80 days

What 80 days does

Eighty Days Inc. is a Tokyo-based Destination Management Company (DMC) founded in 2016 as an accredited Yunus Social Business Company. It designs and sells fully customized, privately guided luxury tours of Japan, covering all 47 prefectures through a network of local guides, artisans, and municipal partners. Its core service lines are Custom Tours (individual and group FIT luxury travel), MICE event management (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions), and Educational Tours delivered in partnership with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau's "Discover Tokyo" project. The firm also operates a catalog of named sub-products (Tokyo Island Hopping, Sacred Mountains of Dewa, Samurai Craft, Sawara Festival, Fukushima Revitalization) and traditional cultural experiences (yakatabune, geisha, taiko, sumo, bonsai) as building blocks for bespoke itineraries.

The company operates a service-only model with no proprietary technology platform: bookings are initiated through website inquiry forms (categorized by Trip, Media, Corporate, and MICE), proposals are delivered via email, and operations are run from a single Tokyo headquarters (Grace Rotary Bldg 8F, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku). Pricing is fully custom and quote-based, with markups and fees on accommodations, guides, transport, and experiences; cancellation fees scale from 20% to 100% depending on proximity to trip date. Revenue streams are Custom Tour Package Sales (treated as one-time transactions), MICE Services, and Educational Tour Services, all sold direct with no third-party resellers or marketplaces. The GTM is sales-led and high-touch, relying on website inbound, referrals, tourism bureau partnerships, and inbound PR coverage (Time Out, Nikkei MJ, Niigata Nippo). The firm differentiates on three axes: a Yunus Social Business-aligned mission directing demand to rural and regional areas, comprehensive 47-prefecture coverage, and a 20+ person multilingual team serving international clients across FIT, MICE, and educational segments.

Name

80 days

Legal name

Eighty Days Inc.

Website

https://80days.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eighty Days is a Tokyo-based destination management company founded in 2016 that designs and sells fully customized luxury tours of all 47 Japanese prefectures for international FIT travelers, MICE clients, and educational groups, operating through a multilingual in-house travel design team and a network of local guides.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Management Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Events-Integrated Corporate Travel (TMCs with Meetings/Groups) (THACAAAH), Inbound DMCs (Full-Service Ground Handling) (THAKAEAA), Destination & Itinerary Management (DMC-Led Experiences, Excursions, VIP Access) (THAHANAE)

Keywords

• Custom luxury tours
• Destination management services
• MICE event planning
• Inbound tourism Japan
• Sustainable cultural travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Tour Package Sales: Eighty Days generates revenue by designing and selling fully-customized tour packages to international and domestic travelers visiting Japan. Tours include accommodation reservations, transportation arrangements, guide services, and experience bookings across all 47 Japanese prefectures. Pricing varies significantly based on trip duration, destinations, accommodation tier, and included experiences. The company acts as the tour operator and receives the full tour price from customers, then pays suppliers (hotels, guides, transport providers) from this revenue.
2. MICE Services: Eighty Days provides specialized MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) services for corporate groups, including venue selection, accommodation, transportation logistics, and team-building experiences. Revenue is generated through service fees and markups on supplier bookings for these corporate events.
3. Educational Tour Services: The company creates educational tours and school visit programs in partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau's 'Discover Tokyo' project, facilitating cultural exchange programs for student groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eighty Days is a Tokyo-based Destination Management Company (DMC) that designs and operates privately guided, custom-designed luxury tours covering all 47 Japanese prefectures, with services including custom itinerary design, local guide coordination, accommodation and transportation reservations, and cultural experience bookings. The company also delivers MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) event management services for corporate groups and educational tour programs in partnership with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau. Pricing is fully quote-based and customized to client specifications including destinations, duration, accommodation tier, and included experiences.

Product overview

Eighty Days is a Destination Management Company (DMC) founded in 2016 offering custom-designed luxury tours across all 47 prefectures of Japan. The core product portfolio consists of three main service lines: Custom Tours (privately guided individual and group adventures), MICE Services (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions event management), and Educational Tours (school visit programs). The company also offers specialized sub-products including Tokyo Island Hopping, Sacred Mountains of Dewa, Samurai Craft, and Sawara Festival participation tours, along with traditional Japanese cultural experiences such as Yakatabune dinners, Geisha performances, Taiko drum experiences, and Sumo wrestling visits. Eighty Days positions itself as a sustainable tourism operator accredited by Yunus Social Business, focusing on rural economic development and traditional culture preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Tours Privately guided, custom-designed luxury tours tailored to individual interests and preferences, covering all 47 prefectures of Japan with local expert tour guides for FIT and group travelers.
• MICE Services End-to-end Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions event management services in Japan including venue selection, accommodation arrangements, transportation logistics, and team-building cultural experiences for corporate clients.
• Educational Tours School visit programs and educational tours partnered with Tokyo Conventions & Visitors Bureau under the Discover Tokyo project, facilitating cultural exchange for student groups.
• Tokyo Island Hopping Tour Eco-tourism tour of Tokyo's islands partnered with local company Dive Station Base for wildlife preservation and conservation education experiences.
• Sacred Mountains of Dewa Tour Hiking tour through ancient pilgrimage paths in the Sacred Mountains of Dewa using sustainable local transportation in uncontaminated natural surroundings.
• Samurai Craft Tour Tour featuring visits to local artisans and traditional crafts, including a stop at a local water shrine for cultural immersion.
• Sawara Festival Experience Interactive festival participation tour allowing visitors to join local participants in harvest celebration parades at the Sawara Festival.
• Four National Treasure Castles Tour Specialty tour featuring visits to Japan's four National Treasure castles for cultural and historical sightseeing.
• Fukushima Revitalization Tour Official Eighty Days tour for the Tokyo government-operated Fukushima revitalization project, showcasing areas affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami to support regional economic recovery and raise awareness of the region's attractions.

Quantifiable outcome

• The company has been operating since 2016 and serves international clients from multiple countries including USA, Canada, and other markets, indicating sustained business growth.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Osaka Convention & Tourism BureaumajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026Official partnership with the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau announced in July 2026. This partnership enables Eighty Days to provide enhanced destination services for MICE events and leisure travel in the Osaka region, with promotional support and access to exclusive venues and experiences.
• Asia Sustainable Travel (AST)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Eighty Days became a member of Asia Sustainable Travel in 2026, demonstrating commitment to sustainable tourism practices. The organization supports companies in implementing responsible travel initiatives and provides networking opportunities within the sustainable tourism ecosystem.
• Yunus Centre / Yunus Social BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Eighty Days is an accredited Yunus Social Business Company, certified by Professor Muhammad Yunus (founder of Grameen Bank and Nobel Peace Prize recipient). This accreditation aligns the company with social business principles focused on solving social problems rather than maximizing profit. The partnership provides credibility for the company's mission-driven approach to tourism that benefits local communities.
• Tokyo Convention & Visitors BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the 'Discover Tokyo' project promoting cultural exchange programs, particularly for educational tours and school visit programs. The partnership enables Eighty Days to facilitate programs that bring international students to Tokyo and connect them with local schools and cultural experiences.
• Dive Station BaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal eco-tourism company partner for the Tokyo Island Hopping tour. Founder Yuki Kusachi actively works toward educating the public in wildlife preservation and eco-conservation through visits to schools and hospitals. The partnership enables ethical wildlife viewing experiences in the Tokyo islands region.
• Travelife SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEighty Days achieved Travelife Partner certification, demonstrating compliance with sustainability standards in tourism. Travelife is an international accreditation program that helps travel companies measure and improve their environmental and social impact.
• IATA (TIDS Recognition)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial travel agency recognition through IATA's TIDS (Travel Industry Designation System), indicating compliance with international travel industry standards and access to airline booking systems and industry resources.
• Regional Revitalization and Inbound Tourism CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEighty Days joined the Regional Revitalization and Inbound Tourism Council in November 2024, aligning with government initiatives to promote tourism to rural and regional areas of Japan that have been affected by population decline and limited economic opportunities.
• Tokyo Government Fukushima Revitalization ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial travel agency for a Tokyo government-operated Fukushima revitalization project. The company sends visitors to appreciate Fukushima's beauty that has been overshadowed by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, contributing to regional economic recovery and raising awareness of the region's attractions.
• Hachidori ElectricminorOthersEighty Days uses Hachidori Electric, a carbon neutral electricity company that donates to other nature-sourced electric companies. This partnership supports the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint as a sustainable tourism operator.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InsideJapan Tours: Boutique DMC specializing in custom and small-group tours across Japan with strong cultural immersion focus. Directly comparable to Eighty Days in target customer (international FIT, MICE), bespoke-itinerary model, and emphasis on off-the-beaten-path experiences.
• Walk Japan: Long-standing Japan DMC focused on cultural, rural, and walking-based tours for international travelers. Mirrors Eighty Days' 47-prefecture rural emphasis and educational/sustainability positioning as a competing niche specialist.
• Oku Japan: Bespoke Japan-focused DMC offering custom itineraries and luxury travel services to international visitors. Closely comparable in custom-tour model, customer base, and DMC operating structure.
• All Japan Tours: Tour operator running guided and custom tours across Japan for international travelers. Overlaps with Eighty Days' DMC services, tour leader network, and customer segments (FIT, group, educational).
• Select Japan Tours: Custom-tour specialist focused on small-group and private Japanese itineraries. Directly comparable boutique DMC with overlapping customer segments and tailor-made service model.

Broad incumbents

• JTB (Japan Travel Bureau): Largest Japanese travel agency with full DMC and MICE capabilities globally. Comparable as an industry peer but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geography; relevant as the dominant incumbent Eighty Days competes against for inbound corporate MICE and FIT bookings.
• H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Major Japanese outbound-and-inbound travel agency with international destinations including Japan tours. Broad incumbent comparable on customer base and DMC/MICE activities but positioned at mass-market versus Eighty Days' luxury bespoke niche.

Emerging players

• Klook Japan: Online activities-and-experiences marketplace with significant inventory of Japan tours and attractions. Comparable on Japan inbound travel experiences but differs as a self-serve marketplace versus Eighty Days' high-touch custom design model.
• GetYourGuide: Global marketplace for tours, activities, and attractions with deep Japan inventory. Overlaps on Japan sightseeing product but operates via instant-book platform rather than bespoke DMC services.

Regional players

• Luxury Japan Travel (Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau partners): Tokyo CVB's affiliated DMC network providing MICE and luxury travel services. Comparable on DMC/MICE service profile and destination coverage through official public-sector channels in Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EIGHTYDAYSJAPAN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDKQ3vf9DilugRI_s977tOg
• Facebookfacebook.com/80DaysJapan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/80days-japan
• Instagraminstagram.com/80daysjapan

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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