Long-established Tire Specialty Store Aihiro Tire Company Opens First Second Store 'Tire Garden Tsurugashima' on May 1st, in its 70th Year of Business!
Aihiro Tire Co., Ltd., a long-standing tire specialty store celebrating its 70th anniversary, is opening its second location, 'Tire Garden Tsurugashima,' on May 1, 2026. This new store is a business succession of a beloved local establishment and boasts a convenient location near major expressways, equipped with a drive-through pit designed for large vehicles to support logistics operations and provide high-quality tire services. The store will operate with the same quality and service standards as the main Kawagoe store, integrating with the company's EC business to offer a comprehensive solution for all tire needs.
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Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Aihiro Tire Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, President and CEO: Kazuhiro Aihara), a tire and wheel specialty store, will open its second store, 'Tire Garden Tsurugashima' (Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture) on Friday, May 1, 2026. This expansion is due to the business succession of a store with the same name that has been loved in Tsurugashima for over 50 years.
In addition to excellent location conditions near the Tsurugashima IC where the Kan-Etsu Expressway and Ken-O Expressway intersect, it is equipped with a 'Drive-Through Pit' that allows large trucks to enter directly. It will serve as a wide-area hub to support the safe operation of all mobility, while also reducing downtime for transporters facing the 2024 logistics issue.
**Passing the Baton Inherited from a Comrade of 50 Years**
(Our Representative (Left) and Former Owner (Right))
In recent years, with the acceleration of business digitalization, investment in physical stores is facing headwinds. Despite such circumstances, our company's decision to expand to multiple locations stems from the social mission we must fulfill as professional tire shops and a deep connection with the former owner. Tire Garden Tsurugashima is a renowned store that has supported the mobility of general customers and administrative agencies (official vehicles) for half a century with the former owner's warm hospitality and solid technical skills. Upon receiving an offer for business succession from a comrade who honed his skills alongside our late founder, we resolved to carve a new history in a new location with the strong conviction, 'We must absolutely not let the light of this infrastructure go out.'
**Features of Tire Garden Tsurugashima**
**Convenient Location Easy to Access from a Wide Area**
- 7 minutes by car from Kan-Etsu Expressway 'Tsurugashima IC'
- 8 minutes from Ken-O Expressway 'Ken-O Tsurugashima IC'
This location is ideal not only for transporters handling large vehicles but also for general customers using the Ken-O Expressway, such as those in the Western Tokyo area and towards Kanagawa, as it allows them to avoid urban traffic congestion.
**Fully Equipped Drive-Through Pit**
We have adopted a 'drive-through' format that allows trucks, buses, etc., to enter the pit directly. The entrances and exits are designed with wide pathways, making it a reassuring experience even for customers who are not very confident in their driving. We have created an environment that supports drivers, whether individuals or corporations, who are constantly focused while driving, both physically and mentally.
**Completely Equivalent Quality to the Kawagoe Main Store**
Our extensive lineup featuring almost all tire and wheel manufacturers distributed in Japan, along with high technical expertise and service capabilities backed by 70 years of history, are on par with our Kawagoe Main Store. Whether it's imported cars, luxury cars, supercars, classic cars, construction vehicles, forklifts, agricultural machinery, or even golf carts that require advanced technical skills, you can entrust all your tire needs to us.
**A Logistics Support Hub Linked with Our EC Business**
A logistics support hub linked with our EC business. Our core strategic business is the commercial vehicle specialty EC shop 'Tire & Wheel Hercules,' which has earned high support from transporters nationwide.
To reliably meet the ever-increasing demand, the location of the Tsurugashima store was an unparalleled advantage for us, as we had long sought a replacement hub that would allow easy access for large vehicles. By handling everything from ordering to installation as a one-stop service, we are confident that we can not only free customers from cumbersome procedures but also provide further peace of mind in terms of technical service.
**From President and CEO Kazuhiro Aihara**
The opening of 'Tire Garden Tsurugashima' is a challenge to embody our company's management philosophy: 'To achieve a prosperous society by striving through mutual cooperation.' Our goal is to provide 'safety' without any oversight to all drivers, from those using passenger cars to transporters who support Japan's logistics with large trucks. Furthermore, we hope for a future where our staff can achieve further growth through these endeavors.
With the baton passed from our predecessors who have been loved by the community for over 50 years, we aim to continue cooperating with everyone involved with our company to build a prosperous society together. Please look forward to the new challenge of Aihiro Tire Company, celebrating its 70th anniversary, as we continue to contribute to the safety and development of our car-centric society.
**[Store Outline]**
Store Name: Tire Garden Tsurugashima
Opening Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Location: 1-36-1 Ashi-ori-cho, Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture
Access: Approx. 7 minutes by car from Kan-Etsu Expressway 'Tsurugashima IC', approx. 8 minutes from Ken-O Expressway 'Ken-O Tsurugashima IC'
Business Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
Holidays: Wednesdays, Sundays, Public Holidays
Services: Sales of various tires and wheels, installation and replacement services, etc.
Store Opening Story Article: https://www.aihiro.com/news/2026/04/tsurugashima_story/
In addition to excellent location conditions near the Tsurugashima IC where the Kan-Etsu Expressway and Ken-O Expressway intersect, it is equipped with a 'Drive-Through Pit' that allows large trucks to enter directly. It will serve as a wide-area hub to support the safe operation of all mobility, while also reducing downtime for transporters facing the 2024 logistics issue.
**Passing the Baton Inherited from a Comrade of 50 Years**
(Our Representative (Left) and Former Owner (Right))
In recent years, with the acceleration of business digitalization, investment in physical stores is facing headwinds. Despite such circumstances, our company's decision to expand to multiple locations stems from the social mission we must fulfill as professional tire shops and a deep connection with the former owner. Tire Garden Tsurugashima is a renowned store that has supported the mobility of general customers and administrative agencies (official vehicles) for half a century with the former owner's warm hospitality and solid technical skills. Upon receiving an offer for business succession from a comrade who honed his skills alongside our late founder, we resolved to carve a new history in a new location with the strong conviction, 'We must absolutely not let the light of this infrastructure go out.'
**Features of Tire Garden Tsurugashima**
**Convenient Location Easy to Access from a Wide Area**
- 7 minutes by car from Kan-Etsu Expressway 'Tsurugashima IC'
- 8 minutes from Ken-O Expressway 'Ken-O Tsurugashima IC'
This location is ideal not only for transporters handling large vehicles but also for general customers using the Ken-O Expressway, such as those in the Western Tokyo area and towards Kanagawa, as it allows them to avoid urban traffic congestion.
**Fully Equipped Drive-Through Pit**
We have adopted a 'drive-through' format that allows trucks, buses, etc., to enter the pit directly. The entrances and exits are designed with wide pathways, making it a reassuring experience even for customers who are not very confident in their driving. We have created an environment that supports drivers, whether individuals or corporations, who are constantly focused while driving, both physically and mentally.
**Completely Equivalent Quality to the Kawagoe Main Store**
Our extensive lineup featuring almost all tire and wheel manufacturers distributed in Japan, along with high technical expertise and service capabilities backed by 70 years of history, are on par with our Kawagoe Main Store. Whether it's imported cars, luxury cars, supercars, classic cars, construction vehicles, forklifts, agricultural machinery, or even golf carts that require advanced technical skills, you can entrust all your tire needs to us.
**A Logistics Support Hub Linked with Our EC Business**
A logistics support hub linked with our EC business. Our core strategic business is the commercial vehicle specialty EC shop 'Tire & Wheel Hercules,' which has earned high support from transporters nationwide.
To reliably meet the ever-increasing demand, the location of the Tsurugashima store was an unparalleled advantage for us, as we had long sought a replacement hub that would allow easy access for large vehicles. By handling everything from ordering to installation as a one-stop service, we are confident that we can not only free customers from cumbersome procedures but also provide further peace of mind in terms of technical service.
**From President and CEO Kazuhiro Aihara**
The opening of 'Tire Garden Tsurugashima' is a challenge to embody our company's management philosophy: 'To achieve a prosperous society by striving through mutual cooperation.' Our goal is to provide 'safety' without any oversight to all drivers, from those using passenger cars to transporters who support Japan's logistics with large trucks. Furthermore, we hope for a future where our staff can achieve further growth through these endeavors.
With the baton passed from our predecessors who have been loved by the community for over 50 years, we aim to continue cooperating with everyone involved with our company to build a prosperous society together. Please look forward to the new challenge of Aihiro Tire Company, celebrating its 70th anniversary, as we continue to contribute to the safety and development of our car-centric society.
**[Store Outline]**
Store Name: Tire Garden Tsurugashima
Opening Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Location: 1-36-1 Ashi-ori-cho, Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture
Access: Approx. 7 minutes by car from Kan-Etsu Expressway 'Tsurugashima IC', approx. 8 minutes from Ken-O Expressway 'Ken-O Tsurugashima IC'
Business Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
Holidays: Wednesdays, Sundays, Public Holidays
Services: Sales of various tires and wheels, installation and replacement services, etc.
Store Opening Story Article: https://www.aihiro.com/news/2026/04/tsurugashima_story/