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Established the predecessor of the company, International Tours Co., Ltd.
In December 1980, HIS started in a small office in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with two desks and one phone. Founder Eiichi Sawada has continued various challenges with the desire that "as many people as possible travel the world."
In December 1980, Eiichi Sawada founded "International Tours Co., Ltd." At that time, the number of Japanese travelers abroad was about 4 million annually, and overseas travel was still an aspiration. It was a venture company that pioneered the industry by selling cheap airline tickets.
In December 1980, HIS's adventure began with just two desks and one phone. It has continued to challenge itself, create the future, embody change and evolution suited to the times, and keep moving forward.
HIS started in a small office in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with two desks and one phone. Hideo Sawada founded "International Tours Co., Ltd.".
In December 1980, HIS's adventure, which started with two desks and one phone, has continued to create the future by initiating change and challenge, embodying change and evolution suited to the times.
Registered as a general travel agency and started selling travel organized by other companies.
Opened the Hong Kong branch as the first overseas base.
In May 1985, the Hong Kong branch was opened as an overseas base. It was established to handle tasks such as obtaining cheap airline tickets worldwide and visa applications to meet customer needs, and subsequently opened overseas bases one after another.
Opened the Hong Kong branch as the first overseas base.
General travel agency registration
In June 1986, obtained general travel business registration No. 724. Registered as a Type 1 Travel Business capable of soliciting, accepting, and arranging package tours for both domestic and international travel.
Obtained general travel business registration No. 724.
In 1989, started selling its own product "Ciao." It is a free travel package tour that packs cheap airline tickets and hotels to tourist destinations. Focused on selling cheap airline tickets and realized product commercialization.
Started selling in-house organized product "Ciao".
Start of sales for our own organized travel "Ciao"
Company name changed to H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Establishment of Passporte Co., Ltd. (now Qualita Co., Ltd.)
Authorized as an agent by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
In April 1990, changed the company name to "H.I.S. Co., Ltd." The initials of the founder are the origin, and it also means "Highest International Standards," aiming to be a globally recognized company.
Changed the company name to "H.I.S. Co., Ltd.".
Authorized as an IATA (International Air Transport Association) accredited agency.
Established flagship store Travel Wonderland Shinjuku Head Office Sales Office (now Travel Wonderland Shinjuku)
In June 1993, opened the flagship store "Travel Wonderland Shinjuku Main Office" within the headquarters. Now called "Travel Wonderland Shinjuku," it became Japan's largest overseas travel department store at Shinjuku South Exit, with a rich product lineup and a comprehensive travel company appearance.
Established the flagship store "Travel Wonderland Shinjuku Head Office Sales Office" within the headquarters.
Listed shares on the Japan Securities Dealers Association
In March 1995, registered its shares on the over-the-counter market of the Japan Securities Dealers Association. Achieved the first stock listing as a travel industry venture company.
Registered shares on the over-the-counter market with the Japan Securities Dealers Association.
In November 1995, established Skymark Airlines Inc. Due to Japan's deregulation policy, entered the market as a new airline after 35 years, and started regular flights from Haneda to Fukuoka in September 1998.
Established Skymark Airlines Co., Ltd.
Launched product website
Established Skymark Airlines Co., Ltd. (now outside the group)
Opened the first hotel The Watermark Hotel Gold Coast (now outside the group)
Started regular flights from Haneda to Fukuoka
In 1999, began selling "impresso," a product with a tour conductor.
Started selling escorted tours "impresso"
Made Toyowa Travel Service Co., Ltd. a subsidiary (now Orion Tour Co., Ltd.)
Made Map International Co., Ltd. a subsidiary (now absorbed into our company)
In December 2000, listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Made Cruise Planet Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
In December 2002, designated as the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (moved to the Prime Market after the TSE reorganization in April 2022).
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section
Designated on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section (now Prime Market)
Opened Japan's first hotel Watermark Hotel Sapporo (now outside the group)
In April 2010, acquired Huis Ten Bosch Corporation as a subsidiary. Took over management and turned it into a profitable business.
Made Huis Ten Bosch Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
In July 2012, acquired Kyushu Industrial Transportation Co., Ltd. (now Kyushu Industrial Transportation Holdings Co., Ltd.) as a subsidiary.
Made Kyushu Sangyo Kotsu Co., Ltd. (now Kyushu Sangyo Kotsu Holdings Co., Ltd.) a subsidiary
In August 2014, established Laguna Ten Bosch Corporation and inherited three businesses of the comprehensive marine resort "Laguna Gamagori" in Aichi Prefecture. Renamed the facility "Laguna Ten Bosch" to improve the quality and quantity of events and increase repeat visitors.
Laguna Ten Bosch Corporation was established
In July 2015, opened the world's first hotel staffed by robots, "Henna Hotel".
The world's first hotel where robots serve guests, 'Henna Hotel', opens
H.I.S. Hotel Holdings Inc. was established
H.I.S. Power Company was established (now outside the group)
H.I.S. Okinawa Co., Ltd. was established
H.I.S. Mobile Co., Ltd. was established
In April 2020, relocated headquarters to 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
HIS Group Purpose formulated
Cross E Holdings Co., Ltd. was established
In December 2022, established "HIS Group Purpose" to demonstrate its social significance of "exciting hearts" and also renewed the corporate logo.
HIS Group Purpose 'Unleash the Excitement' formulated
On January 28, 2026, established International Tours Co., Ltd. (now HIS Co., Ltd.) with President and CEO.
International Tours Co., Ltd. (now HIS Co., Ltd.) was established, with President and CEO
The 22 nationwide weird hotels, resorts, and spas operated by H.I.S. Hotel Holdings have adopted "Retty for Hotels," a gourmet information service for hotel guests provided by Retty Inc., starting October 30. By scanning the 2D barcodes installed in rooms and lobbies with a smartphone, guests can search for and reserve nearby dining options, with support for five languages: English, Korean, Chinese, and two others.
HIS will begin selling the official viewing tour "B. Journey ALL-STAR" for the "Resona Group B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME WEEKEND 2027 IN AICHI-NAGOYA" held in Nagoya in 2027. Plans combining airfare, train tickets, hotels, and viewing tickets, as well as hotel and viewing ticket packages, are available. The tour with viewing tickets includes exclusive All-Star merchandise.
HIS has signed an official travel partner agreement for "BitSummit High," which will be held at the Kyoto City Kanyōkan Miyakomesse from May 21 to 23, 2027. The partnership supports the travel and accommodation of exhibitors, sponsors, and visitors, and as the first step, it has launched and accepted official lodging plans for exhibitors and sponsors.
HIS Co., Ltd. has signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting tourism in the Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area, which includes Kitakyushu City and 17 neighboring municipalities. The agreement includes sharing information on tourism initiatives, consulting and advising on the utilization of local resources, and training and development of human resources. It also outlines a policy to enhance regional travel and inbound tourism.
HIS will sell a special plan featuring the hot springs of Atami and Noboribetsu, in partnership with the TV anime "Nintama Rantarou," starting at 18:00 on October 20, 2026. Both hot springs will offer digital stamp rallies, collaborative food and souvenir sales, and character decorations. The event period runs from November 13, 2026, for Atami Onsen, and from November 20, 2026, for Noboribetsu Onsen, both ending on March 28, 2027.
HIS will celebrate the premiere of Asahi Broadcasting Television's drama 'SQUALL' by launching the "Watch the Drama, Go to Singapore Ciao! Campaign" from October 19, 2026. Additionally, an official tour of the drama's filming locations will be released. This initiative commemorates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore and is based on a cooperation memorandum signed by HIS and three other parties.
HIS and Satoyume have entered into a comprehensive cooperation agreement aimed at revitalizing the region through tourism promotion with Kitanami Town, Chiba Prefecture, under the "New Destination Creation" initiative. Kitanami Town will participate in the new destination creation project "Destination Create Project," jointly advanced by the two companies. Since May 2026, HIS has dispatched employees to conduct research on local resources and promote tourism content.
HIS, in collaboration with Space Bio Laboratories Inc., launched a practical study tour for students and young professionals interested in space business and the future of medical and health fields on October 15, 2026. Mr. Yusaku Ryu, an advisory committee member of the NASA Microgravity Center, will accompany the entire program and explain the latest information on space and medicine. Through opportunities to experience cutting‑edge research sites worldwide, the tour aims to nurture global talent for the next generation.
HIS, in partnership with the Atami Tourism Bureau, will launch a day‑trip bus tour on October 14, 2026, featuring a special viewing of the MOA Museum’s autumn foliage light‑up and a selected autumn foliage bento from THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS Atami. In addition to the nighttime special opening of the gardens, the tour will offer limited‑time gallery exhibitions, and an experience overlooking the Atami Maritime Fireworks Festival and night view.
HIS will release an official one-day bus and rail tour starting at noon on October 14, 2026, in conjunction with the Hatsune Miku collaboration event held at Kannon Mori Resort. The event will run from November 21 to December 29, 2026, featuring limited food, a mystery-solving walk rally, and the sale of original merchandise. A bus and rail tour departing from the Kanto region will be prepared, with the listed bus tour departing from Shinjuku on November 21 and December 19, and the travel fee is 17,900 yen (tax included).