Where can I find a local guide for Japan?
My friends and I are going to Japan in October. A coworker mentioned that there's a site where university students will gladly guide tourists in exchange for transportation/food costs and learning English. He doesn't remember where he found the forum though.
Does anyone know where we can get a local tour guide?
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How do I find local guides?
18 Best Websites & Apps to Find Local Tour GuidesHow much is tourist guide in Japan?
How much does a guide in Japan cost and is it justifiable? Normally, a private tour guide salary will range from $35 ~ $45 USD. This may seem costly at first, but this is the cost for your entire group, not per person.How do you become a tour guide in Japan?
A Tour Guide-Interpreter can accompany international visitors and provide them with travel guide services using a foreign language for remuneration. To become a Tour Guide-Interpreter, you must pass a national examination (administered by the JNTO) and register with a prefectural government.Can I tour Japan on my own?
Japan is very easy to tour on your own and at your own pace. No worries about the language. You'll do fine with English. No security issues.15 Tips for First-Time Travellers to Japan | japan-guide.com
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