Information on volunteer tourist guides for foreigners

NEWS

・The Chiba City Volunteer Tourism Guide for Foreigners, "Chiba-City Guide," has launched its website [2022/04/01]

Services

We want to introduce the charm of Chiba City to foreigners in a fun way through guided tours!
To share the various attractions of Chiba City with foreign visitors and residents, we offer guided tours conducted in English and Chinese by our volunteer tourist guides, "Chiba-City Guide." We'll guide you through popular model courses in the Chiba city center and Makuhari area! Even if you've lived in Chiba City for a long time, you might discover some hidden local charms you've never heard of.
Why not take a fun and smiling stroll around the city with a Chiba City Guide?
 

Recommended model course map

English Course – Tour Guide Services by “Chiba-City Volunteer Guides

Chinese course – Chiba City applicant guide “guidance service” / Chiba city applicant guide “guidance service”

  • [Chinese/Traditional version]
    [Chinese / Traditional Chinese]
  • [Chinese/Simplified version]
    [Chinese / Simplified Chinese]
 

Tour Information and Application Form for Foreigners

We offer guided tours for international visitors and foreigners residing in Chiba City and the surrounding areas. If you live in Chiba but don't know it well, aren't particularly interested in it, or think Tokyo is better, then a stroll with a Chiba-City Guide might help you discover new charms!
[Usage Guide]
■ Target
Foreigners visiting Japan, living in Chiba City or nearby areas
■Number of people
Available for 1 person or more. *If multiple people apply for the same desired date and course, you may be guided together as a separate group.
■Supported languages
English or Chinese
■ Application deadline
Two weeks before the event (need to be discussed)
■ Guide fee 
Free of charge. *However, you will be responsible for any actual expenses incurred during the tour (fees for paid facilities, transportation costs, meals, etc.).
■ Date
All year round (dates will be announced on the website as they become available)
■ Consultation hours
Generally, 10:00-17:00
■ Other
The event will proceed even if it rains, but will be cancelled if the weather is severe. *If the event is cancelled, we will contact you by the day before.
■ How to apply 
① Please apply using the form linked below under "Apply Here". ② After applying, we will contact you by email or phone to confirm the details. Your application will be complete once we have confirmed it. *Please note that the tour may be suddenly canceled or changed depending on the circumstances. *The personal information you provide will not be used for any purpose other than the guided tour.