Tour Guide in Kansai area F/H

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Published on 23/09/2025

  • Contract type:  Freelance

  • Work time:  Part time

  • Location Kyoto

L'entreprise

Since 1981, we have been a leading tourism company specialized in providing a wide range of travel experiences in Japan. Our mission is to become the go-to brand for anyone who loves Japan and wants to experience this wonderful country to the fullest.

We sell a variety of products to our customers traveling to Japan : individual and group tours, Rail Passes, activities, excursions, train tickets, accommodations, SIM cards, etc. More info on our company and products, on our 5 languages website: https://www.japan-experience.com/. 

In March 2025 Japan Experience also acquired FTC, a DMC specialized in large group tours in Japan, and in 2022 opened Irasshai, a 800 m2 Japanese concept food store in the center of Paris (https://irasshai.co/).

 

Description du poste

As part of our growth strategy to become a leading inbound travel company for the western markets, we are seeking a dedicated individual to support Japan Experience in Kansai as Tour Guide.

 

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Guiding people around Kyoto, Osaka and Nara showing them the main highlights of the city

  • Creating and adjusting itineraries according to the customers wishes and requests

  • Sharing information and deep insight on Japanese history, culture and society

  • Taking care of transportation and logistics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience

  • Providing suggestions and recommendations to the guests

  • Helping the customers during meals when part of the itinerary

  • Offering overall on the ground customer support

Profil recherché

Your profile:

  • Eligible to work in Japan

  • Flexible availability including weekends 

  • Currently living in Kansai area

  • Passionate about Japanese culture, history, and traditions, and eager to share your knowledge.

  • Experience in tour guiding in Japan

  • Permission to work in Japan is required, no visa sponsorship

  • Japanese driving license is a plus

Minimum language requirements:

  • English: Business level

  • Proficiency in another language (French, Italian, Spanish or German) required

  • Japanese: Conversational level

Your skills:

  • Warm and welcoming personality

  • Friendly and sociable, making it easy to connect with travelers

  • Punctual, reliable, organized, and able to handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally

  • Able to work with minimal supervision 

  • Great communication with both travellers and suppliers

What do we offer 

  • Competitive salary

  • Per diem allowance 

  • Flexible schedule

  • International team environment 

  • Chance of growing in our company

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Tour Guide in Kansai area F/H

Freelance
Part time
Kyoto

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