My name is Kota Yoshida, administrative scrivener and head of Decorate Administrative Scrivener Office.
Our office specializes in license applications for private lodging businesses (Minpaku) under the Private Lodging Business Act, as well as hotel and ryokan business permits and simplified lodging applications, mainly in Nagoya City.
Compared to other municipalities, Nagoya has a unique and strict procedure for opening Minpaku.
The document review is much stricter than in other cities, which makes the process more complicated and time-consuming.
Between 2024 and 2025, the number of Minpaku facilities in Nagoya increased by over 50%, and as a result, the application process has become more difficult. While it typically takes three to five months to complete the procedure, by using our specialized administrative scrivener service, we can finish the process in about one to two months.
We encourage you to contact us for consultation and application support.
1. Property Search To open a Minpaku (under either the Private Lodging Act or the Hotel Business Act), you must obtain written consent from the property owner. We collaborate with real estate agencies that specialize in Minpaku properties and introduce you to properties that are legally suitable for Minpaku operations.
Important: Forging the owner’s consent is a criminal offense (forgery of private documents) and may result in imprisonment or fines.
2. Document & Drawing Preparation – Health Center Notification
Opening a Minpaku in Nagoya follows a unique process different from Tokyo or Osaka:
Flow of Procedures (Private Lodging Act):
Pre-consultation with the public health center
Application for fire compliance certificate at the fire department
Explanation meeting with local residents
Notification to the public health center
For hotel business licenses, the process is even more complex and includes a three-party meeting (applicant, administrative scrivener, and health center staff).
Some documents require a certified architect. We work with partnered architects at no extra cost for document preparation.
3. Full Turnkey Support We handle everything — communication with health centers and fire departments, local resident explanations, and submission of all applications.
Service
Fee (tax included)
Private Lodging Business Notification
¥198,000
Fire Compliance Certificate
¥275,000–330,000
Includes:
Legal compliance check
On-site survey and measurements
Document preparation and drawings
Pre-consultation with health center & fire department
Neighborhood notification
Submission of application
Handling corrections or additional requests
※ Fire equipment installation costs are charged separately.
4. Drawing Preparation Only For those who wish to handle the administrative steps themselves, we can prepare the required floor plans.
Service
Fee (tax included)
Private Lodging Act Drawings
¥66,000
Hotel Business Act Drawings
¥99,000
Includes: site survey, measurement, and drawing preparation.
5. Management Company Introduction We can introduce professional Airbnb management companies to handle guest communication, listing optimization, and cleaning services.
Q: Can I attract enough guests if I open a Minpaku in Nagoya? A: Absolutely. Nagoya has excellent transport access and attracts both international and domestic travelers, ensuring a wide customer base.
Q: Are there two ways to open a Minpaku? A: Yes. You can choose between opening under the Hotel Business Act or the Private Lodging Act.
Private Lodging Act: Easier process, but limited to 180 operation days per year.
Hotel Business Act: No day limit but stricter equipment and facility requirements.
