(りょこうがいしゃ)

りょこうがいしゃ
noun
travel agency; travel company
travelwork
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)ツアー予約(よやく)した
I booked a tour at a travel agency.
Major travel agencies have a wide selection of overseas package tours.
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

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