Japan Restaurant Startup Floor Plan Guide

From an 8-tsubo neighborhood eatery to a 60-tsubo full-service restaurant — workflow 3-zone separation, ventilation hood design, and Food Hygiene Act / fire code checklist all in one page.

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Layouts by Area

Micro
8–12坪
26–40m²
Small
13–20坪
43–66m²
Medium
21–35坪
69–116m²
Large
36–60坪
119–198m²

Core Equipment List

  • 4-Burner Gas RangeRequired
  • Ventilation HoodRequired
  • 3-Compartment SinkRequired
  • Prep TableRequired
  • Commercial RefrigeratorRequired
  • Commercial FreezerRequired

Regulatory Checklist

  • Operating permit (Food Hygiene Act Art. 55)食品衛生法第55条
  • Cook / wash zone separation (FHA enforcement rules)食品衛生法施行規則別表17
  • Fire prevention equipment (Fire Services Act Art. 17)消防法第17条
  • Building code compliance (Building Standards Act Art. 28)建築基準法第28条

Average Initial Investment

800만엔 – 2,500만엔

Security deposit and key money not included. Based on 2025 Seoul / Tokyo averages; varies by region and specification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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