Travel and Tourism Guide
りょこう・かんこうがいど
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Tour Conductors and Tour Guides
Summary
A job that provides guidance to tourist spots for travelers, explanations of history and culture, and itinerary management.
Description
Travel and tourism guides are professionals who explain local history, culture, and nature to travelers from Japan and abroad, providing safe and comfortable travel experiences. They handle a wide range of tasks, including tour planning, arranging transportation, coordinating with accommodations, on-site guidance during travel, explanations at tourist spots, and emergency responses. Multilingual capabilities and high customer service manners are required, and they also contribute to regional revitalization and sustainable tourism.
Future Outlook
Demand for guides is increasing due to the recovery of inbound tourism and local attraction initiatives. Adapting to online tours and digital guide technologies will enhance market value.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Has Hospitality / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Freelance / Guide / Seasonal / Tour Staff / Travel Agency Employment
Career Path
Junior Guide → Senior Guide → Guide Leader → Tourism Coordinator → Tourism Producer
Required Skills
Foreign Language Conversational Skills / Knowledge of History and Culture of Tourist Spots / Navigation Skills / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Marketing Knowledge / Multilingual Skills (Chinese, Korean) / Presentation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to changes such as weather or schedule changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for safety management and customer service. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with diverse customers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and walking. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan and manage tour schedules and emergency responses is important. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to unexpected troubles and customer requests. |
| Stress Tolerance | Dealing with large groups of customers and handling troubles can involve high stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Comprehensive Travel Itinerary Management Director
- Domestic Travel Itinerary Management Director
- Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter
Aliases
- Interpreter Guide
- Tour Guide
- Tourist Guide
Related Jobs
- Tour Conductor
- Tour Escort
- Tourism Producer