# Beyond Short Term Stays: Scaling into 10–20 Room Boutique Hotels

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Podcast: [Japan Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/japan-real-estate-953448)
Published: 2026-05-08T02:01:32+00:00
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## Resource

As the STR market matures, the next frontier is the 10–20 room boutique hotel—blending guesthouse intimacy with professional hotel features. This session provides a "boots on the ground" guide to navigating this transition, drawing on active knockdown-rebuild and remodeling projects in Kyoto. The autumn session will take place on 17-18th October, 2026 - subscribe & watch this space for the official announcement, early-bird discounted tickets registration, and list of speakers for the next event!

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