1.
travel agency; travel company
A business that arranges transportation, accommodation, and tours for travelers.
旅行会社でツアーを予約した。
I booked a tour at a travel agency.
大手の旅行会社は海外旅行のパックツアーが充実している。
Major travel agencies have a wide selection of overseas package tours.
ネットで自分で手配するより、旅行会社に任せた方が安心だと思う。
I think it's more reassuring to leave it to a travel agency than to arrange everything yourself online.
A compound of 旅行 (travel) and 会社 (company). Major Japanese travel agencies include JTB, 近畿日本ツーリスト, and HIS. While online booking has grown, travel agencies remain popular in Japan, especially for overseas group tours and package deals.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 旅行会社に申し込む: to apply through a travel agency
- 旅行会社を通す: to go through a travel agency
- 大手旅行会社: major travel agency
- 旅行会社のパンフレット: travel agency brochure
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 旅行代理店: travel agent — emphasizes the agency role; often used for smaller local offices
- 観光案内所: tourist information center — provides information but does not typically sell travel packages