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Japan DMC for Switzerland
Net rates and FIT programming for Swiss agencies, with direct Zurich–Narita access and 24-hour quote turnaround.
How the Switzerland 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.
Direct nonstop service from Zurich into Narita and Haneda on Swiss International and ANA, with domestic rail connections handling onward multi-city routing.
Precise itinerary documentation and reliable scheduling - this market expects exact timings, clear logistics and a DMC that communicates with equal precision.
How Swiss 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 Switzerland agencies
How fast do you respond to a brief from a Swiss 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 Swiss agencies in?
All rates are quoted net and non-commissionable. We settle in JPY, EUR or CHF by bank transfer or Wise - whichever is easiest on your end.
Do you handle both FIT and group bookings from Switzerland?
Both. Group bookings qualify for our FOC allocation - 1 complimentary place per 20 paying adults, 2 per 40 - on land arrangements.
Can you provide detailed, precise itinerary documentation?
Yes - exact timings, transfer details and confirmed logistics are standard in every quotation, not an optional add-on.
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 Switzerland 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.
Before you brief anyone
Last updated August 2026 · Reviewed by the Vb Japan DMC operations team