(りょこうがいしゃ)

りょこうがいしゃ
noun
travel agency; travel company
1. travel agency; travel company
A business that arranges transportation, accommodation, and tours for travelers.
旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ)でツアーを予約(よやく)した。
I booked a tour at a travel agency.
大手(おおて)旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ)海外旅行(かいがいりょこう)のパックツアーが充実(じゅうじつ)している。
Major travel agencies have a wide selection of overseas package tours.
ネットで自分(じぶん)手配(てはい)するより、旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ)(まか)せた(ほう)安心(あんしん)だと(おも)う。
I think it's more reassuring to leave it to a travel agency than to arrange everything yourself online.

A compound of 旅行(りょこう) (travel) and 会社(かいしゃ) (company). Major Japanese travel agencies include JTB, 近畿日本(きんきにっぽん)ツーリスト, and HIS. While online booking has grown, travel agencies remain popular in Japan, especially for overseas group tours and package deals.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ)(もう)()む: to apply through a travel agency
  • 旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ)(とお)す: to go through a travel agency
  • 大手(おおて)旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ): major travel agency
  • 旅行会社(りょこうがいしゃ)のパンフレット: travel agency brochure

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 旅行代理店(りょこうだいりてん): travel agent — emphasizes the agency role; often used for smaller local offices
  • 観光案内所(かんこうあんないじょ): tourist information center — provides information but does not typically sell travel packages