Affiliate Program Guide
HOW THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM WORKS
Our affiliate program allows you to earn commission by introducing customers to our Shinkansen ticket booking service.
You can promote our website using affiliate links. When a customer places an order through your affiliate link, the order will automatically be tracked as your referral.
Once the travel date has passed and the order is confirmed, the commission review process will begin. Approved commissions will appear in your Payouts section.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Step 1: Choose Your Affiliate Link
There are 3 types of affiliate links available.
1. Homepage Link
A general link to our website homepage.
You can find this link on your Dashboard after logging in.
Recommended for:
- Influencers sharing our service on social media
- Websites introducing Japan travel services
- General promotion
2. Product Links
Direct links to specific train ticket pages and routes.
You can find these links under the "Product Links" menu.
Examples:
- Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen tickets
- Osaka to Hiroshima Shinkansen tickets
Recommended for:
- Hotel websites
- Travel blogs
- Route-specific recommendations
3. Custom Links
Create your own affiliate link to any page on our website.
You can create these links under the "Custom Links" menu.
Recommended for:
- Campaign pages
- Specific destination pages
- Customized customer guidance
Step 2: Share Your Affiliate Link
You can share your affiliate link in many ways depending on your business type.
Examples include:
- Social media posts
- Blog articles
- Hotel websites
- Confirmation emails to guests
- Travel consultation emails
- QR codes
- Internal booking operations
When customers place an order through your affiliate link, the order will be tracked automatically.
Step 3: Earn Commission
After the customer's travel date has passed, the order will be reviewed during the following month.
Once the order is successfully confirmed and approved:
- Your commission will appear in the Payouts section
- You can check your payment status anytime from your affiliate dashboard
Please note:
- Orders are reviewed in the month following the scheduled travel date
- Cancelled or refunded orders may not qualify for commission
AFFILIATE USE CASES
For Influencers & Content Creators
Share affiliate links on:
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Blogs
- Travel guides
- X (Twitter)
You can introduce convenient Shinkansen ticket booking services to travelers visiting Japan and earn commission from referred bookings.
Using route-specific Product Links usually improves conversion rates.
For Hotels & Accommodation Providers
You can place affiliate links:
- On your hotel website
- In access information pages
- In reservation confirmation emails
- In pre-arrival guest emails
- In concierge recommendations
This allows your guests to conveniently book Shinkansen tickets before arriving in Japan while generating additional revenue for your property.
Product Links to popular routes near your hotel location are especially recommended.
For Travel Agencies
Travel agencies can use affiliate links when arranging transportation for customers or when purchasing tickets through your own booking process.
This allows agencies to receive affiliate commission as a form of booking incentive or cashback while continuing to provide convenient rail ticket services to clients.
Custom Links can also be used to guide customers to specific ticket pages or campaigns.