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I’ve installed a lot of gadgets in my properties over the years. Some of them were game-changers. Some gathered dust until I ripped them out. Here’s the honest breakdown of what’s worth the money if you’re running short-term rentals in Japan.
Running a guesthouse in Tokyo means dealing with a problem that never goes away: guests arrive at all hours. Early morning flights from Seoul. Late-night bullet trains from Osaka. The occasional 2 AM arrival from someone who missed their connection.
For years, the answer was simple — have someone at the front desk. But that gets expensive fast, and when you’re running a small operation, a 24/7 receptionist isn’t realistic. So like most operators in Japan, we moved to self-check-in. That was three years ago. Here’s what I’ve learned.