National Licensed Guide Interpreters & Assistant Services
“National Licensed Guide Interpreters” are those who has passed the national exam, have advanced foreign language skills, high-level knowledge related to tourism such as history, geography and culture throughout Japan, and who are registered by the prefecture.
“Assistant services” refer to assistant staffs who only has a tour conductor qualifications. They will assist you at airports or stations to ensure a smooth and comfortable travel to your next destination.
Language | Half-day | Full-day | |
National Licensed Guide Interpreters | English / Chinese | From ¥33,000 | From ¥44,000 |
Assistant Services | English / Chinese | From ¥22,000 | From ¥33,000 |
1. The rates above are based on following working hours;
Half-day: 4 hours (9:00am – 1:00pm) / Full-day: 8 hours (9:00am – 5:00pm)
*Extra 20% of the guide fee will be charged for working in early morning (before 8:00am) and late night (after 10:00pm).
2. Please ask us if you need any other languages than English and Chinese.
3. The maximum working hours is 12 hours.
4. Due to a high demand of local guides, it is preferable to inquire us as early as possible.
Following fees will be charged additionally;
1. Transportation fee
2. Meal fee (Lunch: JPY 1,500 and Dinner: JPY 2,000)
3. Accommodation fee if necessary
●Payment Policy:
The guide fee must be paid 14 days or earlier counting from the day preceding the start of the tour in Japanese Yen.
●Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel the tour, you are asked to pay the cancellation fee as below. The reference date is based on our business hours.
20 to 8 days before the tour | 20% of tour fees |
7 to 2 days before the tour | 30% of tour fees |
1 day before the tour | 40% of tour fees |
On the day of the tour | 50% of tour fees |
No shows | 100% of tour fees |