Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Tokyo, Japan?

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

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

Japan / Tokyo

Tokyo, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Japan

A typical short-term rental listing in Tokyo is booked for 336 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 92% and an average daily rate of JPY18,191. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was JPY5M. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 18,493 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: JPY5M/yr
Occupancy Rate
92%
Avg Daily Rate
JPY18,191
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
21,213
Big
YoY Revenue Change
13.45%
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
JPY377,857
Average
JPY450,786
High
JPY502,216



Is Airbnb Profitable in Tokyo?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 92% 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 Tokyo

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo
A typical listing recorded a 92% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 57.18% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from Japan 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: 92%
18,493 Active Listings
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Top demand Airbnb in Tokyo
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 18,493 listings.
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (112)
Fujino House / 藤野ハウス
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY8,781
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (209)
Sagamiko basshouse
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY39,048
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 4 Bed
⭐5.0 (30)
高尾山まで車で14分|一棟丸貸し|東京から1時間で大自然へ
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY5,959
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (166)
The owner speaks daily conversation
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY6,272
Daily Rate
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Private room & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (8)
Accessible to Tokyo and Mt Takao in quiet area
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY9,095
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (21)
(Room1) 静かな犬と猫が同居する東京南部の静かな住宅街にある一軒家の中の可愛い部屋
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
JPY4,861
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Tokyo
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Tokyo. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Chonglin434.6$1,23,234
Sumyca Tokyo564.6$1,23,234
UI Home Company784.4$1,23,234
Stayme394.7$1,23,234
Sumyca404.8$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Tokyo
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Tokyo. 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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