Kyoto
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Overview
Annual Rev
¥10m
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
¥41,349
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
46 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
¥19,820
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kyoto market data as of September 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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1
2
3
4+
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 | — | +¥3,278,037 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +¥2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥1••••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +¥2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥1••••••• | 🔒 ¥7•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +¥7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥7•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +¥5••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥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
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (¥96)
2 bedrooms (¥87)
4+ bedrooms (¥80)
1 bedroom (¥36)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (83%)
Independent hosts (17%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kyoto market averaged 2,731 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 13% over two years.
An average Kyoto listing earns ¥7M/year. High-performing listings earn ¥18M, while low-performing listings earn ¥3M.
Average occupancy in Kyoto is 49%, producing RevPAR of ¥16K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kyoto, at ¥12M.
Rules vary across Kyoto. Kyoto: Strict. Minpaku license required, residential areas limited to Dec 15-Mar 15 (60 days), owner presence often required. Active enforcement with inspections and fines. Many hosts stopped operating. Osaka: Moderate. Minpaku license required, some wards restrict to weekends/holidays only. Enforcement varies by ward - stricter in residential areas, looser near tourist zones. Nara: Strict. Minpaku license required, residential zones restricted to Jan-Feb (60 days max). Active enforcement in historic areas. Limited illegal operations due to monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kyoto Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in April and November; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Heating (92%), Washing Machine (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+60%), Heating (+37%), Hot Tub (+29%).
Average daily rate in Kyoto is ¥39K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in November and are lowest in February.
Guests in Kyoto book an average of 47 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 42 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.