capped at 180 nights.
This page is a general explainer, not legal advice. kakenavi is not an official source and does not set or enforce these requirements. Always confirm specific requirements, figures and the latest amendments with each municipality / the relevant ministry.