What AKIYA2.0 does

AKIYA2.0 Inc. is a Tokyo-headquartered real estate services company founded in 2024 that operates an end-to-end platform for non-resident foreign buyers to purchase, renovate, manage, and commercialize akiya (vacant Japanese houses), with a particular focus on traditional kominka. The company's core offering is organized into four service lines — BUY (property search, due diligence, contract negotiation and signing), RENOVATE (architecture-led project management of local craftsmen for traditional houses), MANAGE (ongoing overseas property administration covering utilities, taxes, maintenance, and mail handling), and COMMERCIALIZE (short-term rental licensing, listing, and Airbnb-style operations) — supplemented by an in-house akiya search platform with an interactive map and email alerts. Multilingual delivery in English, Chinese, and Japanese is a defining capability, supported by offices in Tokyo, Onomichi (Hiroshima), and Imabari (Ehime), and a nationwide network of contractors, judicial scriveners, and the Japan Kominka Association.

The business model combines one-time professional service fees on property transactions and renovations (e.g., contract signing at ¥150,000, due diligence at ¥150,000, build management at 5% of building cost, reform management at 10% of reform cost) with recurring monthly management and Airbnb-management subscriptions (e.g., ¥20,000/month expanded support; ¥77,500–¥205,000/month Airbnb operations). The company has extended its model beyond services with the HINOKI Stays sub-brand — a hospitality business operating renovated traditional timber homes, including the newly launched HINOKI STAYS Tea House on Omishima island (May 2026) — and offers fractional ownership and direct capital investment products in AKIYA2.0 Inc. and its property-holding vehicles. Customers are primarily individual non-resident foreigners (retirees, lifestyle buyers, investors) purchasing second/investment properties in rural Japan, with two named testimonials (Celia M. and Vwendla & Shannon) and government partners in Ishikawa Prefecture anchoring its rural-revitalization positioning. Strategic backing comes from Japan Travel KK, a related inbound-tourism firm whose CEO is AKIYA2.0 co-founder Terrie Lloyd.

Name

AKIYA2.0

Legal name

AKIYA2.0 Inc

Website

https://akiya2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AKIYA2.0 is a Tokyo-based real estate services company founded in 2024 that helps non-resident foreign buyers purchase, renovate, manage, and commercialize traditional Japanese akiya houses, also operating the HINOKI Stays hospitality sub-brand and fractional ownership investment products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Services (Akiya and Kominka Property Services)

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote/Alternative Accommodation Management (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Glamping) (BPAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Akiya property services
• Property renovation management
• Overseas real estate services
• Traditional house restoration
• Short-term rental management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Purchase Services: Fees for property search, site inspections, due diligence, contract signing, and legal support
2. Renovation Management Services: Project management fees based on building/reform costs, plus concept and feasibility services
3. Property Management Services: Monthly management fees for overseas property owners covering utilities, taxes, maintenance
4. Commercialization/Airbnb Management: Pre-launch setup fees and monthly operational management for short-term rentals
5. Asset Business - HINOKI Stays: Company-operated hospitality business with fractional ownership and capital investment opportunities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AKIYA2.0 provides an end-to-end service platform for non-resident buyers of akiya (vacant Japanese houses), covering property search and purchase support, renovation project management with traditional craftsmen, ongoing overseas property administration, and short-term rental commercialization through its HINOKI Stays hospitality sub-brand. The company also offers fractional ownership and capital investment opportunities in renovated kominka properties. All services are delivered through a proprietary multilingual website platform accessible in English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Product overview

AKIYA2.0 is a real estate renovation and property services company offering a full lifecycle ecosystem for buying and managing akiya (vacant Japanese homes). The core offering consists of four interconnected services: BUY (property search and purchase), RENOVATE (project management with local craftsmen), MANAGE (overseas property administration), and COMMERCIALIZE (short-term rental/Airbnb management). The company also operates HINOKI Stays as its hospitality sub-brand, renovating traditional kominka homes into hotel-grade accommodations for rural tourism. Investment products include Fractional Ownership and Capital Investment opportunities. An Akiya Search Platform with interactive map and Smart Search Alerts supports the property discovery process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HINOKI Stays: The company's operating brand name for renovated traditional Japanese timber homes converted into hospitality accommodations. Represents the company's focus on authentic materials and high-grade facilities, with each house including a luxurious hinoki wooden bath as a signature touch.

Products and services

• BUY Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Client found and purchased property within 3 months with full advisory support

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Japan TravelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner platform for inbound tourism services, appearing in AKIYA2.0's partner showcase
• Real Estate (re-estate.co.jp)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate partner platform referenced in partner showcase
• Seki-Ken (sekikensetsu.com)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction/renovation partner referenced in AKIYA2.0's partner network
• Miraibi KK (miraibi.info)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner referenced in AKIYA2.0's partner network
• Japan Kominka Association (kominka.net)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation focused on traditional Japanese house preservation and revitalization, key strategic partner for AKIYA2.0's mission
• Japan Partnership HoldingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership holdings company referenced in partner showcase
• Metropolis (metropolisjapan.com)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for lifestyle content and marketing reach in Japan
• Suzu City HallmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Ishikawa Prefecture, supporting rural revitalization initiatives
• Wajima City HallmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto Peninsula region, supporting regional revitalization through akiya projects
• Temple University Japan CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for internship programs, hosting students from this institution
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for internship programs, hosting students from this institution
• National Taiwan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for internship programs, hosting students from this institution
• Ohki Shigetaka (Judicial Scrivener)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJudicial scrivener working closely with AKIYA2.0 since 2024 to support buyers through the legal side of akiya transactions, including property registration, title transfers, and compliance

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AkiyaMart: AkiyaMart is a dedicated online marketplace helping foreigners search and purchase akiya (vacant Japanese homes), making it the closest direct competitor to AKIYA2.0's BUY service and overall akiya marketplace positioning.
• StayJapan: StayJapan operates a vacation-rental platform specializing in rural Japanese homes including kominka, directly overlapping with AKIYA2.0's COMMERCIALIZE service and HINOKI Stays offering.
• Resort Solutions: Resort Solutions is a vacation rental management firm operating in Japan with full-service STR management similar to AKIYA2.0's COMMERCIALIZE tiered offering.

Emerging players

• Not A Hotel: Not A Hotel is a Japanese brand operating architect-designed rural accommodations with fractional/timeshare ownership, directly comparable to AKIYA2.0's HINOKI Stays asset business and fractional ownership product.

Broad incumbents

• Hoshino Resorts: Hoshino Resorts operates a portfolio of luxury ryokan and rural resort properties across Japan, representing an established incumbent in the rural Japanese hospitality space where HINOKI Stays competes.
• Vacasa: Vacasa is a global full-service vacation rental manager with Japan presence, comparably positioning it against AKIYA2.0's COMMERCIALIZE service although at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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