About H.I.S.
H.I.S. Co., Ltd. has maintained a prominent presence in the travel industry since its inception in 1980 as a Japanese travel agency. Over the years, H.I.S. has expanded its reach globally, establishing a foothold in 66 countries, including a strong presence in the Asian Region.
We have meticulously developed our extensive product range by deeply embracing and appreciating Asia’s diverse cultures. Our carefully crafted travel programs and handpicked independent hotels are designed to immerse our customers in the essence of each destination.
With a truly tailor-made approach, we collaborate as your on-the-ground partner to create customised programs that not only meet but exceed your clients’ expectations. It is our flexible, personalised service approach and dedication to the art of travel design that distinguishes us from the rest.
Company Information
Name
H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.
Licence No.
No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Capital
100 million yen (as of December 15, 2023)
Established
December 19, 1980
Address
ă105-6905 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Sales
251.8 billion Yen (as of October 31, 2023)
Number of Employees
11,816 (as of October 31, 2023)
Affiliations
Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Bank References
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Travel business
Orion Tour Co., Ltd. and 126 other companiesHotel BusinessHIS
Hotel Holdings Co., Ltd. and 13 other companiesTheme Park Business
LAGUNA TEN BOSCH Co., Ltd.Kyushu Sanko Group
Kyushu Industrial Transportation Holdings Co., Ltd. and 14 other companiesOthers
HS Insurance Co., Ltd. and 28 other companies
Group Companies
Domestic Travel Business
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H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.The excitement of Travelling to new destination is the amazement of seeing and experiencing new things for the first time. These are the true purpose of Travelling. We at HIS believe, through our prominent travel service, we can let you feel the venture of travelling around the world encounter with unknown which is â The power of Travel â
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Number One Travel Shibuya Co., Ltd.A multilingual travel agency. Become the No.1 Agency for Expats in Japan with efficiency and creativity.
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Orion Tour Co., Ltd.We handle all domestic travel with the theme of "bringing dreams and excitement to our customers." We are particular about free and reasonable travel, such as sports tours for skiing and diving, and bus services connecting the Tokyo metropolitan area with Kansai and Chukyo.
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Cruise Planet Co., Ltd.Cruise Planet is a travel agency that specializes in cruises, offering luxurious cruises at reasonable prices. They offer cruises around the world, from casual cruises to luxury liner trips, and plan a variety of plans, including tours accompanied by tour guides, honeymoons, and on-board weddings.
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Europe Express Co., Ltd.Founded in London in 1973, this is a specialist European railroad store that handles European railroads and local tours. In 2008, they completed Japan's first railroad reservation system, allowing online reservations for 60 types of rail passes from 29 countries, the largest number in Japan.
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Qualita Co., Ltd.We offer high-quality travel with premium hospitality, including business and first class trips and music appreciation trips.
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Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.We are a travel agency that specializes in inbound tourism. We are one of the top in Japan in terms of the number of tourists from China we handle. We connect with all kinds of tourist facilities in Japan, and act as a bridge to plan, propose, and support a wide range of trips to Japan for travel agencies in Asian countries.
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HIS Okinawa Co., Ltd.Founded in November 2017. By strengthening destination travel and investing in travel infrastructure, we aim to create further value by spreading the appeal of Okinawa, improving customer satisfaction, and contributing to the local community of Okinawa.
International Travel Business
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Group Miki Holdings Ltd.Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, the Miki Group is a global tour operator with operations in over 30 cities in Europe and Asia, including Japan. With reliable purchasing based on strong relationships of trust with suppliers, meticulous arrangement capabilities, and planning capabilities based on thorough local knowledge, we enable travel agencies around the world to create safe, secure, and high-quality trips.
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Merit Travel GroupFounded in 1991, Merit Travel Group is one of Canada's largest travel companies, based in Toronto, Canada, with over 450 skilled consultants providing value-added services for leisure, business and loyalty programs to over 350,000 travelers of all types every year.
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Jonview Canada Inc.Jonview Canada is Canada's leading tour operator, providing a wide range of products and services to the global travel industry. With over 30 years of experience, we partner with over 2,000 suppliers across Canada and welcome over 300,000 tourists to Canada each year.
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HIS-Red Label Vacations Inc.A Canadian travel company with two axes: retail and wholesale. Through its retail division's brands (redtag.ca and itravel2000.com), it offers a variety of travel products, including package tours, flights, hotels, and excursions around the world. Its wholesale division provides a full range of travel materials to Canadian travel agents, allowing travel agents to purchase all travel materials in one place.
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Fly Hub Travel PTE Ltd.FlyHub is an online travel company with the goal of being the "World's Best Travel Planner" and providing a "Best in Class" customer experience. Whether you are traveling for leisure or business, you can search, compare and book a wide range of travel services through the FlyHub homepage or mobile app.
HIS Hotel Holdings
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Henn na HotelThe hotel chain was launched by H.I.S. to showcase its innovative approach to hospitality by integrating robotics and automation. It was first introduced in 2015 as part of H.I.S.'s efforts to create a unique travel experience, blending technology and customer service. Hen Na Hotel is located in several regions across Japan, including Tokyo, Nagasaki, Osaka, and more, often close to popular tourist attractions.
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Watermark HotelH.I.S. owns and operates Watermark Hotels in various locations, including Japan and internationally, such as Bali, Indonesia. The hotels are popular among tourists seeking a premium hospitality experience with the backing of H.I.S.'s reputation in the travel industry.
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Guam Reef HotelGuam Reef Hotel is a popular beachfront hotel located in the heart of Tumon Bay, Guam, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and direct access to a white sandy beach.
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Green World HotelGreen World Hotel is another property under the ownership of H.I.S. Co., Ltd. This hotel chain focuses on providing environmentally friendly accommodations while ensuring comfort and modern amenities for guests. Green World Hotel locations can be found in various parts of Asia, including Taiwan and other regions, and the brand aims to provide a balance between comfort and ecological responsibility.
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Resort Hotel Kume IslandResort Hotel Kume Island is a picturesque beachfront property located on Kume Island, part of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. This resort offers a tranquil and serene atmosphere, ideal for travelers seeking a relaxing getaway in a stunning natural setting. As part of H.I.S. Co., Ltd., Resort Hotel Kume Island benefits from the company's extensive experience in the travel industry, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
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VISON HotelsVISON Hotels is a collection of accommodations located within the VISON complex in Mie Prefecture, Japan. This area is designed as a comprehensive destination that combines luxury, nature, and culture, offering a unique experience for guests.
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Manten no TsujinoyaManten no Tsujinoya is a traditional Japanese ryokan (inn) located in the scenic area of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. It offers guests a unique experience that blends Japanese hospitality with the natural beauty of its surroundings.
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Hotel Inspira-SHotel Inspira-S Tashkent is a modern hotel located in the capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent. It offers a blend of contemporary comfort and hospitality, making it a suitable choice for both business and leisure travelers.
Food & Beverages Business
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Manten no Hide SobaManten No Hide Soba is a traditional Japanese soba (buckwheat noodle) restaurant located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, known for its authentic soba dishes and serene dining environment. The restaurant is part of H.I.S.'s efforts to offer authentic dining experiences that highlight traditional Japanese cuisine, particularly soba, which is a popular dish in Japan.
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Seafood Buffet IrohaRestaurant Iroha offers a seafood buffet with around 50 dishes, including fresh fish, crab, and grilled options, along with seasonal delicacies and desserts. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience and customize their rice bowls. The restaurant features a daily tuna cutting show and provides a spacious Japanese-style dining atmosphere, making it suitable for families and groups.
Other Businesses
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HIS Design and Plus Co., Ltd.Founded in 1949 as an advertising company handling government advertising. 70 years after its founding, the company is actively venturing into new areas of activity, including advertising strategy planning and production, research and analysis, promotion, and exhibition planning and implementation. *The company name will change in October 2023 (formerly United Nations Co., Ltd.).
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Cross E Holdings Co., Ltd.We are a holding company that has two operating companies under its umbrella: "Huis Ten Bosch Technology Center Co., Ltd.", which handles facility management, energy-saving proposals and various construction works, and "Nishi Nippon Engineering Co., Ltd.", which handles infrastructure development including machine installation and maintenance, and we work to provide safety and security on a daily basis, as well as to develop and build a sustainable social infrastructure.
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SYS Co., Ltd.We provide direct sales support services for accommodation facilities under the theme of "Change reservations. Change the future." The reservation system OPTIMA has the largest number of implementations in the industry and is the No. 1 in the number of connected media. It is used by accommodation facilities all over Japan and continues to grow.
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Canadian College & CCELFounded in Vancouver in 1991, this is a business college and language school where approximately 1,000 international students from all over the world study. The college offers programs in the fields of business, hospitality, IT, international trade, and healthcare, and the language school CCEL teaches English using its own innovative online-based learning platform, SMRT English, instead of traditional textbooks.
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HIS Mobile Co., Ltd.We will continue to provide an environment where communications, which are essential for both travel and daily life, can be used easily and conveniently, and propose a variety of communications services and devices.
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Green Ocean Co., Ltd.A company that provides human resource services for the agriculture and hospitality industries. In the agricultural field, the company is known for its services of dispatching human resources only during busy periods such as harvesting and planting, and hopes to contribute to revitalizing agriculture in Japan by resolving labor shortages.
New Projects
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Web 3.0/Virtual ProjectHIS, which has been producing travel packages, aims to create new experience value, revitalize the region, and develop solutions by utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain (NFT, etc.), virtual (avatars), and metaverse.
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GlampingWith the slogan "Making everyone smile through rich experiences in nature," we will first open a facility exclusively for guests to spend time with their beloved dogs, and address the needs of customers who want to travel with their dogs. We will build a cooperative system with local governments, and contribute to the local community, leading to a hopeful future.
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Promoting digital servicesWe plan, build and provide a "comparison site" where you can compare the prices of similar products and services from multiple sites at once. In today's information-saturated society, we aim to create a website that is simple, easy to understand, and allows anyone to compare products and services fairly, so that consumers can use it with confidence and satisfaction.
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IT startup collaboration and investment projectWe believe that our raison d'ĂȘtre is to "create excitement and thrills," and we are seeking to provide new technologies and services that will enrich and make the lives of people around the world more enjoyable. We aim to build exciting new businesses while supporting the growth of IT startups active in a variety of fields that will require technology in the future, as well as in areas related to the traditional travel business.