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Senior Therapist / Trainer
Role summary
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The Senior Therapist / Trainer is expected to deliver professional spa treatments, maintain Shangri-La service standards and support the smooth operation of the wellness area. Requirements typically include recognized qualifications in massage, beauty therapy or a related discipline, several years of hands-on experience, strong product and treatment knowledge, and good spoken English; Japanese language ability is advantageous. The successful candidate should be confident coaching junior therapists, conducting practical training, monitoring treatment quality, recommending products appropriately and maintaining high standards of hygiene, presentation and guest care. Flexibility, cultural awareness, teamwork and a polished, discreet manner are important in a luxury hotel environment.
Can I work in Japan?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Specified Skilled Worker visa for hotel line jobs: pass a skills test and basic Japanese (JLPT N4), then the employer sponsors you; no local-first test; 5 years at most.
Watch for: Pass the hotel skills test and basic Japanese (N4) first; you can sit both in Japan on a short stay. Ask whether room cleaning alone is covered: it is not among the listed jobs.
Official source: Immigration Services Agency: Specified Skilled Worker, accommodation field. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Japan
Usual for Japan, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Dorm common at resorts and ryokan; employers must help skilled-worker hires find housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Varies |
| Flights | Varies |
| Service charge | Varies; tipping is not customary in Japan |
| Contract | 5 years at most on the skilled-worker visa (by law); contract length and probation vary |
| Leave | 10 days' paid leave after 6 months, up to 20 after 6.5 years (by law); 16 national holidays |
| Income tax | National tax starts at 5% (top 45%); 10% local tax from year 2; social insurance about 15% of pay |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La Kyoto
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, attentive personal service and high-quality accommodation, dining and wellness experiences. Shangri-La Kyoto is a luxury property serving leisure and business travelers in one of Japan’s most culturally significant cities. Employees typically work in an international environment with strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional presentation, teamwork and operational standards. Depending on the position and employment terms, benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, hotel discounts, transportation support and assistance with relocation or work authorization. Exact benefits, salary and contract conditions should be confirmed directly with the hotel during recruitment.