KEIKYU KOTSU K.K.

What KEIKYU KOTSU K.K. does

Umikaze Kotsu K.K. (うみかぜ交通株式会社) is a private Japanese taxi operator founded in 1948 and operating as a member of the six-company Keikyu Taxi Group under the diversified Keikyu Corporation (Keikyu Electric Railway) conglomerate. The company runs seven branch offices along the Keikyu Electric Railway corridor from Shinagawa in Tokyo through Yokohama, Kamakura, Zushi, Hayama, and Yokosuka to the Miura Peninsula, supplemented by dedicated taxi stands at 30+ Keikyu rail stations. Its core offering is metered point-to-point taxi service with time-distance combined fare calculation, plus a flat-rate airport-transfer product (Haneda and Narita) covering Tokyo 23 wards, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Kamakura, Zushi, and Hayama with disabled-passenger discounts. Specialized products include a childcare taxi service for families with infants/toddlers (National Childcare Taxi Association certified), hourly charter rentals, a corporate taxi-ticket system with cross-acceptance across partner groups (Odakyu, Kanachuko, Keio Motor), monthly parking at Narakame Parking (86 spaces), and a self-service coin car wash.

The technology stack is operational rather than software-platform-native: a wireless dispatch center with radio-routed assignment across the seven branches, in-vehicle ETC units for discounted highway tolls, time-distance meters, navigation systems, and integration with the third-party GO smartphone ride-hailing app for consumer location-based hailing. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, predictive dispatch, or in-house software platform development; the company's digital footprint is delivered through the parent-group GO ecosystem and a 2026 relaunched corporate website (umikaze-kotsu.jp).

Revenue is generated across five streams: metered taxi fares (usage-based, time-distance, with 22:00-05:00 late-night surcharge and a revised 2026-04-20 Tokyo tariff), fixed-fare airport transfers (transaction-based, zone-priced), hourly charters (¥6,050 first hour, ¥2,730 per 30-minute increment, with optional child seat and vehicle designation fees), corporate taxi-ticket contracts (consolidated monthly billing, no issuance fees), and monthly parking subscription revenue. Customer segments span a fragmented general-public long tail (street hail, station stands, phone dispatch, GO app), corporate accounts using the ticket system, and the niche childcare-taxi segment. Forward signals include a 2018 electric micro-mobility pilot with Keikyu Electric Railway, Yokohama National University, and Yokohama City, and recurring regulatory and digital-channel updates through 2026.

Name

KEIKYU KOTSU K.K.

Legal name

うみかぜ交通株式会社

Website

https://keikyu-taxi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Umikaze Kotsu K.K. is a private Japanese taxi operator and member of the six-company Keikyu Taxi Group under Keikyu Corporation, running seven branches and 30+ station taxi stands along the Keikyu rail corridor from Tokyo to the Miura Peninsula. It offers metered service, fixed-fare Haneda/Narita airport transfers, corporate taxi-ticket contracts, and childcare taxi services to general consumers, corporate clients, and inbound travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ground Passenger Transportation (Taxi Services)

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Taxi & Ground Transportation Operators (TLAFAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Airport & Event Ride Services (Dedicated Queues/Permits) (THAIAGAK), Ride-Hailing & Taxi Aggregation Platforms (BPAMAIAE), Taxi-Hail Aggregators & Dispatch Platforms (E-Hail for Licensed Taxis) (TLAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Taxi services
• Airport transfers
• Fixed-fare taxi
• Corporate transportation
• Ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanagawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metered Taxi Fares: Standard metered taxi fares using time-distance combination meters (時距併用制). Fares increase based on distance traveled and time spent in slow traffic (below 10km/h). Plus late-night surcharges (22:00-05:00). Revised April 20, 2026 for Tokyo Special Ward/Tres areas.
2. Fixed-Fare Airport Taxi Services: Pre-booked flat-rate taxi fares for transfers between designated areas and Haneda/Narita airports. Rates vary by origin zone and time of day (standard vs. late-night). Wheelchair-accessible (UD) vehicles available. Highway tolls charged separately.
3. Hourly Charter Service (時間貸切り): Time-based charter taxi service billed at approved hourly rates. Starting at 1 hour minimum. Available with optional child seat (¥500/ride) and vehicle designation (¥1,000). Operated at selected branches.
4. Corporate Taxi Ticket Contracts: Corporate account billing system using pre-issued taxi tickets. Monthly consolidated invoicing eliminates per-ride receipt processing. No issuance fees, service charges, or stamp duties. Tickets valid across all 6 group companies plus partner operators (Odakyu Taxi, Kanachuko Taxi, Keio Motor).
5. Monthly Parking Rental: Monthly rental of parking spaces (月極駐車場) at the 泥亀駐車場 facility near 金沢区総合新政楼, Kanagawa. 86 capacity. Monthly rent negotiable, one-month security deposit, bank transfer or auto-debit payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Umikaze Kotsu K.K. operates a taxi transportation business centered on the Keikyu Electric Railway corridor in Tokyo and Kanagawa, offering metered street-hail and dispatch rides, pre-booked flat-rate transfers to Haneda and Narita airports, hourly charter service, corporate taxi ticket contracts with consolidated monthly billing, and certified childcare-taxi service for families with infants and toddlers. The company also generates ancillary revenue from a monthly parking facility (Narakame Parking, 86 spaces) and a coin-operated car wash.

Product overview

Umikaze Kotsu K.K. operates as a taxi service company under the Keikyu Taxi Group, providing safe and comfortable transportation centered around the Keikyu Electric Railway lines. The company's core offerings include standard taxi dispatch services across Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture areas, fixed-fare airport taxi services to both Haneda and Narita airports, and specialized services such as childcare taxis for families with young children. The company also operates complementary businesses including monthly parking facilities and coin-operated car wash stations. Corporate clients can utilize a taxi ticket system for streamlined expense management, while individual customers can access services through telephone reservations or the GO smartphone application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haneda Airport Fixed-Fare Taxi (羽田空港定額タクシー) Pre-negotiated flat-rate taxi transfer service to Haneda Airport regardless of traffic conditions, with wheelchair-accessible (UD) vehicles and origins spanning Tokyo 23 wards (Edogawa, Taito, Chiyoda, Kita, Itabashi, etc.) and Yokohama wards (Konan, Nishi, Naka, Minami, Isogo, Kanazawa, Sakae). Late-night surcharge between 22:00 and 05:00. Highway tolls charged separately.
• Narita Airport Fixed-Fare Taxi (成田空港定額タクシー) Pre-booked flat-rate taxi transfer service to Narita Airport regardless of traffic conditions, covering seven origin zones including Tokyo 23 wards (5 zones), Kawasaki, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Kamakura, Zushi, and Hayama. Standard daytime / late-night / disabled daytime / disabled late-night fare tiers apply. Wheelchair-accessible (UD) vehicles available. Highway tolls charged separately. Advance reservation required.
• General Taxi Dispatch Service (タクシーのご案内) Metered taxi dispatch and reservation service covering Tokyo 23 wards, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the Miura Peninsula. Customers can request pickups via telephone to each of the 7 branch dispatch centers, by street-hailing vacant taxis, via the GO smartphone app, or at Keikyu line taxi stands. Time-distance combination fares apply with late-night surcharge between 22:00 and 05:00.
• Corporate Taxi Ticket System (タクシーチケット) Corporate billing program where companies receive pre-printed taxi tickets; employees present a ticket per ride, and the company receives monthly consolidated invoicing eliminating per-ride receipt processing. Tickets valid across all 6 Keikyu Taxi Group companies plus Odakyu Taxi, Kanachuko Taxi, and Keio Motor (Tokyo area outside 23 wards). No issuance fees, service charges, or stamp duties. Inquiries via 045-841-0015.
• Childcare Taxi (子育てタクシー) Specialized taxi service for families with infants and young children, with trained drivers assisting with heavy luggage and providing childcare support during travel. Drivers are certified through the National Childcare Taxi Association (一般社団法人全国子育てタクシー協会). 1-hour advance notice recommended for reservations. Available at Kamakura Ofune Office (0467-44-2214) and Kanazawa Seaside Office (045-701-6555).
• Hourly Charter Taxi (時間貸切) Time-based charter taxi service billed at approved hourly rates with 1-hour minimum booking. First hour ¥6,050, additional 30-minute increments ¥2,730. Optional child seat ¥500/ride and vehicle designation ¥1,000 add-ons. Operated at selected branches.
• Narakame Monthly Parking (月極駐車場 ならけ駐車場) Monthly rental of 86 parking spaces at Narakame Parking facility near Kanazawa Ward General Government Office (Kanagawa). Monthly rent is negotiable; one-month security deposit required; payment by bank transfer or auto-debit.
• Coin-Operated Car Wash (コイン洗車場) Self-service car wash facility with spray washing machines offering three service options: water wash, foam mousse, and super water-repellent treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safety recognition — 2 drivers received 警視庁交通部長賞 (优良運転者章) in 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 東京特別区・武三地区 Taxi Fare Union (東京特別区・武三地区 Taxi Association)coreOthers · 20 April 2026京急交通 品川営業所は東京特別区・武三地区の Taxi Fare Union に加盟し、同地区の Taxi 運賃改定 (2026年4月20日実施) に準拠。この改定は燃料費高騰、設備投資、労働環境改善のための措置。
• 京浜急行電鉄 / 横浜国立大学 / 横浜市coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2018Joint pilot experiment of electric small mobility vehicles (電動小型低速車, max speed 19km/h) in Yokohama Kanazawa-ku Tomioka-Nishi area. 京急文庫タクシー contributed drivers for the experiment, addressing local transportation gaps in areas unsuitable for standard bus routes. Large media coverage at launch event.
• 小田急タクシーグループ (Odakyu Taxi Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate taxi ticket (タクシーチケット) cross-acceptance partnership. Tickets issued by any 京急 Taxi Group company can be used in Odakyu Taxi Group vehicles, extending corporate account coverage beyond Keikyu group to the Odakyu rail corridor.
• 神奈中タクシーグループ (Kanachuko Taxi Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate taxi ticket cross-acceptance partnership. Kanachuko Taxi Group vehicles accept 京急 Taxi Group-issued corporate taxi tickets, expanding service coverage for corporate account clients.
• 京王自動車株式会社 (Keio Motor Co., Ltd.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate taxi ticket cross-acceptance partnership (東京23区・武三地区を除く). 京急 Taxi Group corporate tickets are accepted in Keio Motor vehicles outside the Tokyo 23-ward zone.
• GO (、出前館・MOV)coreTechnology or IntegrationGO ride-hailing app integration across all 京急 Taxi Group locations. Users can hail a taxi via the GO app by selecting their location on a map. All 7 branch offices support GO dispatch.
• 一般社団法人全国子育てタクシー協会 (National Childcare Taxi Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner上大岡営業부와金沢シーサイド営業부는 全国家庭Taxi協会に加盟し、幼儿连出行支援サービスを実施。研修を受けたドライバーが対応し、家族旅行の机场接送や日常生活の外出を手助한다.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nihon Kotsu (日本交通): Japan's largest taxi operator in Tokyo, offering premium city service, fixed-fare airport transfers, and corporate accounts. Direct competitor for shared Tokyo airport-transit and corporate-ticket demand along the Keikyu corridor.
• Green Cab (グリーンキャブ): Long-established Tokyo metropolitan taxi operator with multi-branch network, airport-route service, and corporate-account capability. Direct comparable in fleet dispersion and urban airport-transfer focus.
• Daiwa Motor Transportation (大和自動車交通): Tokyo and Kanagawa taxi operator with established airport ground transportation services and corporate accounts. Comparable mid-sized fleet, similar mixed retail/corporate business model, and overlapping service area.
• International Taxi (国際自動車): Premium Tokyo taxi and chartered transportation operator with multi-brand group (km Group, etc.). Comparable in premium-segment positioning, corporate accounts, and Haneda/Narita service coverage.
• Odakyu Taxi (小田急交通/京王自動車): Regional taxi group affiliated with Odakyu rail, also a partner via corporate ticket cross-acceptance. Operates as a peer for rail-corridor taxi demand while acting as a complementary coverage network for Keikyu's corporate accounts.
• Hinomaru Limousine (日の丸リムジン): Major Tokyo premium taxi and limousine operator serving corporate clients, airport transfers, and chartered transport. Competes head-on with Umikaze Kotsu for fixed-fare Haneda/Narita demand from Tokyo 23 wards.
• Checker Cab Group (チェッカーキャブグループ): Tokyo-area taxi group with airport limousine-style service and corporate accounts. Competes for fixed-fare airport rides and B2B transportation contracts in the same wards the Keikyu Taxi Group operates.

Broad incumbents

• Mobility Technologies (GO運営会社): Japan's dominant ride-hailing app operator whose GO platform aggregates taxi-fleet dispatch nationally. A partner for digital hailing but also a structural threat to incumbent taxi operators' pricing power and dispatch control.
• Toyota Mobility Service (JapanTaxi history): Toyota-affiliated mobility service operator with significant taxi and chartered transportation fleet, including involvement in the JapanTaxi app ecosystem. A broader industry incumbent with capital and platform resources exceeding Umikaze Kotsu's.

Regional players

• Kanachuko Taxi (かなちゅう交通グループ): Kanagawa-based taxi group also signed as a ticket cross-acceptance partner. Direct peer in shared Kanagawa service area and corporate-account infrastructure with overlapping geographic concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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