Travel Guide
りょこうあんないにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Tour Conductors and Tour Guides
Summary
A profession that provides guidance on tourist spots, itinerary management, safety checks, and more for travelers.
Description
Travel guides are professionals who provide domestic and international travelers with tourist spot information, history and culture explanations, guidance on transportation and accommodations, and safety management. They assist with pre-departure itinerary planning, on-site schedule adjustments, various reservation procedures, emergency responses, and contribute to enhancing traveler satisfaction and ensuring safe travels. Multilingual capabilities and cross-cultural understanding are also required.
Future Outlook
With the increase in inbound demand, job opportunities are expected to remain steady. Expansion in the use of digital technologies such as online tours and VR guides is also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Curious and Inquisitive / Sociable
Work Style
Fieldwork / Seasonal / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Tour Guide → Senior Guide → Tour Manager → Travel Agency Staff → Branch Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Itinerary Management / Language Skills (English) / Safety Management Knowledge / Tourist Spot Knowledge
Recommended Skills
First Aid / History and Culture Knowledge / Multilingual Support / Tour Guide Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather, traffic conditions, etc. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth information transmission with travelers and local contacts is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of long-hour walking and outdoor guiding, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there is little complex mathematical analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical processing is almost unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Comprehensive Travel Agency Manager
- Domestic Travel Agency Manager
Aliases
- Sightseeing Guide
- Tour Guide
Related Jobs
- Hotel Concierge
- Tour Escort
- Tourist Information Staff
- Travel Agency Manager