Kyoto City, claiming to have the strictest regulations on minpaku in Japan, is beginning discussions on further restrictions in light of escalating overtourism, which is negatively impacting local communities. Originally, the city enforced a rule allowing minpaku operations in residential areas for only two months a year, alongside other stringent stipulations. With over a thousand minpaku registered by the end of 2025, the number has more than doubled since 2018, prompting a rise in neighborhood complaints regarding noise and waste management.

In response to these deteriorating conditions, Mayor Takaharu Matsui emphasized the need to take further action, noting the widespread fear of community collapse due to the proliferation of minpaku. He signaled that the city might implement a 'zero day' regulation that would effectively ban operations in certain areas. This potential regulation seeks to create a more comprehensive oversight that addresses both minpaku and other types of simplified lodgings, reflecting the community's calls for stronger restrictions to address the negative impacts of tourism.

The city aims for cohesive regulation that encompasses both minpaku and other types of lodgings in regions traditionally inhabited by craftsmen. Although there is a push to expand operational limitations on minpaku due to rising complaints, local residents demand stronger regulations, as merely restraining minpaku can shift operations to less regulated lodging types. The city's proposed changes may involve modifying land use classifications to prevent all types of commercial lodging in specific residential zones, demonstrating the need for integrated approaches to combat the challenges posed by tourism.