- Business
- Fuji Kyuko Co., Ltd. (9010.T) operates as a diversified transportation and leisure company centered on the Mount Fuji region in Japan, providing rail, bus, and tourism services; amusement parks including Fuji-Q Highland; hotels; ski resorts such as Snow Park Yeti; golf courses; ropeways like Mt. Kachi Kachi; campgrounds; and real estate development. The company manages the Fujikyuko Line railway connecting Otsuki to Kawaguchiko, regional and long-distance bus routes, taxi services, shipping, and sightseeing attractions; its leisure segment features Thomas Land, Sagamiko Illumination events, and outdoor activities targeting domestic and inbound tourists. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Fuji Kyuko conducts operations primarily in Yamanashi, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa prefectures. Recent developments include the February 2024 launch of the Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE sightseeing boat on Lake Ashi; the October 2025 introduction of the themed "Zekkyo Sentai Highlander" train on the Fujikyuko Line; announcement of the San-X Area (tentative name) at Fuji-Q Highland opening in 2026; and plans for Snow Park Yeti reopening alongside seasonal events like Thomas Land Christmas 2025 and Sagamiko Lake Million Illumination expansions. The company reported a 7% increase in net profit for the April-September 2025 period, driven by inbound tourism recovery around Mount Fuji, reflecting sustained strategic focus on leisure enhancements and transportation capacity amid strong visitor demand.