Kawasaki
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Overview
Annual Rev
¥7.2m
12 mo avg
↓18%
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
33 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
¥16,451
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kawasaki market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | 824 (95%) | +¥3,006,508 (+90%) | ¥6,354,983 | ¥3,348,474 |
| 🔒 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 (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (¥1,130)
2 bedrooms (¥317)
4+ bedrooms (¥101)
3 bedrooms (¥95)
Studio (¥45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
As of May 2026, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Tokyo have 707 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 21% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kawasaki generates ¥6M per year. High-performing properties earn ¥21M/year, while low-performing properties earn ¥4M/year. This significant revenue spread suggests that market rewards are highly concentrated among top-tier operators, despite an overall trend of declining revenue per listing amid rising local supply.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kawasaki. Average annual revenue is ¥6M with 52% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ¥21M/year. The performance gap indicates that while the market baseline is strained by a 21% supply increase, premium assets maintain stronger utilization compared to the broader, struggling inventory.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kawasaki is 52%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ¥31K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ¥12K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kawasaki, with annual revenue of ¥10M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kawasaki market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kawasaki area. Kawasaki: Strict. Minpaku license required, 180-day annual cap, residential zone restrictions. Active enforcement aligned with national law. Yokohama: Strict. Minpaku registration mandatory, 180-day limit, residential area restrictions apply. Enforcement active, compliance monitored. Tokyo: Strict. Minpaku notification required, 180-day cap, some wards ban weekday rentals in residential zones. Active enforcement, illegal listings removed. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Kawasaki Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. The resulting contraction in revenue suggests that new market entrants are competing for a stagnant or shrinking pool of guest demand.
Launch around August, 2-3 months before peak fall season (November peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 21% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Kawasaki listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Washing Machine (95%), Kitchen (94%), Heating (87%), Tv (74%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Heating, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 67% more (¥7M/year vs ¥4M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kawasaki over the last 12 months: May: ¥302K, June: ¥263K, July: ¥348K, August: ¥464K, September: ¥459K, October: ¥453K, November: ¥488K, December: ¥422K, January: ¥259K, February: ¥242K, March: ¥333K, April: ¥374K. 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 Kawasaki is ¥31K, up 5% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ¥27K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ¥34K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ¥38K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average ¥49K/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in June.
Guests in Kawasaki book an average of 35 days in advance, down 24% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 34 days, 2-bedroom: 39 days, 3-bedroom: 37 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Kawasaki Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 21%, revenue per listing decreased 19%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 5%, and lead time decreased 24%. These metrics highlight a market where aggressive supply expansion is forcing operators to lower booking windows while struggling to maintain occupancy.
In Kawasaki, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 27% higher occupancy than weekdays.