Tokyo, Japan: Tour Guides

We are looking for dynamic and professional group leaders to join our team of leaders. Tokyo / Kyoto based for full time, and part time positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely lead our clients on our wide range of programs
• Seek to provide our guests with the Japan travel experience of their lives
• Present facts about the region's natural and human history
• Provide a positive role model for clients, fellow leaders, managers, key stakeholders, travel agents and even children and facilitate learning based activities
• Advise and help clients experience delicious meals
• Care for Urban Adventures equipment, philosophy and help us continue to work to a sustainable business
• Lead interpretive walks and hikes
• Adhere to principles of Responsible Travel
• Be a steward of the natural areas in which we travel

Requirements: 

• Fluency in English and Japanese
• Customer service experience or superb people skills
• Background in tourism, natural history or leading groups (active or non active), preferred but not essential
• Experience or willingness to work with young children and adolescents
• Capable of working long hours
• Physically fit
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Conversational English and Japanese
• Positive attitude
• Creative approach to problem solving
• First-Aid Certified preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Valid work permit in Japan

How to apply: 

Please send an email to info@tokyourbanadventures.com with:

• a short introduction telling us about yourself, your main goals and why you would like to work as a tour guide
• a 1-page CV