West Tokyo
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Overview
Annual Rev
¥3.5m
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 5•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ¥1••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
¥6,127
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect West Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 7 (4%) | +¥3,291,439 (+78%) | ¥7,527,089 | ¥4,235,650 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 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
1 bedroom (6.1 nights)
Studio (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (¥78)
3 bedrooms (¥62)
2 bedrooms (¥59)
1 bedroom (¥38)
Studio (¥28)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
As of May 2026, Tachikawa, Hachioji, Musashino, Mitaka have 186 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 19% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in West Tokyo generates ¥3M per year. High-performing properties earn ¥7M/year, while low-performing properties earn ¥1M/year. This significant variance indicates that market saturation is creating a tiered environment where top-tier assets capture the bulk of total revenue despite flat overall growth.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in West Tokyo. Average annual revenue is ¥3M with 46% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ¥7M/year. The performance gap suggests that while base profitability exists, the market is increasingly defined by a small subset of listings that effectively capture demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in West Tokyo is 46%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ¥19K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ¥5K per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in West Tokyo, with annual revenue of ¥4M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the West Tokyo market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the West Tokyo area. Tachikawa: Moderate. Minpaku registration required, 180-day annual cap, notification to prefecture. Standard enforcement through complaint system. Hachioji: Moderate. Minpaku registration mandatory, 180-day limit, residential zone restrictions. Enforcement via neighbor complaints, some unlicensed operation exists. Musashino: Strict. Minpaku registration required, 180-day cap, strict residential area limits, local opposition strong. Active enforcement with penalties. Mitaka: Moderate. Minpaku registration needed, 180-day annual limit, residential zone rules apply. Complaint-based enforcement, limited active monitoring. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The West Tokyo Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 0%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics, suggesting that recent inventory expansion is currently being absorbed without diluting existing revenue streams.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak spring season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 18% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-July) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in West Tokyo listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (95%), Washing Machine (94%), Heating (87%), Tv (66%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Heating, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 14% more (¥5M/year vs ¥4M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in West Tokyo over the last 12 months: May: ¥118K, June: ¥107K, July: ¥103K, August: ¥112K, September: ¥106K, October: ¥156K, November: ¥194K, December: ¥224K, January: ¥183K, February: ¥148K, March: ¥201K, April: ¥204K. 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 West Tokyo is ¥19K, up 57% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ¥13K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ¥21K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ¥27K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.
Guests in West Tokyo book an average of 32 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 39 days, 3-bedroom: 30 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the West Tokyo Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 19%, revenue per listing increased 0%, occupancy fell 26%, average nightly rates increased 57%, and lead time decreased 26%. Higher rates are offsetting lower occupancy, signaling a shift toward a more price-sensitive, short-notice booking environment.
In West Tokyo, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Sunday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 18% higher occupancy than weekdays.