German Speaking Tour Guide 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 Tokyo or Kyoto as Tour Guide.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Guiding people around Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko, 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 Tokyo or 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
  
• German: Business level
• Japanese: Conversational level
  
• Proficiency in another language (French, 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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