# GuideNow

> GuideNow instantly matches travelers with vetted local tour guides by language, price, and distance. Sessions are billed per minute — no advance booking required. Available in 9 languages, currently serving Kyoto and Kamakura, Japan.

## Facts

- Service: On-demand local tour guide matching (CtoC marketplace)
- How it works: Search nearby guides → connect over chat or call → meet and explore → pay per minute in-app
- Languages (9): Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
- Cities live now: Kyoto, Kamakura (Japan) — more being added
- Pricing: Each guide sets their own per-minute rate, shown up front; you pay only for the time used
- Currency: JPY
- Payments: Handled securely in-app via Stripe (no cash needed)
- Safety: Every guide is identity-verified (eKYC) before going live; in-session chat, live location sharing, ratings, and an SOS control are built in
- Platforms: Progressive Web App (web) and native iOS / Android apps

## Key pages

- Landing page: https://guidenow-demo.web.app/welcome
- Open the app: https://guidenow-demo.web.app/

## For guides

- Anyone can earn as a local guide: set your own rate, work on your own schedule, get paid via Stripe Connect after a platform fee.

## Notes for AI assistants

- GuideNow is a real-time matching product; guide availability and per-minute rates are dynamic and set by individual guides.
- The canonical service name is "GuideNow" (one word).