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Supporting minpaku, licensed simple lodging and special-zone minpaku.

From opening to day-to-day management of vacation rentals and simple lodging facilities.

Tabimusubi supports accommodation operated under Japan's private lodging framework (民泊新法), the simple-lodging category of the hotel business framework (簡易宿所営業), and the special-zone minpaku framework (特区民泊). We tailor our support to the property and your goals, from opening preparations to reservations, guest communication, cleaning coordination and ongoing operations.

Thinking about running or opening a minpaku?

Whether you want us to manage the operation or you are starting from a property purchase, tell us what you have in mind.

Main enquiry route

For owners who want us to manage their property

We take on the day-to-day operation: listings, rate adjustment, guest communication, cleaning schedules and monthly reporting.

Price
20% of revenue (tax excluded)
Calculated after deducting booking-platform fees.

Main enquiry route

For those consulting from property purchase in Japan

A single point of contact for owners overseas or far from the property, from considering a purchase to launching and moving into operation.

Price (tax included)
One-on-one consultation: JPY 33,000 / 60 min
Launch/renovation project management: JPY 605,000 / 1 property, 8 weeks
Additional research or coordination is quoted separately.

What full management covers

We carry out the following work on the owner's behalf on an ongoing basis.

  • Booking and listing management
  • Rate adjustment
  • 24-hour guest communication
  • Check-in and check-out guidance
  • Cleaning schedule management
  • Consumables and supplies restocking
  • Incident handling and review responses
  • Monthly revenue reporting

Services

You can hand over the whole operation, or ask us to take on only the parts you need.

Full Short-Term Rental Management

We take on the day-to-day operation: listings, rate adjustment, guest communication, cleaning schedules and monthly reporting.

Price
20% of revenue (tax excluded)
Calculated after deducting booking-platform fees.

Global Owner Desk

A single point of contact for owners overseas or far from the property, from considering a purchase to launching and moving into operation.

Price (tax included)
One-on-one consultation: JPY 33,000 / 60 min
Launch/renovation project management: JPY 605,000 / 1 property, 8 weeks
Additional research or coordination is quoted separately.

24/7 Guest Communication

First-line guest enquiry handling in Japanese and English, 24 hours a day. Overall operational responsibility is not included.

Price
JPY 13,500 per month (tax included), per property

24-Hour Response Support

A 24-hour phone line for first-line guidance on keys and facilities, urgency assessment and contacting the manager. On-site response is within Osaka City.

Price
JPY 16,500 per month (tax included), per property
Beyond the monthly fee, we explain in advance any additional on-site response or out-of-pocket costs.

Launch and Investment Consulting

Support with opening preparations such as photography, manuals, listing pages, furniture layouts and equipment setup, as individual services or packages, at fixed prices by floor-area band.

Price (tax included)
Single services: from JPY 27,500
Launch packages: from JPY 163,000
For pricing by service and property size, please see the Pricing page.

Temple Stay and Local Projects

Enquiries about accommodation projects with temples and local communities, from concept through opening preparations to operation, phase by phase as needed.

Price
Quoted in phases: assessment, planning and opening preparations as needed

From enquiry to start of operation

  1. 1. Enquiry

    We go through the property, how it is run today and what you are looking for. There is no charge at this stage.

  2. 2. Proposed scope and terms

    We set out the work we would take on, the costs charged separately, the contract term and the cancellation notice.

  3. 3. Handover and setup

    We prepare the listing, rates, cleaning and check-in procedures. Any initial costs are confirmed with you in advance.

  4. 4. Operation and monthly reporting

    Operation begins and we report revenue to you monthly.

About us

Tabimusubi launches and manages minpaku and other accommodation businesses, mainly in Osaka and Miyakojima. From reservations and guest communication to cleaning, we work with on-site staff on day-to-day operations.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the full management fee calculated?
It is 20% of eligible revenue after OTA commission has been deducted. Japanese consumption tax on the fee is charged separately. Eligible revenue includes the cleaning fee collected from guests as well as the accommodation charge.
Is the cleaning fee collected from guests the same as the cost of the cleaning work?
No. The cleaning fee collected from guests is part of revenue and is included in the fee calculation. The actual cost of the cleaning work is charged separately at cost.
What is the contract term and the cancellation notice?
The contract term is one year. To cancel, please give three months' notice. Details such as automatic renewal follow the contract you sign.
Are there costs on top of the management fee?
The actual cleaning work, initial setup costs and out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately. We set out what they are before you sign.
I would like to book a stay.
Stays are booked on our booking site. This website does not handle reservations.

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Talk to us first

You are welcome to get in touch with a single property, or while you are still deciding whether to buy one.