Hotel Guest Service, Guide & Marketing (August / September 2026)

The Iizuka-tei Hotel, a historical house built 200 years ago which has been renovated into a hotel and now designated a tangible cultural property, provides an integral service in cooperation with Nakagawa Town, Tochigi. It is the only hotel in eastern Japan that operates within a building designated as a tangible cultural property. We are now looking for someone who would relish the opportunity to live and work in a small town, take care of our guests and grow the brand through marketing opportunities. To learn more about our hotel concept, Nakagawa Town, etc., please visit our web site at https://iizukatei.ohtawaragt.co.jp/en/ The hotel is located in, and the employee would be encouraged to live in, Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture. The town has a population of approximately 18,000 people and is located in the northeastern part of Tochigi Prefecture. The Nakagawa River, which is the cleanest river in eastern Japan, runs through the center of the town. The town was named after this river. The clean river, rich nature surrounding the river, and woodlands located nearby the residential area make tourists who visit the area feel relaxed, and there are also tourist facilities, such as hot springs, museums, golf courses and campsites to enjoy. The friendliness and affection of the people living in this town and their culture that has been passed down make this town even more attractive. The Iizuka-tei provides integrated services with restaurants and shops in the town. It is a new type of accommodation in which guests can directly experience real Japanese rural lifestyle while interacting with town residents. The employee would be responsible for guest service and other hotel responsibilities as well as providing guided services for guests, around Nakagawa Town. There may also be marketing responsibilities involved in the position, either domestically or internationally. Regular working hours may vary depending on shifts or hotel occupancy but would be up to 8 hours a day, or 40 hours a week, with the possibility of some overtime in peak seasons or depending on hotel occupancy, etc. Applicants should have a degree, a driver's license and visa for Japan, although visa sponsorship is possible if necessary. Prior experience working in hotels, guest service or marketing would be advantageous. Applicants must also hold a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or N2 level certificate, or be able to communicate, read and write at a comparable level. The successful applicant would be encouraged to live in an apartment provided in Nakagawa Town. The apartment would be provided free of charge, although the employee would be responsible for the utilities. If needed, a car would also be provided free of charge. If the applicant already has their own housing organised nearby, this may be considered as well. The employee would be provided with: ・　A salary between 250,000 and 300,000 yen per month. ・　A twice yearly bonus after at least 6 months of employment, equalling approximately 2 month's of salary. ・　Company social insurance (shakai hoken). ・　Free apartment rent (when organised by the employer) ・　Free car rent (when using the company car) The chosen candidate would ideally start in August 2026, although a slightly later start will be considered, depending on the circumstances. If you feel you are the right person to fill this position, please submit your resume here, with cover letter explaining why you think you are the best fit for this position. (The hotel should not be contacted directly via phone, email or social media.) Interviews will be conducted initially online with a further interview in-person in Tochigi Prefecture, if required and where possible. We look forward to hearing from you soon!