Kyoto is tightening regulations on short-term rentals due to resident complaints about tourist behavior. Expect late-night inspections and stricter rules impacting Airbnb-style accommodations.

Kyoto is responding to resident complaints about noise and etiquette breaches by tightening regulations on short-term rentals. Starting this month, owners must submit occupancy reports, and an expert panel will explore further restrictions on rental locations and stay lengths.

Expect unannounced, early-morning and late-night inspections of short-term rentals starting in April. The city aims to ensure compliance with occupancy limits and guest stay regulations, potentially impacting travelers using Airbnb-style accommodations.

This move follows Osaka's suspension of new short-term rental applications for similar reasons. These actions highlight the growing friction between tourism and daily life in Japan's major cities, potentially leading to further restrictions on short-term rentals nationwide.