Lake Biwa
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Annual revenue (actual)
¥4.8m
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
44%
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
¥37,609
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
¥8,977
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lake Biwa 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 | — | +¥16,043,716 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +¥5•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ¥9•••••• | 🔒 ¥3•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +¥5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥1••••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +¥4•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ¥9•••••• | 🔒 ¥4•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +¥1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥9•••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +¥1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥9•••••• | 🔒 ¥8•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +¥9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ¥8•••••• | 🔒 ¥7•••••• |
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
Studio (2.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (2.5 nights)
1 bedroom (2.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (1.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (¥43)
3 bedrooms (¥42)
2 bedrooms (¥41)
1 bedroom (¥24)
Studio (¥0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (77%)
Professionally managed (23%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Lake Biwa market averaged 218 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 28% from a year earlier and up 89% over two years.
An average Lake Biwa listing earns ¥3M/year. High-performing listings earn ¥13M, while low-performing listings earn ¥1M.
Average occupancy in Lake Biwa is 30%, producing RevPAR of ¥6K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Lake Biwa, at ¥4M.
Rules vary across Lake Biwa. Kyoto: Strict. Minpaku license required, 180-day annual cap, residential zone restrictions. Heavy enforcement with inspections and fines; many hosts ceased operations after 2018 law. Otsu: Strict. Minpaku notification mandatory, 180-day cap, residential area limits similar to Kyoto. Active enforcement though slightly less aggressive than Kyoto. Hikone: Moderate. Standard minpaku notification required, 180-day cap applies. Lighter enforcement than major cities; some unlicensed operations persist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lake Biwa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 28% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and December; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Parking (92%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+261%), Heating (+136%), Parking (+84%).
Average daily rate in Lake Biwa is ¥35K, up 36% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Lake Biwa book an average of 31 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 3-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 32% higher than weekday occupancy.
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