🇺🇸 North America  Â·  B2B Only

Top Japan DMC in the USA.

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 U.S. advisors sell Japan.

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

The U.S. is Japan's largest long-haul source market.

Japan drew over 1.1 million U.S. visitors in the first four months of 2026 alone, up 8.5% year on year — the largest non-Asian source market by a wide margin. Demand spikes around cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (late October–November), with a second wave of winter-sports travelers heading to Hokkaido and Nagano from December through February.

U.S. clients split fairly evenly between first-time bucket-list itineraries (the classic Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka route) and repeat visitors now asking for Hokkaido, Kyushu, or Tohoku — both segments benefit from a DMC that already knows the ground beyond the standard circuit. Many are booked through independent travel advisors and host agencies who rely on a net-rate DMC partner rather than publishing rates themselves.

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

At a Glance

What U.S. travellers want
First-time bucket-list Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka, and repeat-visitor interest in Hokkaido, Kyushu and Tohoku.
When this market travels
Late March–April (cherry blossom), late Oct–Nov (autumn foliage), Dec–Feb (Hokkaido/Nagano ski).
How agencies book
Independent travel advisors and host agencies working through a net-rate DMC partner.
Coordination
English, via WhatsApp and email — response within 24 hours.

Popular Routes

Popular routes for U.S. clients

Starting route shapes, not fixed packages -- no pricing published. Every proposal is built to your client's actual dates, budget and preferences. See all 8 sample itineraries →

First-Time JapanTokyo + Kyoto

7 nights -- the classic introduction most U.S. clients start with.

Bucket ListThe Golden Route

9 nights -- Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka, still the most requested U.S. shape.

Luxury FITLuxury Japan

10 nights -- five-star hotels, private guiding and the finest ryokan throughout.

Ski ExtensionJapan + Hokkaido

Added on for Dec-Feb ski travelers, or repeat visitors moving beyond the standard circuit.

Why Advisors Choose Us

The Japan ground partner your clients deserve

Dedicated Trade Support

A named trade contact for every partner, reachable by email, phone or WhatsApp, responding within 24 hours.

Competitive Net Rates

Transparent net pricing across hotels, ground transport, guides and experiences -- no hidden mark-ups. Your margin is yours to control.

Expert Local Knowledge

15 years on the ground in Japan -- we know which hotels have improved and which suppliers can be trusted with your most important clients.

Bespoke Itineraries Fast

Send a client brief and we return a full, costed itinerary within 48 hours. Complex group requests within 72 hours.

24/7 On-Trip Support

Every itinerary includes a dedicated emergency line. If anything changes on the ground, we handle it before it becomes a problem.

JATA Registered

JATA Overseas Allied Member No. 43476 -- full legal standing, professional credentials and financial stability.

How It Works

How American 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 American 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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