Toshio Motoya

Toshio Motoya

Toshio Motoya (#1927)

Global Rank #1927
Country Rank #19
Country Japan

Toshio Motoya is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Hotels
  • Japan
  • M
  • 82 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,927
Country Rank #19
Net Worth $2.1B
Previous Worth $2.1B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Japan
Industry Hotels
Age 82 Years
Gender M
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Citizenship Japan
Children 2

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Source Of Wealth Hotels, Self Made
Citizenship Japan
Children 2
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.1B
Current Net Worth $2.1B

About Me

Toshio Motoya founded hotel chain APA in 1980, targeting travelers on a budget. He died on February 11, 2026 at age 82. Motoya was APA Group chairman, his eldest son Isshi is group president and CEO, and his wife Fumiko is president of the chain. The company expanded into North America with the acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based Coast Hotel chain in 2016 for a reported $210 million. After earnings plunged on pandemic restrictions in 2020 and 2021, revenue rebounded to nearly $1.5 billion and net profit jumped to over $375 million in the fiscal year through November 2024.

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Did You Know?

He was a supporter of right-wing political causes in Japan and wrote essays in his company magazine and books on history and culture.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Toshio Motoya's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $2.1B ()