We know that traveling responsibly can be a challenge, which is why we focus on offering you as much information, support and facilities as possible, ensuring that sustainability values add meaning to your trip and make it smoother and more conscious.
Know before you go — we’ll send you our Responsible Traveler guide to brief you on tips on local customs and how to be a conscientious traveler.
We’ll look for, and book directly with the most sustainable suppliers, preferably with recognized sustainability certifications.
Travelers are encouraged to sign a pledge to challenge themselves, and to commit to travel responsibly and sustainably.
Japan produces some of the best fruits and vegetables in the world. Eat local and seasonal to improve health, reduce food emissions, and help reduce food waste.
We’ll prioritize utilizing Japan’s fantastic rail network, and use low-emission vehicles when necessary.
We calculate the greenhouse gas emissions from your ground transportation and offset them with certified carbon credits so your journey has a lighter environmental impact.
Start planning your sustainable trip
TRICOLAGE is the First GSTC Certified Company in Japan. Always staying up to date and constantly improving our sustainability efforts, in 2022 we became the first tour operator in Japan to receive the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tour Operator Certification.
Since then, we have persevered in maintaining these international standards and have renewed the certification by Bureau Veritas Japan Co., Ltd. in 2025.
For tour operators, hotels, and destinations, the GSTC is the most respected global sustainable tourism standard.
Find out what this certification is and how we achieved it.
GSTC highlights us as an example of GSTC-certified Tour Operators
Discover how TRICOLAGE is shaping the future of sustainable tourism in Japan with our Sustainable Travel Report 2024. This report highlights our commitment to creating journeys that not only delight travelers but also positively impact local communities and the environment.
Inside, you’ll find key achievements from 2024, including our collaborations with the Japan Tourism Agency on international media trips to promote unique regional destinations, our comprehensive sustainability education programs with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau and regional tourism boards, and our deep local engagement, exemplified by our work with the Hiroshima Adventure Tourism Platform.
Promote Lesser-Visited Areas
Redirecting tourism to support authentic regional experiences
Educate for Sustainability
Building capacity and awareness across the tourism industry
Foster Local Engagement
Creating long-term sustainable infrastructure and maximizing regional benefits
Develop Sustainable Tours
Crafting experiences with certified partners that minimize environmental impact
Take the first step towards crafting your perfect getaway.
Let’s turn your dream vacation into reality!
