Kyoto
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Annual revenue (actual)
¥9.5m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
56%
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
¥40,594
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
48 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
¥19,544
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kyoto market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +¥3,430,887 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +¥2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥5•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +¥2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥9•••••• | 🔒 ¥7•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +¥2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥1••••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +¥7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥7•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +¥6••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥7•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +¥1••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +¥5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (¥97)
2 bedrooms (¥87)
4+ bedrooms (¥80)
Studio (¥55)
1 bedroom (¥36)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (66%)
Independent hosts (34%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kyoto market averaged 2,837 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 17% over two years.
An average Kyoto listing earns ¥7M/year. High-performing listings earn ¥17M, while low-performing listings earn ¥3M.
Average occupancy in Kyoto is 48%, 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 zones limited to Dec 15-Mar 15 (60 days), some wards ban STRs entirely. Very active enforcement with inspections and fines. Osaka: Moderate. Minpaku registration mandatory, residential areas restricted to weekends/holidays only (180 days max). Moderate enforcement, some illegal operations persist. Nara: Strict. Minpaku license required, residential zones limited to Jan-Feb only (60 days). Active enforcement in tourist areas, illegal listings removed. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kyoto Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and November; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Heating (93%), Washing Machine (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+44%), Heating (+41%), 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 48 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 43 days for 1-bedroom listings to 55 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.
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