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COMPANYAbout Us

Our VisionPreserving Japanese Tradition, Building for the Future

AJ InterBridge Inc. aims to bridge Japan and the world by providing memorable experiences. In Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Hida-Takayama, we offer more than just machiya accommodations. By combining physical and digital experiences, we help travelers engage with Japan on a deeper, more meaningful level.

To share Japanese culture with the world, we challenge conventional thinking and operate three core businesses.

Our Businesses

We preserve and share the traditional beauty of Japan through three businesses that deliver memorable experiences.

HISTORYMilestones

  • June 2009
    AJ InterBridge Inc. established
  • August 2010
    Launched MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kyoto brand; opened first private machiya holiday house in Kyoto
  • August 2015
    Opened 20th private machiya holiday house
  • December 2016
    Opened 30th private machiya holiday house
  • January 2017
    Launched MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kanazawa brand; opened first private machiya holiday house in Kanazawa
  • July 2017
    Opened 50th private machiya holiday house
  • August 2018
    Opened designer machiya hotel SAIK 西玖 in Kanazawa
  • December 2018
    Launched MACHIYA KITCHEN catering service for guests
  • December 2018
    Opened designer machiya hotel THE MACHIYA KAMIUMEYA in Kyoto
  • May 2019
    Opened Sushi-Ten restaurant in Sydney, Australia
  • June 2019
    Launched eph Hotel brand; opened designer hotel eph KYOTO
  • July 2019
    Opened designer hotel eph TAKAYAMA in Hida-Takayama
  • September 2019
    Opened designer machiya hotel 謡町 UTAIMACHI in Kanazawa
  • November 2019
    Opened designer machiya hotel THE MACHIYA KAZAHAYA in Kyoto
  • December 2019
    Global travel and hospitality industry impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
  • April 2020
    Launched remote work and workation plans in response to pandemic
  • September 2020
    Opened designer machiya hotel THE MACHIYA EBISUYA in Kyoto
  • March 2021
    Launched travel web magazines "Machikaru" and "MACHIYA MAGAZINE"
  • August 2021
    Opened designer machiya hotel THE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA
  • September 2022
    Launched digital showroom PR service using social media
  • November 2022
    Reopened historic Matsunoyu bathhouse in Kanazawa (first revived sento in Ishikawa)
  • January 2023
    Operating 70 private machiya holiday houses
  • May 2023
    Inbound tourism demand recovery begins post-pandemic
  • June 2023
    Launched MACHIYA LOCALS kaiseki dining reservation platform
  • January 2024
    Operating 81 private machiya holiday houses
  • May 2024
    Opened 100th private machiya holiday house
  • November 2024
    Launched MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Takayama brand; opened first machiya in Takayama
  • October 2025
    Operating 127 total properties (including projects in progress)

COMPANY
INFOCorporate Profile

Company Name AJ InterBridge Inc.
Representative Hiroaki Araki
Established June 2009
Offices Tokyo Office (Head Office)
7F ACN Kyobashi Bldg., 2-12-9 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031
TEL: +81-3-6262-5251

Kyoto Office
7F Miyoshi Bldg., 400 Osaka-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8177
TEL: +81-75-708-5610
Business Activities
  • - Machiya Accommodation & Travel Services
  • - In-destination Experience Services
  • - Inbound Tourism Platform Operations

Join Us

Join us in shaping the future of travel!

From renovated machiya stays to cultural experiences, we bring the best of Japan to the world. Join us in this exciting challenge!

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