160-year-old renovated kominka house. 2300 m² site, 170 m² building. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- ¥12.8M
- Occupancy
- 85.3%
- Daily rate
- ¥47,014
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Chuo Ward brought in ¥2,616,478 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 42% less than the national average of ¥4,522,153.
The short answer
Chuo Ward is priced below the national average. Listings averaged ¥15,586 a night, about half that average of ¥30,600, and were booked on 49% of available nights, close to its 49% occupancy.
March, the best month, brought in about 86% more per listing than September, the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 31 active listings in Chuo Ward.
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Gross bookings per Chuo Ward listing averaged ¥2,616,478 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Japan average: ¥4,522,153), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Chuo Ward listing brought in ¥298,000 in March, its best month, and ¥161,000 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% 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 2.5 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.
March earned about 1.9 times what September did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥244,000.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
March 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in October 2025 and bookings in June 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ¥169,908 | 49.5% | ¥16,555 | ¥5,481 | 33 days | 5.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ¥183,543 | 55.1% | ¥16,461 | ¥6,118 | 28 days | 2.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ¥292,561 | 52.0% | ¥16,269 | ¥9,437 | 16 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ¥247,903 | 48.5% | ¥15,293 | ¥7,997 | 25 days | 4.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ¥256,514 | 50.8% | ¥15,622 | ¥9,161 | 44 days | 3.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ¥298,180 | 54.8% | ¥15,395 | ¥9,619 | 42 days | 4.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ¥265,371 | 50.2% | ¥15,442 | ¥8,846 | 42 days | 3 nights |
| May 2026 | ¥269,460 | 45.9% | ¥16,141 | ¥8,692 | 54 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ¥293,981 | 60.2% | ¥14,124 | ¥9,799 | 31 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ¥256,405 | 46.8% | ¥14,378 | ¥8,271 | 39 days | 3.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ¥235,529 | 33.6% | ¥15,617 | ¥7,598 | 73 days | 4.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ¥160,660 | 30.0% | ¥15,416 | ¥5,355 | 47 days | 4.4 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Chuo Ward address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Chuo Ward Airbnb took in ¥2,616,478 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ¥144,000 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 ¥233,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ¥198,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ¥160,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ¥123,000 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 | ¥2,418,478 | ¥3,894,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Chuo Ward bookings | ¥198,000 | ¥319,000 |
| Gross bookings | ¥2,616,478 | ¥4,213,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Chuo Ward listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −¥395,000 | −¥636,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ¥0 if you clean yourself | −¥198,000 | −¥319,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −¥131,000 | −¥211,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −¥52,000 | −¥84,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −¥78,000 | −¥126,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −¥26,000 | −¥26,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −¥13,000 | −¥13,000 |
| 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 | −¥893,000 | −¥1,415,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ¥1,723,478about ¥144,000 a month | ¥2,798,000about ¥233,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Chuo Ward'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 Chuo Ward 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 ¥351,000 a month, against ¥218,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Chuo Ward listings were booked on 49% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Japan average. Occupancy swings from 30% in September to 60% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June was the busiest month in Chuo Ward, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Chuo Ward, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ¥15,586 over the past year, about 49% below the Japan average of ¥30,600. Rates peak in October and November at about ¥16,600 and bottom out in June and July at about ¥14,100.
The top 10% charge about 2.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
October rates ran 17% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥15,600.
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 Chuo Ward it averaged ¥8,450 over the past year, from about ¥5,360 in September to about ¥9,800 in June.
Per open night, by tier:
June RevPAR was about 1.8 times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ¥8,030.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Chuo Ward is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in March and bottomed out in September.
Guests book Chuo Ward stays 40 days ahead on average (about six weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 73 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical August booking is made in early June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Permits
29% of the 31 active listings in Chuo Ward 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 Chuo Ward.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Chuo Ward neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kumamoto Castle Area, Shinmachi and Nishi-Kumamoto. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto Castle Area | Historical and cultural significance with beautiful views of Kumamoto Castle. A prime location for tourists interested in Japanese history and architecture. | Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Shimotori Shopping Street, Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, Kumamoto Arts Theater |
| Shinmachi | A vibrant area known for its nightlife, restaurants, and bars. Popular with younger crowds and tourists looking for entertainment and local dining experiences. | Shinmachi-dori, Kumamoto City nightlife, local izakayas, Kumamoto Local Brewery, Kumamoto Central Park |
| Nishi-Kumamoto | Residential area with a mix of local attractions and a family-friendly atmosphere. Ideal for longer stays and family travelers. | Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Kumamoto Station, Kengun Shrine, Kumamoto City Museum, Daikanbo Observatory |
| Kikuchi River | Scenic area perfect for nature lovers and outdoor activities. Offers a peaceful retreat while being close to urban amenities. | Kikuchi River, Kikuchi Onsen, Kikuchi Park, Countryside walking trails, Cherry blossom viewing spots |
| Koronko Hill | Known for its scenic views and hiking trails, attracting nature enthusiasts and those looking for a peaceful getaway close to the city. | Koronko Hill, Hiking trails, Nature observatory, Outdoor picnic areas, Scenic viewpoints |
| Tamana | A lesser-known area with hot springs and traditional ryokans. Attractive to travelers seeking authentic Japanese experiences. | Tamana Onsen, Tamana Art Museum, Komenoyama Park, Tamana's hot spring ryokan, Gokanosho |
| Fujisaki | A quaint area with cultural activities and local crafts, appealing to travelers interested in artisan experiences and fishing. | Fujisaki Shrine, Local craft shops, Fishing activities, Historical townscape, Temple festivals |
| Tsurukame | A vibrant neighborhood rich in cultural heritage and community markets, perfect for tourists wanting local experiences and interactions. | Local markets, Cultural events, Community festivals, Tsurukame Shrine, Traditional Japanese houses |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Chuo Ward is an entire home: all 31 listings rent the whole place. Apartments and condos account for 90% of the stock; houses come next at 10%.
Every listing rents the whole place
Chuo Ward Airbnb listings by room type
Apartments dominate the property mix
Chuo Ward Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 90.3% | 28 |
| House | 9.7% | 3 |
Among Chuo Ward's 9 entire homes with a bedroom count, one- and two-bedroom homes are equally common (4 homes each).
Chuo Ward 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 | 44.4% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.4% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% | 1 |
Chuo Ward is a group-trip market: 33% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.5 times the share of the next most common size, three guests (22%). Shares are of the 9 listings with a guest capacity on file (29% of the market).
Chuo Ward 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 guests | 22.2% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 11.1% | 1 |
| 5 guests | 11.1% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 22.2% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 33.3% | 3 |
Chuo Ward hosts set up an average of 4.1 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 48% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Chuo Ward: 94% of listings have one.
Share of Chuo Ward listings with each common amenity
Guests
Chuo Ward runs on foreign visitors: 86% of guests who left reviews live outside Japan. Taiwan leads with 15% of reviewers, ahead of South Korea at 10%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 40%, followed by Chinese and Japanese.
86% of Chuo Ward guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Chuo Ward guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Taipei | 5.1% |
| Seoul | 4.2% |
| Tainan City | 3.3% |
| Kaohsiung City | 3.0% |
| London | 2.4% |
Where Chuo Ward guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 15.3% |
| Japan | 14.4% |
| South Korea | 9.5% |
| France | 7.0% |
| China | 6.5% |
Languages spoken by Chuo Ward guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 40.1% |
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| Japanese | 12.9% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Korean | 6.2% |
Chuo Ward Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 19% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.68. Listings here carry long review histories, about 102 reviews each on average.
Accuracy and communication score highest in Chuo Ward; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.74 |
| Communication | 4.82 |
| Location | 4.68 |
| Check-in | 4.76 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Chuo Ward listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 32% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 55% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Chuo Ward listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 12.9% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 61.3% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 25.8% | 8 |
Days a year Chuo Ward listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.2% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 29.0% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 54.8% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 12.9% | 4 |
The average Chuo Ward booking lasts 3.9 nights, longest in October and shortest in November. Listings took about 37 bookings each over the year, some 1,150 in all. Nearly six in ten 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 Chuo Ward
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Nearly all listings in Chuo Ward accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Chuo Ward listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible and Moderate are the most common cancellation policies in Chuo Ward, each used by 32% of listings. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 35% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Chuo Ward listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly six in ten Chuo Ward listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ¥3,460, and some higher fees lift the average to ¥5,382. Spread over the average stay of 3.9 nights, that adds roughly ¥885 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Chuo Ward, a two-bedroom unit, took in ¥12,800,000 over the past year, about 4.9 times the city's average of ¥2,620,000.
160-year-old renovated kominka house. 2300 m² site, 170 m² building. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
8 minutes walk to the center and downtown/maximum 13 people can stay/170㎡ detached house Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.85
15 minutes walk to the bustling street/maximum 6 people stay/80㎡ spacious space/parking lot (free) Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.88
A private apartment most suitable for families or group trips Entire home Rated 4.93
Castle 15 min/38㎡/2bed/1sofa/MAX4ppl/WiFi/1PKG Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.91
5 minutes by car from Kumamoto Station / 2 rooms, can accommodate a total of 21 people / Free… Entire home Rated 4.82 Fewer than 1% of Chuo Ward listings are classed as professionally managed, though 58% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 52% of listings. 61% of 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 97% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 79 km, Yufu (79 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Chuo Ward.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto 0 km | 339 | ¥2,340,097 | ¥14,609 | 47% |
| Minamiaso 30 km | 34 | ¥4,265,043 | ¥26,211 | 47% |
| Aso 37 km | 62 | ¥4,185,944 | ¥30,124 | 47% |
| Kamiamakusa 38 km | 34 | ¥2,192,750 | ¥23,745 | 31% |
| Saga 66 km | 33 | ¥2,211,778 | ¥24,403 | 34% |
| Ozu 70 km | 39 | ¥2,562,768 | ¥29,443 | 33% |
| Nagasaki 79 km | 232 | ¥1,414,185 | ¥15,438 | 34% |
| Yufu 79 km | 164 | ¥6,130,233 | ¥39,384 | 47% |
Markets elsewhere in Japan with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Chuo Ward:
FAQ
An active Chuo Ward Airbnb grossed ¥2,616,478 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ¥273,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Chuo Ward listings earn between ¥105,000 and ¥273,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ¥501,000 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 Chuo Ward were booked on 49% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the national average. June was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Chuo Ward cost ¥15,586 before fees. Half of listings charge between ¥9,515 and ¥20,500, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Chuo Ward, 29% 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 Chuo Ward Airbnb grossed ¥2,616,478 in the 12 months to October 2026, 42% below the national average of ¥4,522,153. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ¥1,723,478 a year (about ¥144,000 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 ¥233,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
March paid best over the past year, at ¥298,000 per active listing, and September paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Chuo Ward listing was open to book earned ¥8,450 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 ¥12,600 or more.
Chuo Ward stays were booked 40 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Chuo Ward Airbnb stay lasted 3.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 37 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Chuo Ward Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Kumamoto Castle Area, Shinmachi and Nishi-Kumamoto draw the most short-term rental interest in Chuo Ward. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Chuo Ward as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Minamiaso, 30 km away.
In Chuo Ward, nearly six in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ¥3,460, and some higher fees lift the average to ¥5,382.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Chuo Ward 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.
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