HORIBA, Ltd. plans to build a new global headquarters on the site of its current head office in Kyoto, Japan
Advancing global operations and realigning domestic sites to strengthen the organization
19 Feb 2026
Artist’s rendering of HORIBA'S new global headquarters
HORIBA, Ltd. has announced plans to build a new global headquarters on the site of its current head office in Kisshoin, Minami‑ku, Kyoto. Completion is planned for January 2028.
HORIBA’s current Kyoto head office building will soon mark its 30th anniversary. During this time, HORIBA Group’s net sales have increased approximately sevenfold, operating profit approximately fifteenfold, and the number of employees approximately fourfold.
To ensure sustainable long‑term growth, HORIBA determined that it must further strengthen its global operations and business foundation, enabling the company to respond quickly and flexibly to changes in the business environment and take proactive action.
The new headquarters building will be a 10-story structure with one basement level and will have approximately 11 times the floor area of the current head office. It will incorporate measures to optimize talent deployment and enhance communication, accelerating a wide range of business reforms supported by both global and local capabilities.
The building will also feature a seamless office environment with minimal physical barriers, as well as spaces designed to encourage open dialogue across departments and positions. In addition, HORIBA will consolidate planning, strategy, administrative, and sales functions from group companies across the Kyoto–Shiga area surrounding its current head office into the new global headquarters.
Other existing sites in Kyoto-Shiga area will be specialized for development, manufacturing, and service functions to improve operational efficiency and capabilities.
Dan Horiba, Member of the Board of Directors, HORIBA, Ltd. and project leader for the 'HORIBA World Headquarters Project', said, "The new global headquarters will maximize its role as the group’s strategic hub and cross-functional enabler by connecting our group operations, leading problem-solving, and driving innovation. It will also serve as a place to 'showcase the full breadth of HORIBA', with meticulous attention to exhibition content and layout."