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.
旅行会社
travel agency (business)
Referring to the company or office that sells travel packages.
The most common and neutral term for a travel agency as a business.
あの旅行会社で航空券を買った。
I bought a plane ticket at that travel agency.
A slightly more formal term, often used in official contexts or signs.
旅行代理店に勤めています。
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.
新しい旅行エージェンシーがオープンした。
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.
旅行代理店のスタッフに相談した。
I consulted with a travel agent.
A casual way to refer to the person at the travel agency counter.
旅行会社のカウンターの人に聞いてみよう。
Let's ask the travel agent at the counter.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'person who arranges travel,' used when the specific job title is unclear.
彼は旅行の手配をする人です。
He is a travel agent (person who arranges travel).
Referring to the physical counter or desk where travel services are provided.
Commonly used for a travel service counter, such as in a department store or airport.
駅の旅行カウンターで切符を買えます。
You can buy tickets at the travel counter in the station.
A more formal term for the service window or counter of a travel agency.
旅行代理店の窓口で予約を変更した。
I changed my reservation at the travel agency counter.
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.
旅行会社の人に聞いてください。
Please ask the travel agent.