Translation guide
A person or business that arranges travel, such as flights, hotels, and tours. In Japanese, the term can refer to the individual agent, the agency, or the service counter.
travel agency (business)
travel agent (person)
Often described by workplace rather than a single job title.
The most common and neutral term for a travel agency as a business.
I bought a plane ticket at that travel agency.
A slightly more formal term, often used in official contexts or signs.
I work at a travel agency.
A loanword from English, used in some business names or casual contexts, but less common than the native terms.
A new travel agency opened.
Referring to the individual who helps plan and book travel.
A natural way to refer to a staff member at a travel agency. Japanese often specifies the workplace rather than using a single job title.
I consulted with a travel agent.
A casual way to refer to the person at the travel agency counter.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'person who arranges travel,' used when the specific job title is unclear.
Referring to the physical counter or desk where travel services are provided.
There is no single common Japanese word that directly translates to 'travel agent' as a job title. Instead, describe the person by their workplace (e.g., 旅行会社の人) or role (e.g., 旅行の手配をする人). Using 旅行エージェント is possible but sounds like a loanword and is less natural.
Please ask the travel agent.
Let's ask the travel agent at the counter.
He is a travel agent (person who arranges travel).
I changed my reservation at the travel agency counter.