What Kokusai Kogyo Osaka does

Kokusai Kogyo Osaka (株式会社国際興業大阪, KOKUSAIKOGYOOSAKA.CO.,LTD.) is a privately held Japanese transportation company headquartered in Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, and a member of the Kokusai Kogyo Group. Its current corporate form dates to a March 2004 merger of Osaka Kotsu and the Osaka branch of Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd., with a subsequent April 2011 merger adding Kokusai Kogyo Kobe. It operates approximately 600 taxis and hire vehicles across six bases in Osaka (Awaji, Abiko, Ibaraki, Settsu) and Kobe/Akashi, employing roughly 1,300 group-wide. Registered capital is 9,800万円 (98 million yen).

The company's service portfolio spans metered taxi (including JPN TAXI-certified UD universal-design vehicles, EV taxis introduced May 2023, and the 陣痛タクシー labor-pain taxi for expectant mothers), chauffeur-driven hire (Crown and Alphard/Hiace fleets), jumbo taxis, and chartered sightseeing buses in the 27-60 seat range. Operations are supported by a GPS-AVM mobile dispatch system, an IVR automated voice and VIVR web dispatch ordering platform (introduced August 2025), and integration with the GO app plus DiDi and Uber in the Kobe area. Specialized offerings include airport direct dial service, NRS rideshare driver recruitment (July 2024), corporate ticket contracts (valid across Kansai, Tokyo metro, and Fukuoka), and adjacent in-house vehicle maintenance at North and South factories.

Revenue is generated primarily through metered taxi fares, time-based hire charter rates, and unit-priced tour bus charters, with smaller recurring contributions from vehicle maintenance and real-estate leasing. Customers include individual consumers across the Kansai region, corporate accounts via ticket contracts and executive hire, and tour/group operators. The company is government-certified to the highest three-star level under the Japan Bus Association Chartered Bus Operator Safety Evaluation (September 2016), Green Management Certification (May 2008), Two-Star Workplace (November 2024), and Women Driver Support Company (2023 and 2025 across multiple branches). It accepts cash, all major credit card brands, mobile wallets (iD, Osaifu-Keitai), ten transit IC cards including ICOCA and Suica, QR-code payments, and corporate taxi tickets.

Name

Kokusai Kogyo Osaka

Legal name

株式会社国際興業大阪 (KOKUSAIKOGYOOSAKA.CO.,LTD.)

Website

https://kkg-osaka.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kokusai Kogyo Osaka is a privately held Japanese transportation company operating approximately 600 taxis, chauffeur-driven hire, jumbo taxis, and sightseeing buses across the Osaka and Kobe metropolitan areas, serving both individual consumers and corporate accounts under the Kokusai Kogyo Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ground Passenger Transportation

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Taxi Dispatch & Fleet Management Operators (Radio/Call Center) (TLAFAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Licensed Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) / Minicab Operators (TLAFAHAC), E-Hailing Taxi Aggregators (Licensed Taxi Dispatch Platforms) (THADADAC), Integrated Ticketing & Fare Management (Capping, Passes, Validators) (THADALAC)

Keywords

• Passenger taxi services
• Chartered sightseeing buses
• Chauffeur hire services
• Jumbo group transportation
• Vehicle fleet maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. タクシー旅客運送 (Taxi Passenger Transport): Metered taxi fares based on time-distance combined pricing. Revenue derived from individual consumer rides, corporate accounts via taxi tickets, and special services such as labor taxi (陣痛タクシー), kids taxi, airport direct service, and rideshare driver services. Primary revenue driver.
2. ハイヤー・贷切サービス (Chauffeur-driven Hire & Charter Services): Time-based charter rates for premium sedan (Crown) and jumbo (Hiace/Alphard) vehicles with hourly pricing. Includes fixed-rate packages for golf接送 and airport transfers. Revenue from VIP corporate transport, weddings, sightseeing, and golf outings.
3. 観光バス (Sightseeing/Tour Bus): Charter bus revenue based on time and distance. Fleet includes large buses (57-60 seats) and medium buses (27 seats). Revenue from corporate trips, school excursions, weddings/funerals, and tourism. Cancellation penalties apply. Bus guide services available for additional fee.
4. 自動車整備事業 (Vehicle Maintenance Services): Vehicle inspection, oil changes, bodywork, painting, and mandatory vehicle inspections (継続検査/、車検証) for passenger cars, buses, and trucks. Operated at North Factory (Higashiyodogawa) and South Factory (Abiko).
5. 不动产賃貸 (Real Estate Leasing): Commercial and residential property leasing including rental apartments, a Yamada Denki retail store, and a group home facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kokusai Kogyo Osaka is a Kansai-region passenger ground transportation operator running metered taxi, premium chauffeur-driven hire, jumbo group taxi, and chartered sightseeing bus services across Osaka, Kobe, and Akashi, with approximately 600 vehicles and 1,300 group employees. Its mobile dispatch is powered by a proprietary GPS-AVM real-time fleet tracking system, complemented by IVR automated voice dispatch, VIVR web ordering, the GO app, and DiDi/Uber integration. Adjacent revenue is generated from vehicle maintenance and inspection workshops and real-estate leasing.

Product overview

Kokusai Kogyo Osaka is a diversified transportation group offering a portfolio of interconnected mobility services. Its core offerings are organized around three primary service lines: (1) Taxi services including standard metered taxis (with UD/Universal Design and EV variants), specialized Labor Pain Taxis for expectant mothers, and a rideshare driver program under Japan's NRS framework; (2) Premium chauffeur (ハイヤー) and Jumbo Taxi services for VIP transfers and group travel; and (3) Charter sightseeing buses ranging from 27-seat mid-size to 60-seat large buses. These are supported by technology platforms including GPS-AVM real-time dispatch, IVR/VIVR automated ordering systems, a Mobile PC Call corporate ordering tool, and integration with third-party ride-hailing apps (GO, DiDi, Uber). The group also operates adjacent businesses in vehicle maintenance, real estate rental, and administers a dedicated Kobe subsidiary (Kokusai Kogyo Kobe). Payment integration spans、交通系 IC cards (ICOCA, Suica, TOICA, SUGOCA, Kitaca, PASMO, manaca, nimoca, は榕かけん), mobile wallets (iD, お榕かいふ띠ー), and all major credit card brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taxi (メータータクシー) Metered taxi service operating across Osaka, Kobe, and Akashi areas, offering non-smoking all-vehicle fleet with ozone deodorization, GPS-AVM real-time dispatch, GO app and IVR/VIVR booking, plus IC card, QR code, mobile wallet, and credit-card payment. Targeted at individual consumers and corporate accounts requiring point-to-point transport.
• Chauffeur-driven Hire (ハイヤー) Premium reserved chauffeur-driven transportation service using high-end domestic vehicles (Crown Super Saloon and Crown Royal Saloon) with time-based hourly charter pricing (1–6 hour blocks). Targeted at VIP corporate transfers, executive transport, weddings, sightseeing, and golf outings in the Kansai region.
• Jumbo Taxi (ジャンボタクシー) Large-capacity taxi service using HiAce Grand Cabin (8–9 passengers) and Alphard (5 passengers) vehicles with hourly charter pricing (minimum 2-hour blocks). Designed for group family events, weddings, funerals, sightseeing, golf outings, and corporate gatherings.
• Sightseeing/Tour Bus (観光バス) Chartered sightseeing bus service covering mid-size 27-passenger to large 57–60-passenger vehicles, equipped with TV, DVD, karaoke, refrigerator, rotatable salon seats, and wheelchair lifts. Service delivered to schools, corporations, associations, wedding/funeral parties, and travel agencies on time-and-distance-based charter pricing with bus-guide add-on.
• Labor Pain Taxi (陣痛タクシー) Specialized 24/7 taxi service for expectant mothers in labor, providing safe transport to designated partner hospitals. Available to registered members in Osaka (Awaji/Abiko) and Kobe/Akashi areas via dedicated hotline, with the Kobe service supported by the Kobe City Government Outing Taxi Coupon program.
• Universal Design (UD/JPN TAXI) Taxi Japan Ministry-certified Universal Design taxi service featuring assist grips, seat-back assist boards, and wheelchair-accessible ramps for elderly passengers, wheelchair users, expectant mothers, and families with children, offered at standard taxi fares.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Taxi Electric vehicle taxi fleet operated in the Osaka area as an eco-friendly transport option, supporting the company's decarbonization and sustainability commitments.
• Rideshare Driver Service (NRS) Supplementary taxi service under Japan's Nairo-Kigyo Katsuyo Jigyo (NRS / Japan-type rideshare) framework, recruiting private vehicle drivers (10 years or newer vehicles) to provide rides during taxi-shortage periods in Osaka and Kobe city centers, subject to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism permit.
• Corporate Taxi Ticket (タクシーチケット) Prepaid corporate taxi ticket program enabling businesses to procure taxi rides for employees and clients in bulk, with consolidated billing. Tickets purchased by phone, email, or FAX with a 10-ticket minimum order and 1-year validity, accepted across Kansai, Tokyo metropolitan area, and Fukuoka.
• Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection Service (自動車整備) Vehicle maintenance, repair, and inspection service for passenger cars, buses, and trucks, including periodic maintenance, oil changes, bodywork, painting, and vehicle shaken (車検) certification. Operated at North Factory (Higashiyodogawa) and South Factory (Abiko).
• Real Estate Leasing Service (不動産賃貸) Commercial and residential property leasing business including rental apartments, a Yamada Denki retail store, and a group home facility, generating recurring rental income for the group.
• Mobile PC Call (モバイルPCコール) Corporate Dispatch PC-based taxi dispatch ordering service for corporate clients, allowing multiple taxi orders without phone calls, real-time vehicle tracking, and direct integration with the Kokusai Kogyo Osaka dispatch center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 重大事故ゼロ・人身事故ゼロ achieved in FY2027 (April 2027 - March 2028) bus operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IVR/VIVR System ProvidercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025IVR (automated voice taxi dispatch) and VIVR (web-based taxi dispatch order system) introduced August 2025, enabling 24/7 automated dispatch capability without human operator intervention. The IVR system automatically registers customer information and dispatches vehicles.
• Bus Companies — 職域ワクチン接種応援バス (Workplace Vaccination Support Bus)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Six bus companies coordinated to provide workplace vaccination support buses during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced June 2021. Demonstrates cooperative relationships within the bus industry for public health initiatives.
• Kobe City Government — お出かけタクシークーポン (Outing Taxi Coupon Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Partnership with Kobe City to provide outing taxi coupons for pregnant residents of Kobe City (Chuo-ku and Nishi-ku). Launched September 2020. Supports expectant mothers with subsidized taxi transportation to prenatal care appointments.
• MOV (現在の「GO」) — 次世代タクシー配車アプリ (Next-Generation Taxi Dispatch App)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2019Launched next-generation taxi dispatch smartphone app MOV (rebranded as GO) in July 2019 (Reiwa 1), providing app-based taxi dispatch as a core digital distribution channel. The app integrates with the broader GO ecosystem for nationwide coverage.
• JR West ICOCA / NTT Docomo iDcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019ICOCA electronic money payment system (JR West) and iD (NTT Docomo Osaifu Keitai) launched February 2013, enabling electronic payment for taxi rides in the Osaka area. ICOCA is a major Kansai-region transit card used by millions of daily commuters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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