Last updated: March 29, 2026
FTC Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), this page explains how Central Japan Travel Guide earns revenue and how affiliate relationships work on this Site.
How This Site Earns Money
Central Japan Travel Guide is a free resource for travelers planning trips to the Chubu region of Japan. To keep this site running and continue producing high-quality travel content, we earn money through affiliate commissions and display advertising.
When you click on certain links on this site and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a small commission from the merchant. This comes at absolutely no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the website.
Our Affiliate Partners
We participate in affiliate programs with the following companies and networks:
– Viator — Tours, activities, and experiences
– GetYourGuide — Tours, day trips, and attraction tickets
– Klook — Activities, transport passes, and attraction tickets
– Booking.com — Hotel and accommodation bookings
– Agoda — Hotel and accommodation bookings (Asia specialist)
– Travelpayouts — Travel affiliate network (flights, hotels, and travel services)
– A8.net — Japanese affiliate network (various travel-related services)
– Google AdSense — Display advertising shown on the Site
This list may be updated as we join or leave affiliate programs.
Our Promise to You
Affiliate partnerships never influence our editorial content or recommendations. Here is what we commit to:
1. Honest reviews only. Every recommendation on this site is based on personal experience or thorough research. We do not write positive reviews in exchange for commissions.
2. We recommend what we actually use. If we suggest a hotel, tour, or service, it’s because we believe it will genuinely improve your trip to central Japan.
3. Transparency first. Articles containing affiliate links include a disclosure notice so you always know when links are monetized.
4. No pay-to-play. We do not accept payment in exchange for guaranteed positive coverage. Sponsored content, if any, is always clearly labeled.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Most affiliate links on this Site lead to booking platforms or tour providers. In many articles, you will see a brief disclosure notice near the top or bottom of the page, such as:
> This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Your Choice
You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. If you prefer, you can navigate directly to any website mentioned on this Site. We appreciate it when you do use our links, as it helps support the free content we create, but we fully respect your choice either way.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how this site earns revenue, feel free to reach out through our [Contact Page](/contact/).
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