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Japan DMC for Philippines
Family-friendly FIT programming and net rates for Filipino agencies, backed by high English proficiency on the ground.
How the Philippines market sells Japan
Family and multi-generational leisure travel leads this market, with steady, consistent growth rather than sharp spikes. High English proficiency among Filipino travellers simplifies communication both at booking stage and on the ground in Japan.
School holiday periods (April-May and October) and Christmas-New Year drive the main booking windows, with cherry blossom season (late March-April) adding a strong secondary peak.
Direct service from Manila and Cebu into Narita, Haneda and Kansai on Philippine Airlines, ANA and JAL, with onward domestic connections for multi-city itineraries.
Family-friendly pacing and value-conscious programming without cutting corners on the essentials, plus clear, fast communication that this English-fluent market expects as standard.
How Filipino 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 Philippines agencies
How fast do you respond to a brief from a Filipino 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 Filipino agencies in?
All rates are quoted net and non-commissionable. We settle in JPY or USD by bank transfer or Wise - whichever is easiest on your end.
Do you handle both FIT and group bookings from the Philippines?
Both. Group bookings qualify for our FOC allocation - 1 complimentary place per 20 paying adults, 2 per 40 - on land arrangements.
Can you build family-friendly itineraries on a range of budgets?
Yes - value-conscious programming without cutting corners is a frequent request from this market, and we build pacing and inclusions around real family travel needs.
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 Philippines 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.
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.
Industry, Castle & HitsumabushiNagoya
Routing Nagoya - the central hub agents underrate: Toyota and rail museums, the golden-dolphin castle, hitsumabushi eel, and Ise or Hida links.
Before you brief anyone
Last updated August 2026 · Reviewed by the Vb Japan DMC operations team