Oops! Japan #25 — Hotel Guest Limits Are Serious Business （ホテル定員オーバーは命取り）Why You Might Be Denied a Room — Even With Kids


 

Oops! Japan #25 — Hotel Guest Limits Are Serious Business

（ホテル定員オーバーは命取り）Why You Might Be Denied a Room — Even With Kids

English:

Booked a room for four and thought squeezing in five would be no big deal? Think again — this is Japan.

One traveler shared a warning letter from their hotel, reminding guests of a strict policy:

"Rooms for 4 guests can only accommodate 4 adults (age 7+) and 2 children (under 6) who sleep with their parents. No extra bedding. Overcapacity may lead to being refused at check-in."

Yes — even toddlers count. And no, you can’t just let them “share a futon” unless it’s clearly within the rules.

Why so strict?

Japan’s Fire Prevention Law requires hotels to strictly observe guest limits.

It’s not about comfort — it’s about safety and legal compliance.

Hotel staff have no flexibility to “let it slide” without risking penalties.

Even if you're used to sneaking in a fifth person elsewhere, it won’t fly in Japan. Some hotels may refuse your stay entirely if the number doesn’t match the booking.

What to do:

Always count children when booking — even infants.

If in doubt, contact the hotel directly before your stay.

Book an extra room or upgrade if needed. It's better than being turned away at 10pm.

Japan may be polite, but when it comes to fire code, they don't play.


日本語の補足：

日本のホテルでは、**「定員オーバー＝宿泊拒否」**になることも珍しくありません。

7歳以上は「大人」とカウント。

6歳以下でも、「親と添い寝できる子ども」の数は 最大2名 までと明記。

追加布団なし。定員超え＝予約通りでも入れない という厳しさです。

これは「防火法」に基づく厳格な規則であり、ホテル側にも裁量はありません。 「子どもだから大丈夫でしょ」は、通じないので要注意。


Next up:

Oops! Japan #26 — “Cash Only” Isn’t Just a Joke Thought Japan was all about high-tech convenience? Not when it comes to ramen shops and shrines.

次回予告： Oops! Japan #26 —「カード使えません」はマジです テクノロジー先進国のはずが…ラーメン屋も神社も「現金のみ」!?

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