Iwate Hiraizumi Interpreters& Guides Association - 岩手ひらいずみ通訳・ガイドの会




This organization was established by licensed interpreter-guides & those who completed the “Interpreters & Guides Training Programs (for English, Chinese and Korean)”. This public project, name the “International Tourism Personnel Utilization Project” was conducted by the Iwate Prefectural Government. It aims to promote the ancient city of Hiraizumi globally as an international cultural tourist city (aiming for registration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and to make preparations to assist an upcoming increase in visitors from all over the world.


■Established	2February 5, 2006

■Number of members	47 (including 16 licensed members,as of Jan,2010)

■Languages	English, Chinese, Korean & German


■Actiities	●Guide-interpretation & Tour Guide Service We provide nationally and regionally certified interpreter-guides for your visit to Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage sites as well as to Morioka & its environs, the Hachimantai area, Tono area and Sanriku-kaigan Coast area. ※ based upon advance reservations. ※please consult us even if your trip extends beyond Iwate Prefecture. ●Interpreters, Translators and Seminar Instructors 　・Cooperation for Regional Internationalization Activities 　・Level-up seminars for the Association members