For Tokyo minpaku owners

Outsource Your Tokyo Minpaku Operations to StayJP

For notified minpaku properties, we handle OTA operations, guest communication, cleaning coordination, and statutory work according to the selected plan and contract. We confirm the property address and requested scope before acceptance.

5 items to confirm before a Tokyo engagement

Registration No.

MLIT No. F05636

Officially registered Housing Accommodation Manager. Legally authorized to manage host-absent vacation rentals.

Service Area

Property address required

We prioritize Tokyo inquiries and confirm the address and local operating setup before accepting a property.

Guest Support

Confirmed in contract

Multilingual messaging hours, contact channels, and emergency procedures are defined in the contract.

Facility authority

Notification or permit check

StayJP does not file applications or determine the legal route. We can introduce a qualified administrative scrivener when needed.

Reporting

Post-contract reporting

We report revenue and occupancy information included in the contracted plan. Results are not guaranteed.

Detailed operating plan comparison

Compare the fee, work handled by StayJP, work retained by the owner, and additional costs.

10% Light

10%

Discuss service scope
OTA and guest support, with cleaning and onsite work managed by the owner

15% Standard

15%

Discuss service scope
Remote operations including cleaning schedules, photo checks, reviews, and reports

20% Pro

20%

Property address review required
Adds contract-defined post-checkout onsite inspection to Standard

30%+ Premium

30%+

Property address review required
Adds direct cleaner quality instruction and emergency local response, with cleaning, basic linen, and designated supplies included within contract limits

Contracted work and conditions

Simultaneous distribution across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and Expedia (OTA integration)

Dynamic pricing (daily rate adjustments)

Pricing or message handling follows booking conditions and the contracted scope.

Cleaning schedule coordination and booking information sharing from Standard

Pro onsite inspection is confirmed after checking area, frequency, timing, and contract terms

Guest registry book maintenance & bi-monthly statutory reporting under the Minpaku Act

Onsite inspection and emergency local response are separate contract items

Cleaning, repair, and supplies costs follow each plan's included and additional-cost boundaries

Three legal categories to confirm before operations

The owner or a qualified professional confirms the facility notification or permit, zoning, building rules, local ordinances, and fire and building requirements. StayJP contracts for operations after these conditions are in place.

Housing Accommodation Business Act (Minpaku Act)

Up to 180 days / year
A notification-based system with an annual 180-day limit. StayJP can manage a notified property within the contracted scope.

Special Zone Minpaku (Tokku Minpaku)

No annual limit
Designated areas and certification conditions must be confirmed. StayJP does not handle the certification application.

Ryokan Business Act (Simple Lodging)

No annual limit
The facility holds the applicable Inns and Hotels Act permit. StayJP can contract for operations after the permit is in place.

Property information to share before consultation

We use the address, notification or permit status, room count, current OTA accounts, cleaning setup, and desired scope to discuss acceptance and the suitable plan. We do not provide pre-contract onsite diagnosis or revenue reports.
  • Property Location (Nearest Station)
  • Number of Rooms
  • Area (sqm)
  • Ownership Status (Owned / Rented)
  • Current State
  • Inquiry Details
  • Contact Information

Tokyo Minpaku Management FAQ

1. Can I operate minpaku in an apartment/condominium?

It is possible only if the condominium association bylaws explicitly permit vacation rentals under the Housing Accommodation Business Act. We require owners to check their building bylaws directly or through specialists before starting.

2. What if I want to operate more than 180 days per year?

The Minpaku Act has an annual 180-day limit. Special Zone Minpaku and Inns and Hotels Act operations require location- and facility-specific certification or permits. StayJP does not file applications or decide legal eligibility; we can introduce a qualified administrative scrivener when needed.

3. Will I incur cancellation fees if I switch to StayJP from another manager?

The owner should first confirm the termination terms and OTA account permissions under the current contract. We then review the bookings, cleaning setup, handover items, and proposed start date. We do not guarantee zero vacancy or review retention.

4. Can I request management for a leased/rented property?

Yes, provided the lease agreement explicitly permits subleasing and vacation rental operations. Sublease consent must be acquired by the owner directly or through specialists.

5. What remains the owner's responsibility after outsourcing a vacant property?

StayJP handles post-launch OTA operations, guest communication, and cleaning coordination according to the plan. The owner retains notification or permit work, decisions about the property and equipment, and cost approvals. We do not handle renovations or applications, but can introduce qualified specialists when needed.

Outsource Your Tokyo Minpaku Operations to StayJP

As an MLIT-registered Housing Accommodation Management Business, we confirm the property address, notification status, and requested work before explaining an available plan and its responsibility boundaries.

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