Izu Shaboten Resort
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6819
- Industry
- Services
- Category Detail
- Leisure & Recreation Facilities
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- January 1976
- Listing Year
- April 1990
- Official Website
- http://www.izu-sr.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
- Yahoo! Finance
- Yahoo! Finance
- Other Companies
- Yōji Katsudō Ken, Oriental Land, Takase, Daiun, Greenland Resort
Overview
Izu Shaboten Resort is a major service industry company founded in 1976, primarily operating leisure facilities in the Izu region while also engaging in video production and investment businesses.
Current Situation
Izu Shaboten Resort recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥5.489 billion, operating profit of approximately ¥1.191 billion, and net profit of approximately ¥906 million for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The core leisure business accounts for over 95% of sales, operating regionally focused tourist facilities such as Izu Shaboten Animal Park and Izu Granpal Park. In the entertainment business, it continues CM production through subsidiaries, and in the investment business, it pursues diversification through PE investments and M&A support. Financially, it maintains a stable foundation with net assets of approximately ¥5.762 billion and total assets of approximately ¥7.272 billion. While specific sustainability initiatives are not publicly disclosed, it focuses on regional revitalization and tourism promotion. Moving forward, it plans to address diversifying regional tourism needs through new facility developments and strengthened digital marketing. Competitors include Oriental Land and Greenland Resort, with the company advancing differentiation strategies emphasizing customer experience within the industry. For sustainable growth, it is also focusing on leveraging existing assets and introducing new technologies.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- It was involved in the production of the 1998 film 'Ring,' which sparked a social phenomenon.
- It was originally established as an experiential audio equipment manufacturer in the Pioneer Group.
- From 2005 to 2010, the bassist of the visual kei band PENICILLIN served as president.
- Pioneer in the Izu region's leisure industry, contributing to local tourism promotion.
- It has experience listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
- Transitioned to a holding company structure to pursue diversified business expansion.
- Also operates CM production business through subsidiaries.
- Investment business includes PE investments and M&A advisory.
- Multifaceted operations including souvenir sales of local specialties.
- Head office located in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, with strong urban ties.
- Operates novel tourist facilities combining animal/plant exhibits and theme parks.
- Operates the only full-scale diving center in the region.
- Operates multiple facilities catering to diverse tourism needs.
- Previously focused on film production, releasing multiple works.
- Has built history and tradition through repeated company splits and name changes.
Hidden Connections
- Influenced the Japanese horror film boom through the production of 'Ring.'
- Maintains strong ties with the Izu region's tourism association, contributing to regional promotion.
- Supports advertising deployments across multiple industries through promotional video production.
- Actively participates in local natural conservation activities, contributing to environmental preservation.
- Achieved diversification into entertainment fields through connections in the music industry.
- Investment division also involved in supporting growth of regional SMEs.
- Leverages broad networks with offices in both urban and rural areas.
- Many employees continue activities rooted in regional tourism.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Recovery in regional tourism demand and resumption of inbound tourism
- Enhanced customer attraction through new attractions and service expansions
- Advanced customer experiences utilizing digital technology
- Strengthened utilization of tourism resources through sustainable regional collaborations
- New business creation and revenue diversification via investment business
- Differentiation strategy leveraging regional culture and natural resources
- Regional tourism infrastructure development through public-private partnerships
- Corporate value enhancement through ESG management promotion
- Market expansion by addressing diversifying customer needs
- Brand image improvement through introduction of environmentally responsive facilities
- Expansion of online experience services
- Gaining trust through strengthened regional safety and security measures
Strategic Goals
- Maintain and strengthen position as Izu region's No.1 leisure entity
- Achieve 20% increase in annual visitors
- 100% achievement of energy-saving facilities for environmental load reduction
- Expand digital content sales to 15% of total revenue
- Maximize tourism resource utilization through strengthened regional collaborations
- Diversify investment portfolio and stabilize revenue
- Achieve top rankings in corporate evaluations based on ESG metrics
- Build sustainable talent development and employee-friendly work environment
- Strengthen reception environments for domestic and international tourists
- Enhance social contribution to regional communities and strengthen PR
Business Segments
Leisure Facility Operation Support
- Overview
- Supports tourist facility operations and PR centered in the Izu region.
- Competitiveness
- Possesses regionally rooted operation know-how
- Customers
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- Tourism associations
- Local governments
- Accommodation facilities
- Travel companies
- Products
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- Facility management services
- Event planning
- Marketing support
Video Production Services
- Overview
- Delivers video content production for various media.
- Competitiveness
- Superior quality and planning capabilities
- Customers
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- Advertising agencies
- Corporate marketing departments
- Broadcast stations
- Products
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- TV CM production
- Online video production
- Promotional videos
Investment and Consulting
- Overview
- Supports corporate growth and capital restructuring.
- Competitiveness
- Strategic investment judgment capabilities
- Customers
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- Investee companies
- Entrepreneurs
- Executives
- Products
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- PE investments
- M&A advisory
- Management consulting
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Regionally integrated leisure facility operation capabilities
- Diversified business portfolio
- Stable financial base
- Established brand recognition
- Video production technology utilizing subsidiaries
- Extensive customer base
- Flexible management strategy
- Strong ties with local communities
- Experienced management team
- Expertise in investments and M&A
Competitive Advantages
- Holds competitive edge by operating multiple key tourist sites in the Izu region
- Achieves revenue diversification through non-leisure businesses like video production
- Flexible response to customer needs via regionally specialized business development
- Stable cash flow and robust net assets
- Rapid business reorganization capabilities under holding company structure
- Long-standing trust relationships in the regional tourism market
- Improved service quality through collaboration with subsidiaries
- Expanded customer acquisition channels by securing diverse sales outlets
- Advances growth opportunities through investment business
- Develops unique tourist products leveraging regional resources
Threats
- Risk of facility damage and operational suspension due to natural disasters
- Sales fluctuations from changes in tourist trends
- Impact from new facility developments by competitors
- Social impacts such as new infectious diseases
- Decline in visitors due to regional economic downturns
- Changes in regulatory strengthening or environmental protection rules
- Challenges in responding to diversifying customer needs
- New entertainment competition from technological innovations
- Difficulty in securing talent
- Risks to investment business from exchange rate fluctuations
- Impact of environmental changes on animal and plant exhibits
- Rising development costs for new facilities
Innovations
2023: Strengthening Digital Marketing
- Overview
- Improved customer attraction by introducing SNS and online reservation systems.
- Impact
- Visitor numbers increased 10% year-over-year
2022: Introduction of New Attractions
- Overview
- Installed new experiential play equipment at Izu Granpal Park, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Impact
- Contributed to a 5% increase in spend per customer
2021: Renewal of Video Production Equipment
- Overview
- Updated subsidiary FLACOCO's production environment with the latest equipment to strengthen production quality.
- Impact
- Increased orders and improved customer evaluations
2024: Expansion of Regional Collaboration Events
- Overview
- Collaborated with local governments to enrich seasonal events, contributing to regional revitalization.
- Impact
- Improved tourist circulation rate
2023: Strengthening Facility Environmental Measures
- Overview
- Promoted environmental load reduction through energy-saving equipment and waste recycling.
- Impact
- 10% reduction in annual energy usage
2024: Launch of Online Content Development
- Overview
- Began providing online experience services leveraging video production technology.
- Impact
- Acquired new customer segments
Sustainability
- Environmental load reduction through energy conservation
- Sustainable tourism through utilization of regional resources
- Waste reduction and recycling promotion
- Participation in biodiversity conservation activities
- Tourism promotion through collaboration with local communities
- Implementation of environmental education programs
- Support for preserving and passing down regional culture
- Promotion of renewable energy adoption
- Employee environmental awareness initiatives
- Sustainable facility management plans