or apply directly on Ventura TRAVEL's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Ventura TRAVEL's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Ventura TRAVEL's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ventura TRAVEL
- high 28 stale, 2 reposted of 32 open
- Hiring momentum
- 48 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ventura TRAVEL's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ventura TRAVEL.
About this role
As a Tour Guide for Japaventura, you will lead small groups on 2–3 week tours across Japan, sharing your passion for the country's culture and ensuring travelers have memorable experiences. Your role involves planning itineraries, providing customer support, ensuring safety, and handling emergencies while communicating effectively in English and Japanese. You will work closely with a team and report to the Executive Director, contributing to a culture of sustainable and authentic travel.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ventura TRAVEL as an employer.
What you need
- Advanced English (C1) language skills
- Good Japanese (B2) language skills
- Experience living in Japan for at least one year
- Passion for Japan's culture, people, and history
- Organized, reliable, motivated, and solution-oriented under pressure
- Cooperative and communicative team skills
Nice to have
- Strong English communication skills
- Open, cheerful, and charismatic personality
- Experience in tourism or as a guide
- Value sustainable, local, and authentic travel
What you get
- Training and development program including a one-week shadowing with an experienced guide
- Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus system
- Opportunities for extra earnings through occasional tasks
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- Friendly, international work environment
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figures provided
- Role requires living in Japan, which may not be feasible for all candidates
- Emphasis on handling emergencies may indicate a high-stress environment
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Listed by Ventura TRAVEL on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.