- Business
- Keio Corporation (9008.T), a private railway operator and central firm of the Keio Group, provides comprehensive transportation, real estate, retail, leisure, and other services primarily in the greater Tokyo area of Japan. The company operates passenger rail transport via the Keio Line and Inokashira Line; bus and taxi services; department stores and supermarkets; real estate development, renovation, leasing, and sales including parking facilities; hotels and travel-related services; as well as building maintenance, construction, public works, and merchandise sales. Founded in 1910 as Keio Electric Tramway—with formal incorporation in 1948 as Keio Teito Electric Railway and a name change to Keio Corporation in 2005—it maintains headquarters at 1-9-1 Sekido, Tama City, Tokyo. Keio Corporation serves urban and suburban markets in the Kanto region, focusing on commuters, shoppers, residents, and tourists through its integrated network of transport and lifestyle offerings. Recent developments include operational enhancements such as NEOBANK digital services integration with PASMO for seamless payments; new tourism initiatives like VR tours in partnership with SeiRogai and Keio Travel in the Tama region; and strategic station area developments around Takao, Inokashira-Line, Seisekisakuragaoka/Takahatafudo, and Chofu/Fuchu areas emphasizing retail, hospitality, and community facilities.