CA B2B Only · Net Rates
Japan DMC for Canada
Family-travel and wellness FIT programming, net rates, and 24hr quotes for Canadian agencies, off a record March for Canadian arrivals.
How the Canada market sells Japan
Family travel is the standout growth story - JNTO data shows child travellers from long-haul markets like Canada growing faster than the market average, alongside strong demand for wellness-led itineraries built around culture, nature and gastronomy rather than spa treatments alone. Regional dispersion is a genuine selling point - clients actively want time outside Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka.
March break and summer school holidays (July-August) drive family bookings, with autumn foliage and winter ski season adding two further peaks - Canadian demand has grown steadily enough to set a new March arrival record in 2026.
Direct nonstop service from Toronto and Vancouver into Tokyo and Osaka on Air Canada, ANA and JAL, with onward connections for clients heading beyond the main circuit.
Wellness and family-friendly programming that goes beyond spa cliches - onsen culture, forest bathing, hands-on food experiences - plus itineraries that confidently move clients into regional Japan rather than defaulting to the standard three cities.
How Canadian 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 Canada agencies
How fast do you respond to a brief from a Canadian 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 Canadian agencies in?
All rates are quoted net and non-commissionable. We settle in JPY, USD or CAD by bank transfer or Wise - whichever is easiest on your end.
Can you build wellness-focused itineraries beyond spa days?
Yes - this is a growing request from this market. We build itineraries around onsen culture, shrine forest walks, kaiseki dining and craft experiences, positioned as genuine wellness rather than generic spa packages.
Do you handle both FIT and group bookings from Canada?
Both. Group bookings qualify for our FOC allocation - 1 complimentary place per 20 paying adults, 2 per 40 - on land arrangements.
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 Canada 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.
Black Castle & Alpine GatewayMatsumoto
Routing Matsumoto - the black Crow Castle, gateway to the Japan Alps and Kamikochi, art-town streets, and where it fits between Tokyo and Takayama.
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.
Before you brief anyone
Last updated August 2026 · Reviewed by the Vb Japan DMC operations team