Your ground operator across all of Japan.
Net B2B rates, licensed multilingual guides, rail-savvy logistics and 24/7 support — from Tokyo to Okinawa.
Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt Fuji — and the Japan few sell.
We operate the classics and the discoveries: Hokkaido powder, Tohoku festivals, Kyushu onsen, Okinawa reefs.
Sakura, autumn foliage and powder snow.
Peak-season allotments, bloom-forecast routing and the date flexibility Japan’s tightest windows demand.
Your local execution partner inside Japan — not a reseller.
Where a travel agent sells a package, a destination management company builds and operates it on the ground: contracting suppliers, managing transfers and guides, handling on-trip changes, and owning the 24/7 coordination once your travellers land. Explera works exclusively B2B — your margins, your branding, our logistics.
From the neon energy of Tokyo and the thousand-year temples of Kyoto to the powder slopes of Hokkaido and the subtropical reefs of Okinawa, our team designs programs that capture each destination's character — then executes them with the precision the trade expects of a JATA-registered Japan DMC.
Trusted by global travel brands. Powered by local expertise.
Direct supplier contracts
200+ hotels from 3-star city properties to beachfront resorts — favourable group rates secured through volume, released to you net.
B2B-only, white-label
We never compete for your end client. Your branding, your margin, agency-friendly payment terms and a dedicated account manager.
On-ground teams, not a call centre
Operations staff stationed in Japan's key regions handle your guests in person — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and the north.
Source-market fluency
Multilingual coordination for India, the Middle East, Europe, CIS and Asia — guides and documents matched to your clients' language.
One ground operator your back office can rely on.
Licensed & accountable
A registered Japanese travel operator with one accountable team from quote to departure — not a broker chain.
Rail-savvy logistics
JR passes, shinkansen reservations, luggage forwarding and IC cards handled so your clients’ trip simply flows.
Multilingual guides
Nationally licensed guides in English, Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Arabic and more, matched to your source market.
B2B-only, white-label
We never compete for your client. Your branding, your margin, agency-friendly terms and a dedicated account manager.
Season specialists
Sakura, autumn foliage and ski-season inventory blocked early, with forecast tracking and date contingency built in.
24/7 ground support
A staffed operations desk on Japan time, with an emergency contact in every set of travel documents.
Everything your clients need on the ground 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.
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Weddings and vow renewals in Japan — cherry-blossom ceremonies, Kyoto shrine traditions and Okinawa beach celebrations, planned and operated with vendor depth.
Learn moreFilm production support
Location scouting, permits, crews and fixers across Japan — from neon Tokyo to alpine villages and subtropical islands, supported on the ground.
Learn moreTours & 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 moreRail 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 moreRyokan & 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 moreTransportation & coaches
Private vehicles, coaches and English-speaking drivers across Japan — for groups, families and the regions where rail does not reach.
Learn moreHotel 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.
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Instant online booking — for your clients, or any traveller.
Our B2C portal puts Explera's ground inventory a click away: sightseeing tickets, private transfers, activities and licensed guide bookings across Japan — instant confirmation, secure payment. Send clients direct, or use it yourself for quick one-off bookings outside a full program.
200+ properties under direct contract — Japanese brands to global flags.
Volume across the season buys favourable group rates with Japan's leading hotel groups — released to partners net, with series allotments and stop-sales alerts.
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Four steps from sign-up to arrivals.
Register
Apply with your agency details and IATA/license. We verify and approve trade partners — usually within one business day.
Get net rates
Unlock contracted hotel, transfer and excursion rates, plus your dedicated account manager on Thai ground time.
Quote & book
Send an RFQ; receive a fully-costed, client-ready quotation in 24 hours. Confirm and we issue vouchers.
We handle the ground
Meet-and-greet, transfers, guides, excursions and 24/7 support — your guests are looked after, end to end.
Trusted by agencies in 60+ countries.
Read more independent reviews on TripAdvisor — or ask us to connect you with a partner agency in your market for a direct reference.
"Explera handled a 120-pax incentive across Tokyo and Kyoto flawlessly — the teamLab gala was the highlight of our client’s year."
"Their sakura-season date flexibility saved our group when the bloom came early. Inventory was locked and the routing adjusted overnight."
"Net rates, Japanese precision and a real 24/7 desk. Our FIT honeymooners were looked after at every step."
Licensed, registered and verifiable.
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Destination intelligence, written on the ground.
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Anything else — write to b2b@explera.jp or message us on WhatsApp and the trade desk will answer on Thai ground time.
What is a Japan DMC?
A Japan DMC (destination management company) is a licensed local ground operator that designs and delivers travel programs inside Japan for overseas travel agents and tour operators — contracting hotels, arranging rail and transfers, providing licensed guides, and offering 24/7 in-country support.
Why use Explera as your Japan DMC?
Net contracted rates you mark up yourself, rail-savvy logistics (JR passes, shinkansen, luggage forwarding), licensed multilingual guides, peak-season inventory for sakura and ski, white-label delivery and a real 24/7 operations desk on Japan time.
How fast are quotations?
Most FIT and group RFQs are returned within 24 hours, fully costed in your working currency. Complex MICE programs receive a scoped proposal within 2–3 business days.
Do you handle the whole of Japan?
Yes — from Tokyo and the Golden Route to Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kyushu and Okinawa, with regional ground teams, contracted hotels and licensed guides nationwide.
Can you handle dietary and cultural requirements?
Yes — halal, vegetarian, Jain and allergy requirements are communicated to every kitchen, with Muslim-friendly itineraries, private-onsen rooms and prayer-friendly scheduling available.
Do you work directly with travellers?
No — Explera is strictly B2B. We work only through travel agents and operators, white-label our delivery, and never market to your end client.