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Kyoto City is tightening vacation rental rules: "zero-day zones" where no rentals are allowed, late-night spot inspections, and business suspension orders for unregistered operators. Affects tourists using Airbnb and foreign property owners.
From FY2026, nationality and passport/ID documents must be submitted when registering real estate (land/buildings). Applies to everyone including Japanese nationals. Not shown on public registry — managed in government database.
Effective October 1, 2025. Foreigners are now explicitly listed as "Housing Support Priority Persons." Launching the MLIT-certified rent guarantor company system and supportive housing certification — expected to reduce rental refusals.