B2B travel services in Japan for agents & operators.
Sixteen service lines, one accountable ground partner. Every product below is operated by our own team on our own supplier contracts — quoted net to the trade, with 24/7 in-country support behind every booking.
What does a Japan DMC do for travel agents?
A Japan DMC contracts and runs the ground arrangements agents sell: hotels and ryokan, transfers and rail, guides, activities, MICE and weddings. Explera quotes at net rates, delivers under your brand and supports every booking 24/7.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
Looking for something more specialised — golf, wildlife, cruise shore excursions, accessible or family travel? See specialist travel in Japan.
MICE & incentives
Conferences, incentives and corporate events across Japan — venues, delegate logistics, gala dinners and unique-Japan incentive experiences, executed by an in-house events desk.
Learn more PremiumDestination weddings
Weddings and vow renewals in Japan — cherry-blossom ceremonies, Kyoto shrine traditions and Okinawa beach celebrations, planned and operated with vendor depth.
Learn more Permits & crewsFilm production support
Location scouting, permits, crews and fixers across Japan — from neon Tokyo to alpine villages and subtropical islands, supported on the ground.
Learn more Private & SICTours & activities
Private and small-group tours, cultural experiences and day trips nationwide — licensed guides, tea ceremonies, food walks and timed-entry attractions at net rates.
Learn more JR & privateRail passes & transfers
Japan Rail Pass advice, shinkansen reservations, IC cards, luggage forwarding and private transfers — the rail logistics that make a Japan trip flow.
Learn more Authentic luxuryRyokan & onsen stays
Hand-picked ryokan and onsen experiences — kaiseki dining, private hot-spring rooms and the authentic inns that define a Japan trip, contracted at net rates.
Learn more Fleet & driversTransportation & coaches
Private vehicles, coaches and English-speaking drivers across Japan — for groups, families and the regions where rail does not reach.
Learn more B2B net ratesHotel bookings
Contracted net-rate accommodation across Japan — from capsule-modern and business hotels to ryokan and five-star towers, with series allotments and stop-sale alerts.
Learn more Tailor-madeFIT travel
Tailor-made independent itineraries across Japan — the Golden Route and beyond, built around your client’s pace, interests and budget.
Learn more Series handlingGroup travel & GIT
Group tours and GIT series across Japan — coaches, group dining, guides and the logistics to run repeat departures smoothly at scale.
Learn more Food & sakeCulinary tours
Food-led Japan experiences — sushi and ramen tours, sake and whisky tastings, market walks, cooking classes and Michelin reservations, with full dietary handling.
Learn more Powder seasonSki & snow holidays
Japan’s legendary powder, packaged for the trade — Niseko, Hakuba and Hokkaido resorts with chalets, lessons, lift passes and transfers.
Learn more Sakura & foliageCherry blossom & seasons
Sakura and autumn-foliage programs timed to the forecast — the viewing spots, the inventory and the date flexibility Japan’s peak seasons demand.
Learn more Licensed guidesGuide services
Licensed, multilingual guides across Japan — English, Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Arabic and more, matched to your clients and briefed on every itinerary.
Learn more ProtectionTravel insurance
In-country travel protection arranged through licensed insurers — medical, accident and trip-disruption cover quoted per itinerary and supported on the ground.
Learn more Always on24/7 emergency support
A staffed operations desk, every hour of every day — delays, medical events, re-routes and last-minute changes handled in real time.
Learn moreFrequently asked by agents.
How many service lines does Explera offer in Japan?
16: MICE & incentives, destination weddings, film production support, tours & activities, rail passes & transfers, ryokan & onsen stays, transportation & coaches, hotel bookings, FIT travel, group travel & GIT, culinary tours, ski & snow holidays, cherry blossom & seasons, guide services, travel insurance, 24/7 emergency support. Each is contracted and coordinated by the same Japan team.
Are services delivered under my agency’s brand?
Yes. Every service is delivered white-label at confidential net rates: your client sees your brand, and you set the sell price.
Is there support while clients are travelling?
Yes. Every booking has 24/7 support from the trade desk, covering delays, weather disruption and medical events, working with your client’s insurer.
How do I request a quotation?
Send the brief — party size, dates, hotel category and what the client cares about — as a new email to b2b@explera.jp. Each proposal is costed by hand, with a reply within 24 hours.