French Speaking Tour Guide in Kansai area F/H

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:

• 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

Who are you?

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

Minimum language requirements:

• English: Business level

• French: Business level

• Japanese: Conversational level

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

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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