A place to live easy at the edge of Honshu.

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The experience

BRIDGE is a community guesthouse just a 3-minute walk from Shimonoseki Station, known as the gateway to Kyushu and the westernmost area of Honshu. Surrounded by sea, history, and great food, BRIDGE aims to be a place people want to return to.

This renovated former ryokan is still evolving. Guests can help shape the space through gardening, DIY, and creative projects. A special “Challenge Room” is available for trying small businesses, workshops,

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What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese

Between 20 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Join our community-style guesthouse in Shimonoseki, the western edge of Honshu. Your main role is light cleaning and bed making in the morning (around 2 hours). Afternoons are mostly free, with occasional help during guest check-in. You’re welcome to join gardening, DIY, and creative projects as we continue renovating this former ryokan. Enjoy community living, cultural exchange, shared meals, and a relaxed lifestyle near the sea.