Your Japan DMC and ground operator, nationwide.
Net B2B rates, licensed multilingual guides, rail-savvy logistics and 24/7 support — from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, in autumn colour
Net B2B rates, licensed multilingual guides, rail-savvy logistics and 24/7 support — from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
We operate the classics and the discoveries: Hokkaido powder, Tohoku festivals, Kyushu onsen, Okinawa reefs.
From neon Tokyo nights to lantern-lit backstreets, we turn the Japan travellers picture into a costed, operated itinerary.
Peak-season allotments, bloom-forecast routing and the date flexibility Japan’s tightest windows demand.
The Golden Route, the Japan Alps, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Setouchi, Kyushu and the Okinawa islands — contracted and operated.
teamLab galas, ryokan buy-outs, rail-linked group movements and white-label FIT, run by teams stationed across Japan.
What is a Japan DMC, and what does Explera do?
A Japan DMC is a licensed local operator that builds and runs trips inside Japan. Explera does this B2B only — net rates, rail, guides and 24/7 support for travel agents across 40+ destinations.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
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 an IATA TIDS-registered Japan DMC.
Trusted by global travel brands. Powered by local expertise.
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Direct supplier contracts
200+ hotels from 3-star city properties to beachfront resorts — favourable group rates secured through volume, released to you net.
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B2B-only, white-label
We never compete for your end client. Your branding, your margin, agency-friendly payment terms and a dedicated account manager.
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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.
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Source-market fluency
Multilingual coordination for India, the Middle East, Europe, CIS and Asia — guides and documents matched to your clients' language.
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.
Learn more 02 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 03 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 04 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 05 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 06 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 07 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 08 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 moreFrom Hokkaido’s powder to Okinawa’s reefs.
One Japan desk for 137 source markets.
Agents and tour operators from Mumbai to London, Dubai to Sydney brief one team for Japan. Every file is costed at net rates and run on the ground, white-label, from first quote to the last transfer.
One ground operator your back office can rely on.
Six commitments that hold on every file — from a two-person FIT to a series of group departures.
Registered & accountable
IATA TIDS-registered and accountable, with one 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
Professional 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 around the clock, with an emergency contact in every set of travel documents.
Where your clients stay — our contracted hotel partners.
Direct net-rate contracts with leading hotel groups across our destinations — released to the trade with series allotments and stop-sale alerts. Each brand below, with where it shines.
Aloft Hotels
Aman Resorts
ANA Crowne Plaza
APA Hotels Resorts
Ascott Limited
Banyan Tree Hotels
Best Western Hotels
Bvlgari Hotels Resorts
Capella Hotels
Centurion Hotel
Conrad Hotels Resorts
Crowne Plaza
Curio Collection by Hilton
Daiwa Roynet Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
Dusit Hotels Resorts
Edition Hotels
Fairmont Hotels
Four Points by Sheraton
Four Seasons Hotels Resorts
Fujita Kanko
Granbell Hotels Resorts
Grand Hyatt
Granvia Hotels
Green Rich Hotels
Henn Na Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Hotels Resorts
Holiday Inn
Hotel Androoms
Hotel Keio Plaza
Hotel Monday Group
Hotel Monterey Group
Hotel Mystays
Hotel New Otani
Hotel Route Inn
Hyatt Centric
Hyatt Regency
Ibis Hotels
Imperial Hotel
Intercontinental Hotels
Ishin Hotels Group (The B)
Aloft Hotels
Aman Resorts
ANA Crowne Plaza
APA Hotels Resorts
Ascott Limited
Banyan Tree Hotels
Best Western Hotels
Bvlgari Hotels Resorts
Capella Hotels
Centurion Hotel
Conrad Hotels Resorts
Crowne Plaza
Curio Collection by Hilton
Daiwa Roynet Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
Dusit Hotels Resorts
Edition Hotels
Fairmont Hotels
Four Points by Sheraton
Four Seasons Hotels Resorts
Fujita Kanko
Granbell Hotels Resorts
Grand Hyatt
Granvia Hotels
Green Rich Hotels
Henn Na Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Hotels Resorts
Holiday Inn
Hotel Androoms
Hotel Keio Plaza
Hotel Monday Group
Hotel Monterey Group
Hotel Mystays
Hotel New Otani
Hotel Route Inn
Hyatt Centric
Hyatt Regency
Ibis Hotels
Imperial Hotel
Intercontinental Hotels
Ishin Hotels Group (The B)
Westin Hotels
Waldorf Astoria
W Hotels
Vessel Hotels
Tribute Portfolio
Toyoko Inn
Tokyu Hotels Resorts
The Peninsula Hotels
Swissotel
Sotetsu Fresa Inn
Sofitel Hotels
Smile Hotel
Six Senses
Sheraton Hotels
Shangri La Hotels
Seibu Prince Hotels Resorts
Rosewood Hotels
Ritz Carlton
Richmond Hotels
Renaissance Hotels
Regent Hotels
Rakuten Stay
Pullman Hotels
Prince Hotels Resorts
Pan Pacific Hotels
OMO by Hoshino Resorts
Okura Hotels Resorts
Novotel Hotels
Nipponia
Moxy Hotels
Mitsui Garden Hotels
Mimaru Hotels
MGallery Hotels
Mercure Hotels
Melia Hotels
Marriott Hotels Resorts
Mandarin Oriental
LXR Hotels Resorts
Lotte Hotels
La Vista Hotels
Kempinski Hotels
JR Hotel Group
Westin Hotels
Waldorf Astoria
W Hotels
Vessel Hotels
Tribute Portfolio
Toyoko Inn
Tokyu Hotels Resorts
The Peninsula Hotels
Swissotel
Sotetsu Fresa Inn
Sofitel Hotels
Smile Hotel
Six Senses
Sheraton Hotels
Shangri La Hotels
Seibu Prince Hotels Resorts
Rosewood Hotels
Ritz Carlton
Richmond Hotels
Renaissance Hotels
Regent Hotels
Rakuten Stay
Pullman Hotels
Prince Hotels Resorts
Pan Pacific Hotels
OMO by Hoshino Resorts
Okura Hotels Resorts
Novotel Hotels
Nipponia
Moxy Hotels
Mitsui Garden Hotels
Mimaru Hotels
MGallery Hotels
Mercure Hotels
Melia Hotels
Marriott Hotels Resorts
Mandarin Oriental
LXR Hotels Resorts
Lotte Hotels
La Vista Hotels
Kempinski Hotels
JR Hotel Group
Explore our Japan hotel collection — luxury, remote and cultural stays
All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners and are shown for identification only.
Four steps from sign-up to arrivals.
One email opens the file; one desk carries it to the last transfer.
Become a partnerRegister
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.
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.
Four rules that get you a quotation fast.
We welcome enquiries from travel agents and tour operators worldwide. Work with us this way and our Japan team can cost your programme without back-and-forth.
Send your full requirements
Travel dates, number of travellers (adults and children), hotel category, the cities to cover and every service you need — to b2b@explera.jp. We cannot quote from a one-line request.
One enquiry, one fresh email
Start every new enquiry in a new email with a clear subject line, for example “Japan Group — 15 Pax — Oct 2026”. Please do not reply on an old thread: each file is tracked separately, and mixed threads delay your quotation.
US$100 quotation fee
Each Japan enquiry carries a US$100 fee for the costed quotation and day-by-day itinerary, paid before we start. It is credited in full against your invoice when the booking is confirmed.
Costed for your brief
We do not send rate sheets, blanket price lists or general promotions. Every proposal is costed by hand against your requirements — that is what makes our net rates quotable.
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Anything else — write to b2b@explera.jp or message us on WhatsApp and the trade desk will answer, around the clock.
What is a Japan DMC?
A Japan DMC (destination management company) is a 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.
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.