We will introduce guides in the language of your choice to tourists visiting Koka City.
Guides who are members of the Koka City Tourism and Community Development Association or Shigaraki Tourism Association will guide you around Koka City.
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Our multilingual guides are members of the association who have learned about the spirit of hospitality and the diverse tourism opportunities in Koka City, and are recommended by the association for the languages they will be responsible for.
Anyone can request a guide, whether for private or business purposes. Please feel free to contact us.
Our Guides
We have a great network of talented guides. You may select a specific guide according to your travel interests, however, we can’t guarantee their availability due to their own individual schedules.
See our Guides page for more info on each member:
Service Information
Language
English, Chinese, Spanish
Guide Fee (per 1 Guide)
17,000 yen (up to 4 hrs) / 30,000 yen (up to 8 hrs)
・Price includes tax and handling fee.
・Expenses such as transportation, entrance fee/admission, and meals for yourself and a guide are required separately.
Max Guests (per 1 Guide)
6 guests
i.e. if you are a group of 20 people, you would need to hire 4 guides.
Reservation Deadline
A reservation must be made at least 7 days in advance.
Depending on your request, we may not be able to accommodate your request, especially if there is little time between your application and the travel date.
Payment
Cash: Please pay to the guide directly on the date of the tour.
If you would like to pay by other means than cash, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation fee is necessary in the case of severe weather or other dangerous circumstances when we recognize that we cannot secure the safety of guests. However, the following cancellation fees do apply for customers who cancel on their own reason:
| 7 days before the tour: 30% of the guiding fee |
| 6 to 3 days before the tour: 40% |
| 2 days and 1 day before the tour: 50% |
| On the day of the tour: 100% |
About insurance
We recommend that you take out insurance to ensure your trip is safe.
Please refer to the Japan National Tourism Organization’s insurance information page.
