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Netherlands

5

I had a great time here! The team is very friendly and got to meet lots of people. The hostel feels like a home, you can cook your own meals in the kitchen (there is no super market close by, but there are konbini and use their e-bike), the lounge was a great place to hang out with guests and fellow volunteers & the onsen is a bonus! Most of the time we finished work early (3-3,5h) instead of 4 hours and the instructions were clear. I slept in my own room which i later shared when the other volunteers arrived. If you like chilling/nature this is the place for you. Thank you the hostel!

12 days ago

United Kingdom

5

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.

3 months ago

Colombia

5

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

4 months ago

Germany

5

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 :)

4 months ago

Germany

5

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:)

4 months ago

France

5

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!

5 months ago

Hungary

5

This was my first volunteer experience, and I had a great time at the hostel. Yayoi-san and the team made me feel welcomed from the beginning, the tasks were straightforward, and the environment was very wholesome. I recommend it if you enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Thank you for hosting me!

6 months ago

Germany

5

It was an awesome experience. It's perfect for everyone who is looking for something chill. The job is super easy and mostly done in 3 hours. The staff is super nice and welcoming and it's easy to connect with other travellers, if you like. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

7 months ago

United Kingdom

5

This was a great first workaway experience! The staff are very friendly and helpful and I enjoyed chatting with them all. I felt really welcomed and part of the team right from the start. The hours are very fair and you are given clear instructions on what to do. Usually we finished early. The common area is really spacious and comfortable and it was easy to talk to other travelles there. The kitchen is clean and organised and the dorms are small which is nice. I enjoyed using the onsen. There is not much to do in town but there are a lot of buses to other places and nearby walking trails.

about 1 year ago

France

5

Ks'the hostel is truly a beautiful place ! I enjoy all my time staying because the team really take care of me and I really appreciate all :). The work is easy and generally 3hr day, just cleaning things. If you speak Japanese a little and want to improve, you can, just try to always speak Japanese :). I go to the Onsen every day so it's not a bad point 😁 You can meet a lot of people of all over the world ! You need to know hakone is a little city so for enjoying your stay I think it's better like wild nature and hiking. Thanks ks'the hostel.

over 1 year ago

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