Enjoy outdoor hot spring every day! (Working Holiday Visa Holders Only)

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: 22 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

20h

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

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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.

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

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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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: 12 weeks

The Experience

Your duty is cleaning all throughout the hostel, including onsen, bathrooms, showers, guest rooms, kitchen, lounge, and other common spaces. We give you free accommodation in a mixed dormitory and daily indoor/outdoor onsen bathing. Our team is a mix of Japanese and travelers from other countries, so it is a great oppotunity to experience Japanese culture and make friends from all over the world :) (Working holiday visa holders only)

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Requirements

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

22 Meeting international travelers
19 Get in touch with nature
13 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting locals
8 Developing social awareness
6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 3. Good health and well-being
2 5. Gender equality
2 10. Reduced inequalities
2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Michelle

United Kingdom

I had the best time at the hostel. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, you can really make yourself at home here, and everything is so clean. It is the most organised Worldpackers experience I've had so far! Everyone has their own tasks and then you work together to finish the group tasks, so you're able to manage your time effectively as you know what you need to do within the 4 hours. The staff show you what to do so you know what to do and how to do it. Thank you for everything, I will miss my Hakone family! I wish I could have stayed for longer, highly recommend.

about 1 month ago

Melissa

Colombia

This was my first volunteering experience in Worldpackers, and I'm so happy I got to live this experience with the hostel team. From the first day, I felt welcomed, they took time explaining the tasks I was meant to do and communication was clear from the start. Also, we finished early most of the time which allowed me to explore and do other activities. I really enjoyed the interactions I had with the team, the other volunteers and the guests! It was a true cultural exchange, which was one of the things i was looking forward to before coming here :) Muchas gracias! ありがとうございます! -Meli

3 months ago

Elia

Germany

I couldn't have asked for a better first experience in Japan!! The whole team was super welcoming and so nice at all times and happy to help if I had questions. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and I felt very safe. The work was easy and we were done early most of the time, which made it possible to do small day trips and exploring every day. Thank you for the great time. I really enjoyed my stay and would 100% recommend it to other Worldpackers! If I get the chance to, I'll stop by again and say hello :)

3 months ago

Leonora

Germany

I really liked my time in Hakone. Yayoi-san and the whole team were very kind and always friendly. The hostel itself was also a place that felt very cozy and home-like. There were many international guests and it was easy to connect with them. The working time was said to be 4 hours per day, but we usually finished earlier. The tasks were easy and always manageable. Hakone itself was beautiful too, right in the middle of nature, but as other reviews already said, there wasn't that much to do, so be prepared for that. All in all it was a great learning experience and i felt truly welcomed:)

3 months ago

Mathieu

France

Great and peaceful experience in the hostel. Yayoi-San sure knows how to welcome and manage new volunteers people! She was great, open to talk and respectful. The work hours are respected (3,5 hours average per day). The facility with the kitchen, onsens, common area and dorms are confortable and spacious. Most of the staff team are friendly. Konbinis around and closest supermarket is 20 min away biking (free e-bike for staff). Lot of nature to explore, hikes, temples, however the area can be quickly explored so bring anything to keep yourself busy!

4 months ago

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