仕事内容:
M2N LLC operates authentic historical and cultural tours across Japan, currently in Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Nagasaki. We partner with leading international tourism platforms, including GetYourGuide, Viator, GuruWalk, and Freetour.
We are hiring English-speaking Tour Guides (freelance) to lead group and private tours in Osaka/Kyoto. Your role is to share Japan's rich history and culture with international audiences, create memorable experiences, and maintain high professional standards.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct tours at historical and cultural landmarks across Osaka and Kyoto
- Deliver engaging presentations on Japanese, Osaka, and Kyoto history and culture
- Communicate with guests before tours to ensure smooth operations
- Provide exceptional customer service with cultural sensitivity
- Maintain punctuality and professional standards
アピールポイント:
- Flexible Schedule: Choose your availability. Ideal for students, career-changers, or supplementary income seekers.
- Performance-Based Pay: Starting at ¥2,000/hour, with opportunities to progress to ¥2,500/hour and ¥3,000/hour based on consistent guest satisfaction and performance.
- Meaningful Work: Connect cultures and create lasting memories for international travelers.
- Career Growth: Join a rapidly expanding company across Japan.
- Professional Support: Training, team support, and a professional work environment.
- International Community: Interact with travelers from around the world and strengthen your English skills.
求める人材:
- English-fluent professionals with excellent communication skills
- Interest in Japanese history and culture, with an interest in Osaka and Kyoto's local history and culture a plus; full training provided
- Additional language skills are a plus
- Previous tour guiding or hospitality experience preferred, but not required
- Passionate about connecting with international audiences
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tours
- Open to continuous learning and improvement
- Must reside in the Kansai area and be able to reliably commute to tour meeting points in both Osaka and Kyoto.
勤務時間・曜日:
Flexible Scheduling (Freelance / Part-time)
Tours are assigned based on your availability and schedule preferences. You provide your availability, and we assign tours accordingly. Part-time and flexible arrangements are welcome. Compensation is hourly based on tours completed.
- Tours typically range from 2 to 6 hours per session
- Shifts arranged around tour schedules (morning, afternoon, and occasional evening tours)
- Availability submitted monthly (about one week before each month starts), with flexibility to adjust during the month
- Weekdays and/or weekends OK: you choose your days
- No fixed minimum days per week; ideal for supplementary income
- No overtime (compensation is hourly, based on tours completed)
- Tours take place at historical and cultural sites across Osaka and Kyoto, depending on the assigned tour and itinerary. Guides must be able to reliably commute to designated meeting points in both cities.
休暇・休日:
As a part-time freelance position, vacation scheduling is flexible. We request 2 months advance notice for any extended time off to ensure proper tour scheduling and guest management. No paid holidays, as compensation is hourly based on tours completed. Holiday availability (New Year, Golden Week, Obon, etc.) is welcome and encouraged.
勤務地:
Tours take place at various historical and cultural sites across Osaka and Kyoto, depending on the tour itinerary. Meeting points and tour locations may vary depending on the assigned tour.
Passive smoking prevention: As all work is conducted outdoors at public sites, there are no indoor company premises. Smoking is not permitted during tours.
アクセス:
- Tour meeting points: Meeting points vary depending on the assigned tour and itinerary. Guides are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the designated meeting point.
- Other means of transportation: Public transport, personal vehicle, or bicycle acceptable. Guides arrange their own transport to meeting points.
給与:
- Transportation for assigned tours: Transportation expenses related to the tour itself may be covered by the company, depending on the assigned tour and itinerary.
- Transportation to the meeting point: Guides are responsible for their own transportation from home to the designated meeting point.
- No fixed overtime pay: Compensation is hourly and based on tours completed.
- Performance-based rate increases: Guides can progress to higher compensation tiers based on consistent high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
待遇・福利厚生:
- Training provided: Japanese history, Osaka and Kyoto's local history and culture, guiding skills, and customer service
- Ongoing team support and a professional work environment
- Flexible, self-managed schedule
- International work environment: Interact with travelers from around the world and strengthen your English
- Career growth opportunities as the company expands nationwide (Kochi, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond)
- Transportation support for transportation required as part of assigned tours, according to the tour itinerary
その他:
Submit the following documents to [email protected] :
- Resume/CV with work history
- Global visa status and type
- Current location
- When you can start working
- Brief note on why you're interested (optional)
Email Subject Line: "English Tour Guide Application – Osaka/Kyoto"
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 3-5 business days to schedule an interview.
雇用形態: アルバイト･パート
給与: 2,000円 (時給) 以上
