Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints
Summary
A popular area in Tokyo called Shinjuku will ban short-term rentals in some places because of many complaints from local people about noise, trash, and bad behavior by tourists. This new rule aims to reduce problems caused by visitors and may inspire other Japanese cities to do the same.Key Facts
- Shinjuku ward has 3,775 private short-term rentals, the most in Japan.
- Officials will ban rentals in residential areas and near schools and cultural sites.
- There were over 1,300 complaints from residents about tourists in one year.
- Problems include noise, improper trash disposal, smoking where banned, and trespassing.
- The rental days allowed per year in residential areas may be reduced from 180 to 120 days.
- Kyoto limits rentals to 60 days a year during off-peak months to protect local communities.
- Japan had a record 42 million visitors last year, spending about $62 billion.
- Other places, like near Mount Fuji, are also taking steps to limit tourist numbers and protect residents.
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