WA Travel English Guide Training | First Cohort Enrollment Now Open
WA Travel is now accepting applications for the first cohort of its English Guide Training program in Tokyo.
Through continuous, structured in-house training, we aim to develop professional English-speaking guides who can combine accurate destination knowledge, confident communication, and thoughtful service. The program moves from study materials and classroom learning to real-world field practice.
Course Overview
5 weeks, 6 sessions, approximately 20 hours
9 hours of classroom learning, 8 hours of field training, and a 3-hour final assessment
Weekday evening classes and weekend field practice
Chinese and English training materials
Small group: 3–5 participants, maximum 6
First-cohort special price: ¥33,000, tax included
What You Will Learn
Guide fundamentals: guest service, professionalism, time management, and incident response
Tokyo knowledge and visitor-friendly English storytelling
Asakusa–Fukagawa field training
English guide communication, question handling, and role-play
Meiji Jingu–Harajuku–Shibuya field training
Mock tour, individual assessment, and professional feedback
Who Should Apply
The program is designed for English-speaking guide candidates, people seeking a career in Japan’s inbound tourism industry, international students, part-time workers, and career changers. Chinese speakers are also welcome.
Application Process
Contact WA Travel through our website, social media, or email
Submit your language background, English level, experience, and goals
Review the course schedule, curriculum, fee, and cancellation policy
Complete and submit the Training Application Form
Attend a short English interview of approximately 10–15 minutes
After acceptance, pay the course fee by the stated deadline
Your seat is reserved after payment and a confirmation is issued
Review the materials, schedule, and meeting points before the course begins
After Completion
Outstanding trainees may apply to join the WA Travel Guide Network and may receive priority consideration for future assignments.
Course completion does not guarantee job opportunities. Exact course dates and venues will be confirmed before the program begins.
