ONLYONE TRAVEL, a Pioneer in Unique Custom-Made Journeys, Raises 100 Million Yen

12.02.2025 - 07:35:56

ONLYONE TRAVEL, a Pioneer in Unique Custom-Made Journeys, Raises 100 Million Yen. Launching Curated Adventurous Tours and Hotel Management Business to Bring "Life-Changing" Travel Experiences to More People

(Headquarters: Tokyo; CEO: Yosuke Yamada), which specializes in planning and attending custom-made journeys, has successfully raised 100 million yen through more than 20 individual investors.

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Victoria falls tour operated by ONLYONE TRAVEL (Graphic: Business Wire)

The Company operates as a travel agency that curates unique, one-of-a-kind experiences worldwide. Our vision is to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime journey by blending "the beauty of our one and only planet" with "your one and only life." We provide entirely bespoke travel experiences tailored to our clients’ family structures, life stages, and financial situations. Founded in 2012 in Panama, we expanded into Africa in 2018 and now offer tours across Latin America, Africa, and inbound travel to Japan.

In the travel industry, it is common for different entities to handle tour planning, sales, and on-site service operations, often leading to increased costs due to multiple intermediary fees. By managing planning, sales, and operations in-house, our Company reduces customer costs while enhancing the value we deliver.

CEO Yosuke has traveled the world for over 20 years and deeply believes that "life-changing" travel experiences enrich lives. Inspired by these personal experiences, our Company has designed "only one" unique travel experiences worldwide while extensively researching "experiential luxury," which prioritizes the value derived from experiences over material wealth.

The funds raised will be utilized for business expansion and to maximize experiential value, aiming to provide "life-changing" travel experiences to a broader audience.

Purpose of Fundraising:
(1) Launch of "Curated" Adventurous Tours
Leveraging our expertise in custom-made tours, we will introduce small-group curated tours. These tours will offer exclusive access to remote locations and extraordinary experiences that are difficult to reach independently. By the end of 2025, we aim to launch at least three small-group tours per country across 30 countries, totaling 100 tours.

(2) Commencement of Hotel Management Business
In addition to tour services, we are launching a hotel management business, covering safari lodges in Kenya, estates with vast landscapes, and beach resorts. This initiative will establish a new revenue stream while offering our signature "experiential luxury" in collaboration with partner hotels.

(3) Expansion into New Global Markets
We will establish offices in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and India to attract more travelers from these regions.