Guesthouse LuLuLu

If you're looking for a place where you can truly connect—with people, culture, and purpose—LuLuLu might be the perfect fit.
Located in the heart of Kochi, Japan, our guesthouse blends local hospitality with global exchange. We welcome travelers from around the world and aim to create a cozy, inclusive, and community-oriented atmosphere.

As a volunteer, you'll be part of our small team and help with tasks such as cleaning, preparing meals, and interacting with guests.
In return, you’ll get to experience life like a local, enjoy shared meals (including our famous curry nights!), and take part in language exchanges and cultural experiences.

We are a small and friendly team of locals and long-time travelers who have found a home here in Kochi. We value openness, communication, and mutual respect. Volunteers are treated as part of the team—and often as part of the family. Whether you're helping with daily tasks or chatting over dinner, your presence is appreciated and your ideas are welcome. We're here to support you and hope to make your stay both meaningful and fun.

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Kochi, Japón

Reseñas

5.0
(11 reseñas)11

Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Estados Unidos

5

LuLuLu is a great place to experience Japan, nature, friendship, and an easygoing life. I came at the tailend of an era, as now LuLuLu is deciding to rebrand as a music guesthouse. It sounds very cool moving forward, though I will say this may mean the nature of the volunteer work will change. There were some times I wished communication came earlier, but other than that Taro is very accomodating, Kayano is kind, and Jo and Yuri do their best to keep things running and everyone happy. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore the city, but having a Japanese drivers’ license is a game changer

hace 26 días

jo respondido

Time flew by, but thanks for spending such a meaningful time with us.
You came right when LuLuLu was going through a big change, and we really appreciated your support!

Also, thanks for being honest about the communication — we'll do our best to make things smoother for future helpers.

Come back and visit anytime!
By then, the music and food will be even better than before 🎶

Martinica

5

You will love this place if you like nature ! And also learn how to make bread , curry, practise your Japanese . I learn a lot with them !
Kayano , Taro , Yuri & Jo are very kind , always ready to help you with an anything or answer your question.
They care about you and they will do their best to make you feel at home .

hace 1 mes

jo respondido

Thank you so much for your wonderful message!
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at LuLuLu.
It was such a pleasure having you here, and we’re grateful for all the positive energy you brought.


We truly hope to see you again someday — and who knows, maybe in Martinique next time! 😊
Take care and all the best on your journey!

Chile

5

I stayed at Lululu for almost three months, and it was a truly lovely and enjoyable experience. The people working and living there are kind and always ready to help with any travel plans or questions. Taro, Kayano, Jo, and Yuri are wonderful people who are always striving to give their best and constantly improve every aspect of Lululu. It’s also a great place to meet people from all over the world and practice different languages (Especially French 🤌🏽) I had a lot of fun every day and really enjoyed my time there. Highly recommended!

hace 2 meses

jo respondido

Thank you so much, Fabian!!
It was really great to have you here for almost three months.
You were always positive and helpful — we really appreciated all your hard work! Ikoku Café was such a fun event thanks to you, and we loved all the daily chats.

Come back anytime — we’ll be waiting! Next time, let’s speak even more Japanese. Enjoy the rest of your travels!

Francia

5

The time that I spent in Lululu was really amazing. Leaving there was just having a new family. The work is not hard and we can make a lot of different activities all together.
Kochi is a really nice place and it is really easy to meet new people there.

hace 2 meses

jo respondido

We're so happy you felt like you found a new family at LuLuLu.
We had such a great time together.
You're always welcome back anytime!
We'll be waiting for you in Kochi—let's cook even more Japanese food together next time!

Israel

5

Truly an amazing experience at LuLuLu!
The hosts were very welcoming and helpful and I was able to form close connections with them, the other volunteers and the long time residents.
The guesthouse is very social, we were cooking and sharing meals together almost everyday. There are also group events at least once a month, where you get to experience Japanese cuisine, learn the Japanese language and hang out with the little community.
The work is standard for a guesthouse and pretty easy, every part of it was as agreed on.
Couldn't recommend enough, I feel like I have a new family in kochi!

hace 3 meses

jo respondido

We’re so glad LuLuLu felt like home for you — we truly enjoyed the time together and already miss you!

Thank you for your honest thoughts about the lounge. We understand how the changes may have felt limiting, and we really appreciate how much you valued it as a space to connect with others. It gave us a lot to think about.

We’ll keep working to make LuLuLu even more welcoming.
Can’t wait to see you again someday! 😊

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