gotcha Co., Ltd. is a Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in unique travel experiences for inbound visitors to Japan.
We are officially registered with the Japan Tourism Agency as a licensed travel agency (Registration No. 2153). According to our research, fewer than ten companies nationwide hold this top-tier license within the inbound tourism sector.
Although founded in 2023, we are led by a CEO with 35 years of experience in the travel industry. In his previous role, he successfully achieved an IPO in the outbound travel business. Furthermore, in the fiscal year ending March 2020, he oversaw operations that sent more than 202,385 travelers abroad, achieving sales of 33.3 billion yen.
Leveraging this experience and extensive network, Gotcha has rapidly expanded its B2B inbound business since its first year of operation.
Contents and guides that we are offering:
We focus on Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, offering a wide variety of culturally immersive experiences such as sumo tournaments and morning practice at sumo stables, kimono and tea ceremony workshops, and Kabuki night performances.
We also provide comprehensive DMC services, arranging hotels, buses, restaurants, and guides through a one-stop solution. We partner with leading travel agencies in Europe and the Middle East, while also maintaining a strong collaboration with the non-profit Institute for Japanese Culture Experience and Exchange (IJCEE). This partnership gives us access to Japan’s largest network of licensed national guides (1,420 members, of which 1,173 are licensed guides), enabling us to deliver high-quality, nationwide guide services. Regular training programs in both guiding and Japanese culture further ensure our commitment to quality.
Arrangements:
In addition to package-rate contracts with properties across Japan, we utilize dynamic rate sourcing via OTAs such as Expedia, Agoda, Booking.com, Rakuten Travel, and Jalan, ensuring both competitive pricing and real-time responsiveness. We are also highly experienced in handling group tours of 30 or more participants, educational trips, and incentive tours.
Our Tokyo-based experiences are among the most extensive in Japan, with the highest number of listings on Viator and GetYourGuide (our research), and hold an impressive average customer rating of 4.7 out of 5. Looking ahead, we are committed to accelerating our nationwide expansion, striving to become Japan’s No.1 DMC in both quality and scale, and continuously enhancing our product development capabilities.
Whether you require full ground arrangements as a DMC or wish to book individual cultural experiences, we’ll deliver maximum value for your inbound business. We look forward to supporting you—please feel free to contact us anytime.
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