Skip to content

🇫🇷 B2B Only · Net Rates

Japan DMC for France

Net B2B rates, gastronomy-led programming and 24/7 ground operations — built for how French agencies sell Japan.

150,000+
French visitors to Japan, Jan–Apr 2026 (JNTO)
+10.3%
Year-on-year growth in the French market
24 hr
Guaranteed quote turnaround
Direct
Paris CDG → Narita / Haneda nonstop
Market Intel

How the France market sells Japan

Traveller profile

Gastronomy, craft and design consistently outrank shopping for French clients. Many arrive already well-read on regional cuisine and traditional artisanship — one of the deepest pre-existing cultural affinities with Japan of any Western market.

When this market books

Late March–April (cherry blossom) and late October–November (autumn foliage) are the main peaks, with a distinct August wave driven by the French national holiday month that most other European markets don't share.

Flight access

Daily nonstop service from Paris CDG into both Narita and Haneda on Air France, ANA and JAL, plus one-stop options via the Gulf and Helsinki for regional French departures.

What matters most

Depth of cultural and culinary programming, not just the standard sights. Kaiseki and chef-table experiences are frequently requested as the trip centerpiece.

How French 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. Coordination in English, by WhatsApp and email, with proposals ready to share under your own agency’s branding.

FAQ

FAQs for France agencies

How fast do you respond to a brief from a French 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 regardless of time zone.

What currency do you invoice French agencies in?

All rates are quoted net and non-commissionable. We settle in JPY, USD or NZD by bank transfer, or via Wise — whichever is easiest on your end.

Do you handle both FIT and group bookings from France?

Both. Group bookings qualify for our FOC allocation — 1 complimentary place per 20 paying adults, 2 per 40 — on land arrangements.

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.

Go deeper: read our trade guide for the France market →

Last updated August 2026 · Reviewed by the Vb Japan DMC operations team