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How to Make a Reservation
You can book a room at a Welcome Inn using one of the following methods.
Please note that WIRC will renew its reservation system and website at the beginning of April 2005 and that the following booking procedue is accordingly subject to change.

  1. Direct Booking (through our System)
    You can book a reservation at Welcome Inns directly through our website. The application button is at the bottom of each member's page. Clicking the button will then take you to the "Terms and Conditions" page. If you agree to the conditions, you can proceed with your application for a reservation. You may receive the response by e-mail from the Welcome Inn through the system.

  2. Application Through WIRC

    If you choose a Welcome Inn without Internet access, we will transfer your request to them and answer you on their behalf through the system. The application button is at the bottom of each member's page. Clicking the button will then take you to the "Terms and Conditions" page. If you agree to the conditions, you can proceed with your application for a reservation.

    Important Notice
    Application through WIRC is not accepted during New Year Holiday Period (usually Dec. 29 - Jan. 3).
    NOTE: WIRC accepts reservation requests for parties of up to 10 persons


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  3. At Booking Counters in Japan
    You can find WIRC booking counters at Narita’s New Tokyo International Airport (at the Tourist Information Centers in each of the airport terminals), at Osaka’s Kansai Airport (at the Tourist Information Center), and in central Tokyo and central Kyoto. For exact locations, click here.

    Booking Counters
    Narita Airport Terminal 1: Tourist Information Center, Arrival Lobby 08:00 - 19:30 / Daily
    Narita Airport Terminal 2: Tourist Information Center, Arrival Lobby 08:00 - 19:30 / Daily
    Kansai Airport: Tourist Information Center, Arrival Lobby 09:00 - 20:30 / Daily
    Tokyo: Tourist Information Center, 10th Fl., Tokyo Kotsukaikan Bldg., 2-10-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 09:00 - 11:30 / 13:00 - 16:30 / Daily
    Kyoto: c/o Kyoto Tourist Information
    9th. Fl., Kyoto Sta. Bldg., Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216    		 10:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00 / Closed on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of each month and Dec. 29 - Jan. 3
    Important Notice
    We cannot accept reservation requests over the phone.

How to check your reservation record
You can check the status of your request by yourself.
Please click here.

Peak Periods

If you are planning to travel in Japan during the following peak periods, please reserve as early as you can.
    New Year Holidays: December 29 to January 3
    Cherry Blossoms: Late March through early April
    Golden Week: April 29 to May 5
    O-Bon: Second and third weeks of August
    Leaf Season: Middle to late November (particularly in Kyoto)


Office Closed

Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese National Holidays and New Year's Holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)


Japanese National Holidays
January 1 (New Year's Day)
January 12 (Coming-of-Age Day)
February 11 (National Foundation Day)
March 20 (Vernal Equinox Day)
April 29 (Greenery Day)
May 3 (Constitution Memorial Day
May 5 (Children's Day)
Juy19 (Maritime Day)
September 20 (Respecr-for-the Aged Day)
September 23 (Autumnal Equinox Day)
October 11 (Health-Sports Day)
November 3 (Culture Day)
November 23 (Labor Thanksgiving Day)
December 23 (Emperor's Birthday)


Note: (1)When a national holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday.
(2) When a day (except for Sundays and the above) falls between national holidays, it becomes a holiday itself.
This rule is applicable for the 4th of May.