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Japan DMC for Ireland
Net rates and FIT programming for Irish agencies as the weak yen pulls forward Japan bookings.
How the Ireland market sells Japan
Sophisticated, well-travelled FIT clients who often arrive with strong pre-existing interest in Japanese culture, craft and cuisine. The weak yen has pulled forward bookings across all budget tiers, and repeat visitors increasingly build itineraries into regional Japan.
Cherry blossom season (late March-April) and autumn foliage (October-November) remain the two peaks, with the weak yen extending demand well beyond these traditional windows through 2026.
Well connected via major European hub carriers into Narita and Haneda, with onward domestic connections across Japan for multi-city itineraries.
Depth of cultural and rail-planning expertise rather than a standard package feel - this market expects a DMC that can build genuinely bespoke, well-paced itineraries beyond the obvious circuit.
How Irish agencies work with us
Send the brief. Client profile, dates, budget and must-haves. We reply with a complimentary first quotation, valid for 4 days from issue.
Confirm and contract. A USD 100 contract fee secures the booking and is fully credited against your final invoice.
Documentation. Passport copy, flight and hotel 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.
We run it on the ground. 24/7 operations across Japan for the full itinerary, with a named point of contact for you throughout - never your client directly.
FAQs for Ireland agencies
How fast do you respond to a brief from an Irish agency?
Within 24 hours, every time. Your first enquiry receives a complimentary quotation valid for 4 days from issue, prepared by our Japan-based team.
What currency do you invoice Irish agencies in?
All rates are quoted net and non-commissionable. We settle in JPY or EUR by bank transfer or Wise - whichever is easiest on your end.
Do you handle both FIT and group bookings from Ireland?
Both. Group bookings qualify for our FOC allocation - 1 complimentary place per 20 paying adults, 2 per 40 - on land arrangements.
Can you build itineraries beyond the standard circuit?
Yes - regional routing and off-the-beaten-path access are frequent requests from this market, and we build around them as standard.
What is your cancellation policy?
45 days or more before travel: 20% of total tour cost. 22-44 days: 50%. 21 days or fewer: 100%. Full terms are in our Partner Policy.
Are you registered in Japan?
Yes - JATA Overseas Allied Member No. 43476, listed with JNTO, with 15+ years operating on the ground across Japan.
Service lines for Ireland agencies
All four are quoted net, returned within 24 hours and delivered under your brand. Single services, FIT and small groups can be taken on 24 to 48 hours notice; larger group movements need 45 days.
Where these programmes run
Tokyo
How to route Tokyo in a client itinerary — nights needed, neighbourhood logic, MICE capacity and what a DMC handles on the ground.
Heritage & RyokanKyoto
How to sell Kyoto well — nights needed, ryokan booking lead times, crowd-avoidance routing and the experiences worth contracting early.
Dogo Onsen & Castle HillMatsuyama
Routing Matsuyama - Dogo Onsen's storied bathhouse, the hilltop original castle, haiku heritage, and the Shimanami Kaido cycling link.
The Shrine IslandMiyajima
Routing Miyajima in depth - tide-timed torii views, Daisho-in and Mount Misen, oyster and momiji food culture, and the ryokan overnight case.
Zenkoji & Snow MonkeysNagano
Routing Nagano - Zenkoji's dawn rituals, the Jigokudani snow monkeys done honestly, soba country, and ski links to Hakuba and Nozawa.
Harbor History & Peace ParkNagasaki
Routing Nagasaki - Japan's window to the world: Peace Park briefing, Dejima and church heritage, Gunkanjima logistics and the night view.
Before you brief anyone
Last updated August 2026 · Reviewed by the Vb Japan DMC operations team