Study Tour Guide (Tourism)
けんがくツアーガイド（かんこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Tour Conductors and Tour Guides
Summary
A professional who explains information such as the history, culture, and nature of sightseeing spots to tourists and guides them safely.
Description
Study tour guides target tourists and sightseers, guiding them along the route and clearly explaining background information such as local history, culture, and nature. They are required to perform flexible responses according to participants' requests while managing safety, emergency responses, and coordinating with transportation and facilities. Since they work in various outdoor and indoor environments, physical strength, communication skills, and multilingual capabilities are important.
Future Outlook
With the increase in inbound demand and revitalization of local tourism, the needs for language support and experiential tours are growing, and the expertise of guides and utilization of ICT are increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Cheerful Personality / Curious and Inquisitive / Flexible and Adaptable / Good Listener / Sociable
Work Style
Contract Employee / Freelance / Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal
Career Path
Apprentice Guide → Tour Guide → Senior Guide → Guide Leader → Tour Coordinator/Manager
Required Skills
Emergency Response and Safety Management / Knowledge of History, Culture, and Geography / Multilingual Communication / Presentation Skills
Recommended Skills
Additional Language Skills / Digital Content Creation / Guide Tool Operation / Tour Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to sudden changes during tours and customer needs. |
| Communication Skills | To clearly convey the attractions to tour participants. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of outdoor guiding and walking require physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | To flexibly respond to weather changes and participants' requests. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is rarely required in the job. |
Related Qualifications
- National Licensed Guide Interpreter
- Tourism English Proficiency Test
- Travel Agency Manager
Aliases
- Local Guide
- Tour Guide
- Tourist Guide
Related Jobs
- Bus Guide
- Interpreter Guide
- Tour Conductor
- Tour Escort
- Tourist Information Center Staff