Agents who sell Japan well to clients from Ireland tend to build a handful of specific things into the itinerary from the start, rather than adapting a generic Golden Route package after the fact.
Who's actually booking this trip
A smaller market that closely mirrors UK booking patterns — independent, rail-pass-friendly FIT travel.
Dietary notes
No unusual dietary flags beyond standard allergy disclosure. Beyond that, it's worth confirming any specific requirements directly with the client at the brief stage — a five-minute question that saves a day-three surprise.
Getting there
Typically routes via London or a European hub.
When this market books
Summer school holidays and the late-March window are the two heaviest periods.
What's worth knowing
Irish clients often plan Japan as part of a wider trip that also touches another Asian destination, given the length of the flight from Ireland.
Visa and documentation
Entry requirements for Japan vary by passport and can change — always confirm current visa status directly rather than relying on a previous booking's experience. Once travel is confirmed, make sure every client completes Visit Japan Web registration before departure; it meaningfully speeds up immigration and customs on arrival, and matters most for group arrivals.
How we handle Ireland market bookings
We build the details above into every itinerary we quote for this market as standard — not as an upsell, and not as an afterthought once the client has already flagged a problem. See our trade terms for Ireland or the Ireland market snapshot for the full picture.
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Tell us the group size and what matters to your client — we'll build the itinerary around what actually matters to this market.
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