Fukuoka
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Overview
Annual Rev
¥7m
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 6•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ¥3••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
¥15,656
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Fukuoka market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | 7 (1%) | +¥5,116,522 (+86%) | ¥11,088,439 | ¥5,971,916 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (3.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.9 nights)
1 bedroom (2.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (¥59)
3 bedrooms (¥49)
2 bedrooms (¥39)
1 bedroom (¥29)
Studio (¥24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (90%)
Independent hosts (10%)
As of June 2026, Fukuoka, Hakata, Dazaifu have 929 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 11% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Fukuoka generates ¥6M per year. High-performing properties earn ¥18M/year, while low-performing properties earn ¥3M/year. This tripling of revenue at the top end highlights a significant polarization, suggesting that a small segment of listings captures a disproportionate share of market demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Fukuoka. Average annual revenue is ¥6M with 53% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ¥18M/year. The delta between average and high performance indicates that revenue potential is heavily contingent on listing-specific positioning rather than broad market trends.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Fukuoka is 53%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ¥32K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ¥13K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Fukuoka, with annual revenue of ¥11M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Fukuoka market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Fukuoka area. Fukuoka: Moderate. Minpaku license required, 180-day annual cap, residential zone restrictions. Standard enforcement through prefecture system. Hakata: Moderate. Same as Fukuoka (Hakata is district within Fukuoka City). Minpaku registration mandatory, 180-day limit. Regular compliance checks. Dazaifu: Moderate. Minpaku license required, 180-day cap, neighbor notification needed. Moderate enforcement, cultural site proximity adds scrutiny. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Fukuoka Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing increasingly competitive conditions. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%. This indicates growing competition requiring strong operations. The downward pressure on revenue despite rising inventory signals a market entering a phase of saturation.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak winter season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 36% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-June) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Fukuoka listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Washing Machine (84%), Tv (82%), Kitchen (81%), Heating (80%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Tv, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 40% more (¥6M/year vs ¥5M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Fukuoka over the last 12 months: May: ¥368K, June: ¥306K, July: ¥391K, August: ¥444K, September: ¥359K, October: ¥393K, November: ¥398K, December: ¥442K, January: ¥351K, February: ¥382K, March: ¥365K, April: ¥408K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Fukuoka is ¥32K, up 12% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ¥30K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ¥34K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ¥47K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average ¥53K/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in June.
Guests in Fukuoka book an average of 37 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 32 days, 2-bedroom: 48 days, 3-bedroom: 51 days, 4+ bedroom: 55 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Fukuoka Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 11%, revenue per listing decreased 5%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 12%, and lead time decreased 19%. These indicators reveal a shift toward shorter booking windows and lower utilization, reflecting increased pressure on yield management.
In Fukuoka, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 28% higher occupancy than weekdays.