Help us and be part of japanese culture!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 93 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 73 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

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

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

We are waiting for your offer volunteers as reception If you wants to learn Japanese and conversations to travelers who had very unique experience and came from all over the world .

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Requirements

Intermediate English and Fluent Japanese
Between 22 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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132 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

93 Meeting international travelers
73 Immersing in the local culture
72 Get in touch with nature
68 Meeting locals
34 Practicing English
20 Developing social awareness

Veronika

Germany

I can recommend staying in Aoshima to everyone! The host Toshi is very welcoming and nice. Also, he is a DJ and he once took us to a club where he was playing which was really fun! There is not much to do in Aoshima apart of surfing, so this is rather for people who are into surfing. The work was often done in less than two hours and consisted of cleaning the hostel, making beds and sometimes garden work. Thank you for letting me stay in Aoshima, Toshi!

19 days ago

Jake

Australia

Working at the guest house with Toshi and the team was such a really fun experience. Most days only consisted of about 2 hours of work starting from 10am then after that you're free to do as you are like. Toshi is very laid back and kind as a host. There were some surf boards and bikes available with board holders available for volunteers to but the boards are pretty basic foamies with a couple of hardboards. If you're willing to commit to surfing a lot, I was told Murasaki sports which is a 15 min walk away allows a monthly rental for 18,000 yen and you can switch boards as you wish which seems good.

about 2 months ago

Kae

Malaysia

A very fun place to be at with kind and welcoming people:) Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a slow-paced lifestyle.

about 2 months ago

William

Norway

Aoshima was a great place to volunteer. So relaxing and beautiful. Met lots of good people. Saw beautiful sunrises. The work was simple and less than what the page suggested. Not four hours a day, more like two. Toshi, the host, was cooperating with the work on most days. He guided us with our tasks and showed us what to do. About the offers of bikes and surfboards: The surfboard that were available for the volunteers were shabby and damaged. Most of them are foam boards. But there are good boards for rental, both at the Guesthouse and at other businesses in the area. No bikes. All broken.

2 months ago

Marine

France

I had such a great time in Aoshima, it's the kind of place where you want to stay longer. The work is super easy, most of the time from 10am to 12pm, doing cleaning, bed making, and some gardening. The rest of the time is spent at the beach, chilling, surfing, going to summer matsuri, local bar... Aoshima is really small, so you get to meet a lot of travellers and locals. It's really the perfect stress-free environment. Toshi is a very kind host that is always ready ready help. Thank you for everything!

3 months ago

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