STAY UWU 001 gallery house Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.88 - Revenue
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Kōchi brought in ¥2,898,738 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 36% less than the national average of ¥4,510,831.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged ¥20,167 a night and were booked on 40% of available nights, against ¥30,500 and 49% for the national average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in June, usually the slowest.
AirROI tracked 80 active listings in Kōchi. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings shrank 4%.
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Gross bookings per Kōchi listing averaged ¥2,898,738 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Japan average: ¥4,510,831), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kōchi listing brings in ¥430,000 in August, its best month, and ¥212,000 in June, its slowest. January runs within 2% of June, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about twice what June does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥275,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in November 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ¥317,590 | 50.1% | ¥20,311 | ¥10,245 | 44 days | 2.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ¥333,998 | 55.5% | ¥19,712 | ¥11,133 | 52 days | 2.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ¥259,847 | 37.6% | ¥19,395 | ¥8,382 | 46 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ¥230,830 | 36.1% | ¥19,384 | ¥7,446 | 37 days | 2.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ¥210,873 | 37.4% | ¥18,636 | ¥7,531 | 60 days | 2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ¥283,889 | 42.9% | ¥19,223 | ¥9,158 | 45 days | 1.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ¥258,298 | 41.2% | ¥20,260 | ¥8,610 | 45 days | 1.6 nights |
| May 2026 | ¥286,005 | 39.7% | ¥21,025 | ¥9,226 | 46 days | 1.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ¥225,135 | 32.3% | ¥19,076 | ¥7,505 | 29 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ¥334,521 | 40.7% | ¥19,980 | ¥10,791 | 44 days | 2.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ¥415,332 | 47.6% | ¥22,741 | ¥13,398 | 66 days | 2.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ¥350,176 | 44.1% | ¥20,634 | ¥11,673 | 47 days | 1.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Kōchi home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kōchi Airbnb took in ¥2,898,738 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ¥168,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about ¥431,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ¥105,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ¥177,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ¥145,000 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ¥2,793,738 | ¥7,061,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Kōchi bookings | ¥105,000 | ¥266,000 |
| Gross bookings | ¥2,898,738 | ¥7,327,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 98% of Kōchi listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −¥440,000 | −¥1,113,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ¥0 if you clean yourself | −¥105,000 | −¥266,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −¥145,000 | −¥366,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −¥58,000 | −¥147,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −¥87,000 | −¥220,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −¥29,000 | −¥29,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −¥14,000 | −¥14,000 |
| Management¥0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −¥878,000 | −¥2,155,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ¥2,020,738about ¥168,000 a month | ¥5,172,000about ¥431,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Kōchi's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Kōchi home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ¥611,000 a month, against ¥242,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Kōchi listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points below the Japan average (49%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 49% in August and falls to 32% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Kōchi, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Kōchi, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ¥20,167 over the past year, about 34% below the Japan average of ¥30,500. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about ¥23,500 and bottom out in December at about ¥18,500.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 27% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥20,100.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Kōchi it averaged ¥8,710 over the past year, from about ¥6,910 in a typical January to about ¥13,900 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥9,040.
Seasonality
Kōchi has two high seasons, March and August–September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Kōchi
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ¥275,000.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | ¥214,000 |
| February | Low season | ¥220,000 |
| March | High season | ¥316,000 |
| April | Shoulder season | ¥256,000 |
| May | Shoulder season | ¥286,000 |
| June | Low season | ¥212,000 |
| July | Shoulder season | ¥296,000 |
| August | High season | ¥430,000 |
| September | High season | ¥316,000 |
| October | Low season | ¥252,000 |
| November | Shoulder season | ¥259,000 |
| December | Low season | ¥246,000 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonAugust–September | ¥373,000 | 47% | ¥21,976 |
| High seasonMarch | ¥316,000 | 48% | ¥19,497 |
| Shoulder seasonApril–May, July, November | ¥274,000 | 41% | ¥20,385 |
| Low seasonJune, October, December–February | ¥229,000 | 37% | ¥19,257 |
Guests book Kōchi stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 65 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 30 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 46 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
96% of the 80 active listings in Kōchi display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Kōchi.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Kōchi neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kōchi City Center, Katsurahama and Nankoku. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Kōchi City Center | The vibrant heart of Kōchi, rich in history and culture. Great for guests looking to explore local sights, shops, and eateries. | Kōchi Castle, Sunday Market, Kōchi Prefectural Museum of History, Ishikura Shrine, Kōchi Yosakoi Festival |
| Katsurahama | Famous for its beautiful beach and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Ideal for those seeking relaxation and a seaside experience. | Katsurahama Beach, Ryoma Sakamoto Memorial Museum, Katsurahama Temple, Sunset Views, Traditional Japanese Gardens |
| Nankoku | Located close to Kōchi City, Nankoku offers nature trails and hot springs, catering to guests looking for outdoor activities and relaxation. | Kōchi Paradise, Nankoku Onsen, Nature Trails, Tea Plantations, Local Festivals |
| Tosa City | Known for its rich samurai history and cultural landmarks, Tosa City offers a glimpse into traditional Japan, attracting history buffs. | Tosa Shrine, Shimada House, Local Sake Breweries, Historic Samurai Residences, Tosa's Traditional Crafts |
| Shimanto River | Famous for its pristine river and natural beauty, perfect for eco-tourism and outdoor enthusiasts interested in canoeing and hiking. | Shimanto River, Canoeing Experiences, Nature Reserves, Biking Trails, Scenic Views |
| Cape Ashizuri | The southernmost point of Shikoku, known for breathtaking coastal views and dramatic cliffs, ideal for those seeking adventure in nature. | Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, Cape Ashizuri Lighthouse, Sandanwan Sea, Hiking Trails, Marine Activities |
| Kōchi Foodie Tour | Kōchi is famous for its delicious local cuisine. A culinary tour area offering unique dining experiences and food culture. | Kōchi's Famous Katsuo no Tataki, Local Seafood Markets, Food Festivals, Culinary Workshops, Street Food |
| Highland Areas of Kōchi | These regions offer stunning mountain views, agriculture, and the chance to experience rural Japan, great for those looking for tranquility. | Mount Kōbō, Tea Plantations, Local Farms, Hiking Trails, Cultural Workshops |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kōchi is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 39% of listings, against 45% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 30%, ahead of houses (29%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Kōchi Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 45.0% | 36 |
| Private room | 38.8% | 31 |
| Hotel room | 8.8% | 7 |
| Shared room | 7.5% | 6 |
Listings by property type
Kōchi Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 30.0% | 24 |
| House | 28.7% | 23 |
| Apartment/Condo | 28.7% | 23 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 7.5% | 6 |
| Others | 5.0% | 4 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Kōchi (44% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (26%). Shares are of the 34 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Kōchi entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 26.5% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.1% | 15 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.5% | 9 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Kōchi is eight or more guests (21% of listings), and 48% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 48 listings with a guest capacity on file (60% of the market).
Kōchi listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 12.5% | 6 |
| 2 guests | 16.7% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 4.2% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 8.3% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 10.4% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 14.6% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 12.5% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 20.8% | 10 |
Kōchi hosts set up an average of 4.7 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 29% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Kōchi listings compete on the household basics: the ten most common amenities are staples led by wifi, air conditioning and a smoke alarm, with no pool, hot tub or free on-site parking among them.
Share of Kōchi listings with each common amenity
Guests
Kōchi splits its demand between home and abroad: 62% of guests who left reviews live outside Japan, led by visitors from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 36%, followed by Japanese and Chinese.
62% of Kōchi guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Kōchi guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 2.8% |
| Osaka | 2.8% |
| Nishinomiya | 1.9% |
| Sydney | 1.6% |
Where Kōchi guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Japan | 37.8% |
| United States | 11.5% |
| France | 8.2% |
| Australia | 6.6% |
| Germany | 4.4% |
Languages spoken by Kōchi guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 35.6% |
| Japanese | 26.0% |
| Chinese | 6.8% |
| French | 6.2% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
Kōchi Airbnbs average 4.71 stars, and 16% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.61, against 4.80 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Kōchi; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.67 |
| Communication | 4.78 |
| Location | 4.63 |
| Check-in | 4.80 |
| Value | 4.61 |
Booking patterns
Nearly three-quarters of Kōchi listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 28% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kōchi listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 37.5% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 36.3% | 29 |
| 91-180 days | 20.0% | 16 |
| 31-90 days | 5.0% | 4 |
| 1-30 days | 1.3% | 1 |
Days a year Kōchi listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 7.5% | 6 |
| 181-270 days | 20.0% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 36.3% | 29 |
| 31-90 days | 28.7% | 23 |
| 1-30 days | 7.5% | 6 |
The average Kōchi booking lasts 2.3 nights, longest in December and shortest in April. Listings took about 28 bookings each over the year, some 2,220 in all. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Kōchi
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Kōchi accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kōchi listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Kōchi, used by 53% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 24% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Kōchi listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly three in ten Kōchi listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ¥1,730, and some higher fees lift the average to ¥2,482. Spread over the average stay of 2.3 nights, that adds roughly ¥750 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kōchi, a two-bedroom unit, took in ¥14,000,000 over the past year, about 4.8 times the city's average of ¥2,900,000. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
STAY UWU 001 gallery house Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Entire building 1st floor (74 ㎡) Grand Room "Pinot noir" can accommodate 8 people Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Semi-open-air bath with a view of the sky, an oasis in the city - 10-minute walk from Kochi… Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
2MIN from City Central- Luxurious Studio Apartment Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Entire building 1st floor (55 ㎡) Family Room "Carmenere" can accommodate 5 people Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.76
STAY UWU 003 Penthouse Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.69 Fewer than 1% of Kōchi listings are classed as professionally managed, though 40% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Six in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 98% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 99 km, Mitoyo (73 km away, 43 listings) earned the most per listing, about 46% more than Kōchi. Matsuyama and Takamatsu were the busiest, each booked on 46% of nights against 40% in Kōchi.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyoshi 68 km | 32 | ¥969,785 | ¥13,109 | 25% |
| Mitoyo 73 km | 43 | ¥4,244,914 | ¥30,625 | 42% |
| Matsuyama 79 km | 157 | ¥2,850,386 | ¥19,679 | 46% |
| Shimanto 79 km | 41 | ¥1,876,826 | ¥21,424 | 31% |
| Imabari 83 km | 83 | ¥2,784,497 | ¥22,104 | 41% |
| Marugame 85 km | 31 | ¥1,610,910 | ¥16,972 | 35% |
| Onomichi 98 km | 145 | ¥3,421,690 | ¥25,640 | 45% |
| Takamatsu 99 km | 485 | ¥3,334,257 | ¥23,121 | 46% |
Markets elsewhere in Japan with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kōchi:
FAQ
An active Kōchi Airbnb grossed ¥2,898,738 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 80 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ¥395,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kōchi listings earn between ¥69,700 and ¥395,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ¥811,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Kōchi were booked on 40% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the national average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Kōchi cost ¥20,167 before fees. Half of listings charge between ¥7,100 and ¥29,200, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Kōchi, 96% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kōchi Airbnb grossed ¥2,898,738 in the 12 months to October 2026, 36% below the national average of ¥4,510,831. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ¥2,020,738 a year (about ¥168,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about ¥431,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging ¥430,000 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Kōchi listing was open to book earned ¥8,710 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ¥22,000 or more.
Kōchi stays were booked 46 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Kōchi Airbnb stay lasted 2.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 28 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Kōchi Airbnbs 4.71 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Kōchi City Center, Katsurahama and Nankoku draw the most short-term rental interest in Kōchi. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 80 active Airbnb listings in Kōchi as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Miyoshi, 68 km away.
In Kōchi, nearly three in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ¥1,730, and some higher fees lift the average to ¥2,482.
Method
Figures on this page cover 80 active Airbnb listings in Kōchi from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Japanese yen at ¥157 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.