Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints
Tokyo's Shinjuku ward is implementing a ban on short-term rentals in residential areas following a surge in complaints from locals. The move addresses issues such as noise, improper waste disposal, and trespassing by tourists.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend of 'overtourism' management in major global cities, balancing economic benefits with resident quality of life.
Tokyo’s popular Shinjuku ward is introducing bans on short-term visitor accommodation such as Airbnb after complaints about tourists’ behaviour. Tokyo’s popular Shinjuku ward is introducing bans on short-term visitor accommodation such as Airbnb after complaints about tourists’ behaviour. Japan Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisy
Prefer the Guardian on Google A neighbourhood in Tokyo popular with foreign tourists will ban visitors from using thousands of short-term rental accommodations after a slew of complaints about behaviour.
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