Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Kyoto, Japan?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Kyoto, Japan?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Kyoto, Japan?

Japan / Kyoto

Kyoto, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Japan

A typical short-term rental listing in Kyoto is booked for 292 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 80% and an average daily rate of JPY18,504. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was JPY4M. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 3,968 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: JPY4M/yr
Occupancy Rate
80%
Avg Daily Rate
JPY18,504
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
4,725
Medium
YoY Revenue Change
34.43%
Best Month
November
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
JPY303,625
Average
JPY394,197
High
JPY470,839



Is Airbnb Profitable in Kyoto?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 80% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Kyoto

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Kyoto. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kyoto
A typical listing recorded a 80% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 88.66% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from China is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 80%
3,968 Active Listings
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Explore Kyoto's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Kyoto for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Kyoto? Look no further!
  1. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  2. Fushimi Inari Taisha
  3. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  4. Kiyomizu-dera
  5. Gion District
  6. Nijo Castle
  7. Philosopher's Path
  8. Kyoto Imperial Palace
  9. Toei Kyoto Studio Park
  10. Katsura Imperial Villa
Top demand Airbnb in Kyoto
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 3,968 listings.
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (125)
Experience life in a traditional Kyoto house
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY8,781
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (413)
☆20㎡☆10min to Arashiyama, Bamboo,Monkey park!
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY4,390
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (34)
HERE WE COME ! Welcome To Solo Traveler'S Apt-4
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY4,390
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (508)
2 Welcome Free wifi near Sta and SC and bus stop
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY6,272
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (481)
Discovery ship! Luxury Liner and Spaceship House!
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY46,575
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (152)
Kyoto Shaw Inn (near to station inc. Kyoto Sta.)
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY16,309
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Kyoto
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Kyoto. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Machiya Residence Inn544.8$1,23,234
Jpreserve734.7$1,23,234
千春844.8$1,23,234
Minn二条城84.9$1,23,234
Randor94.8$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Kyoto
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Kyoto. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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