Are there many English-speaking tour guides in Japan? Can you provide guided tours in languages other than English?

If you come from a non-English-speaking country, the tour guide service in your language must be booked in advance with sufficient time

Among the "National Guide Interpreter", most of them are English guide interpreters.

According to the public data provided by JNTO, as of April 1, 2024, there are 27,590 registered guide interpreters, of which 19,830 are English guide interpreters, accounting for 71.9%; there are 2,798 Chinese guide interpreters, making up only 10% of the total; Korean guide interpreters rank third with 1,339, accounting for only 4.9%. Other languages are even rarer.

If you come from a non-English-speaking country, the tour guide service in your language must be booked in advance with sufficient time

Q：How much does it cost to hire a private tour guide in Japan?

A full private tour model (car, driver & tour guide) is the best way to experience Japan with a professional guide! But the rate is expensive, especially for small size group. It is recommended to the people who are not budget or big group over 10 persons.

Q：Travel Maps of Japan's Attractions

Travel Maps of Japan's Attractions，Distance between cities and required driving time.

Q：Are Japanese tour guides who provide interpretation services required to have a national interpreter guide qualification certificate?

Are Japanese tour guides who provide interpretation services required to have a national interpreter guide qualification certificate?

Q：Can I tour Japan on my own?

Sure, if you would like. With highly developed transport, extremely safe, and easy communicate, you are free and easy to do it on your own.

Q：How much does an English-speaking tour guide service usually cost in Japan?

How much does an English-speaking tour guide service usually cost in Japan?

Q：What types of foreign language interpreters are there in Japan?

In the National Interpreter Guide Examination in Japan, ten foreign languages are offered, including English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Thai

Q：Is $5000 enough for a trip to Japan?

If you plan for a trip to Japan with 5000 USD, you can expect at least a week trip to visit Japan (not luxury style).

Q：Is eating out in Japan expensive?

Eating out in Japan is with widely price range from several dollars to hundred dollars. It's up to you to make it expensive or cheap.