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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.

over 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

France

5

The hostel is my first experience with Worldpackers and I couldn't have wished for a better first experience. The place is sublime, soothing and calm, I've met so many wonderful people and the staff are so friendly and nice. I'll never forget the time I spent here and I'll leave Hakone with lots of good memories. I really recommend this place ! Thank you to the team for your kindness and warm welcome :)

over 1 year ago

France

5

Working in a the hostel is always a pleasure! The team was really nice and the place is amazing. I had a great time staying at the hostel :)

about 2 years ago

Korea, South

5

I miss my life in the hostel! About work : working system were very organized so can learn easliy and they always gave me the right level of work. About staff : They are friendly and always try to accommodate me. About hotel : I liked the onsen. And it was convenient to able to use the storage space for the staff. There is a vegetable store nearby and beautiful mountain too.

over 2 years ago

Australia

5

Some say experiences are never as good as you imagine, however the hostel is an exception to this rule. Located in postcard Japan, staying in Hakone was like living in one of my childhood fantasies. The hours and tasks were certainly fair. The staff were all warm and friendly, I was never afraid to ask a question no matter how silly I thought it was. With so many activities in the region I never found myself with nothing to do on my days off. Overall I would certainly recommend this experience, especially for those looking to experience the quainter, quieter side of Japan.

over 2 years ago

Chile

5

My experience at the hostel was really good. The whole team was really nice to me and patient in explaining things to me (my English is really basic). The work environment is welcoming and makes you want to stay here for a long time. That the hostel is in a more natural place is nice, it gives a lot of tranquility and allows you to get away from the bustling cities. From my experience I fully recommend it.

over 2 years ago

Germany

5

I've had a wonderful time at the hostel and would recommend it to anyone!! The work was easy & fair and you'll still have a lot of free time. Being a very social person I was scared I would feel lonely sometimes but I met so many cool travelers that I never really did! Additionally, everyone from the staff is so nice, I felt like a part of a big family. We even went to a zen ceremony together once. As a backpacker one month is the longest time I've stayed at one place but I wish I would've decided to stay longer. Thank you so much for having me, I will miss Hakone and everyone I met here!

over 2 years ago

United Kingdom

5

I loved my time here!! So glad I chose to stay for two months. It's super chill and the vibe is just so relaxing. If you need a break from reality, this place feels like a place of its own!

over 2 years ago

France

5

I stayed a month at the hostel and I wish I had planned to stay longer! The staff is so lovely and makes you feel like being part of a big family, the hostel is super clean and comfy, the work is simple and fair, you have plenty of things to do and places to explore during your days off (hikes, museums, castle, shrines,...), the much appreciated daily onsen,... You get it: everything's perfect! the hostel is the place to be if you're looking for a slow and relaxing lifestyle ;) Thank you so much for this lovely time passed with you, the hostel Family <3 I miss you already <3

over 2 years ago

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