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Top Japan DMC in France.

Net B2B rates, luxury FIT and MICE handling, and 24/7 ground operations across all of Japan — JATA-registered, 15+ years on the ground. Built for how French agencies sell Japan.

24HR
Guaranteed Quote Turnaround
15+
Years Experience
2K+
Journeys Crafted
98%
Client Satisfaction
JATA
No. 43476
BNI
Member

A deep, long-standing cultural affinity with Japan.

Japan drew over 150,000 French visitors in the first four months of 2026, up 10.3% year on year — one of the fastest-growing major European markets. France has one of the longest-standing cultural relationships with Japan of any Western country, and it shows in client behaviour: gastronomy-led itineraries, an appetite for craft and design, and clients who often arrive already fluent in Japanese pop culture.

The main booking peaks are late March–April (cherry blossom) and late October–November (autumn foliage), with August — France's traditional national holiday month — driving a distinct summer wave that most other European markets don't share to the same degree.

Coordination is in English, by WhatsApp and email, with proposals ready to share under your own agency's branding.

At a Glance

What French travellers want
Gastronomy-led itineraries, craft and design experiences, culturally literate programming.
When this market travels
Late March–April (cherry blossom), late Oct–Nov (autumn foliage), and a strong August wave.
What matters most
Depth of cultural and culinary programming, not just the standard sights.
Coordination
English, via WhatsApp and email — response within 24 hours.

How It Works

How French agents work with us

Send us the brief

Client profile, dates, budget and any must-haves. We reply with a complimentary first quotation, valid for 4 days from issue.

Confirm and contract

Once you're ready to proceed, a USD 100 contract fee secures the booking and is fully credited against your final invoice.

Send documentation

Passport copy, flight booking and hotel booking details -- plus a visa copy or tax number only where required for your client's nationality.

Pay in stages

30% deposit within 3 working days of confirmation, balance due 45 days before departure. Settle in JPY, USD, NZD or via Wise.

We run it on the ground

24/7 ground operations across Japan for the full itinerary, with a named point of contact for you throughout -- never your client directly.

Common Questions

FAQs for French agents

How fast do you respond to a brief?

Within 24 hours, every time. Your first enquiry gets a complimentary quotation valid for 4 days from issue, prepared by the same Japan-based team regardless of your time zone.

Is the first quote really free?

Yes. We provide one complimentary quotation per request. Revised or modified quotations after the first require a non-refundable contract fee of USD 100, fully credited against your final invoice on confirmation.

What currency do you invoice in?

All rates are quoted net and non-commissionable. We can settle in JPY, USD or NZD by bank transfer, or via Wise -- whichever is easiest on your end.

Do you handle both FIT and group bookings?

Both. Group bookings also qualify for our FOC allocation -- 1 complimentary place per 20 paying adults, 2 per 40 -- for land arrangements.

What is your cancellation policy?

45 days or more before travel: 20% of total tour cost. 22 to 44 days: 50%. 21 days or fewer: 100%. Full terms are in our Partner Policy document.

Are you JATA registered?

Yes -- JATA Overseas Allied Member No. 43476, with 15+ years operating on the ground across Japan.

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