French Speaking Tour Guide in Kansai area F/H
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Type de contrat : Indépendant
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Temps de travail : Temps partiel
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Lieu Toshima City
Who are we?
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/).
Your role as Tour Guide
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 Kyoto as Tour Guide.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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Guiding people around Kyoto, Osaka and Nara showing them the main highlights of the city
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Creating and adjusting itineraries according to the customers wishes and requests
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Sharing information and deep insight on Japanese history, culture and society
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Taking care of transportation and logistics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience
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Providing suggestions and recommendations to the guests
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Helping the customers during meals when part of the itinerary
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Offering overall on the ground customer support
Who are you?
Your profile:
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Eligible to work in Japan
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Flexible availability including weekends
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Currently living in Kansai area
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Passionate about Japanese culture, history, and traditions, and eager to share your knowledge.
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Experience in tour guiding in Japan
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Permission to work in Japan is required, no visa sponsorship
Minimum language requirements:
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English: Business level
- French: Business level
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Japanese: Conversational level
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Proficiency in another language (German, Italian, or Spanish) appreciated
Your skills:
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Warm and welcoming personality
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Friendly and sociable, making it easy to connect with travelers
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Punctual, reliable, organized, and able to handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally
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Able to work with minimal supervision
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Great communication with both travellers and suppliers
What do we offer
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Competitive salary
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Per diem allowance
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Flexible schedule
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International team environment
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Chance of growing in our company
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