Tanabe

As of May 2026, Tanabe, Shirahama, Kushimoto have 251 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Tanabe generates ¥2M per year. High-performing properties earn ¥6M/year, while low-performing properties earn ¥1M/year. The wide performance gap suggests that market revenue is heavily concentrated in a top tier of listings, while the broader population struggles with the current 26% year-over-year revenue decline.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Tanabe. Average annual revenue is ¥2M with 24% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ¥6M/year. This disparity indicates that competitive advantage in Tanabe is not evenly distributed, as top earners capture triple the average revenue despite a market-wide trend of decreasing returns.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tanabe is 24%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ¥31K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ¥4K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Tanabe, with annual revenue of ¥3M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Tanabe market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Tanabe area. Tanabe: Moderate. Minpaku registration required per national law, fire/safety standards. Standard enforcement through prefectural system. Shirahama: Moderate. Minpaku registration mandatory, onsen resort area with existing lodging oversight. Moderate enforcement given tourism focus. Kushimoto: Lenient. Basic minpaku registration required but rural location with minimal density concerns. Light enforcement, tourism encouraged. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Tanabe Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 26%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in revenue despite modest supply growth suggests that existing demand may be struggling to absorb the current volume of available listings.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 19% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Tanabe listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (92%), Kitchen (84%), Washing Machine (77%), Heating (71%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub, with Pool properties earning approximately 347% more (¥24M/year vs ¥5M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Tanabe over the last 12 months: May: ¥150K, June: ¥119K, July: ¥172K, August: ¥238K, September: ¥139K, October: ¥114K, November: ¥101K, December: ¥113K, January: ¥61K, February: ¥83K, March: ¥130K, April: ¥102K. 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 Tanabe is ¥31K, down 2% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ¥27K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ¥27K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ¥35K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average ¥37K/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.

Guests in Tanabe book an average of 31 days in advance, down 24% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 35 days, 4+ bedroom: 33 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Tanabe Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 5%, revenue per listing decreased 26%, occupancy fell 27%, average nightly rates decreased 2%, and lead time decreased 24%. These metrics reflect a softening environment where hosts are facing reduced booking windows and lower utilization rates.

In Tanabe, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 45% higher occupancy than weekdays.