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4h
- Hours per day
- 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.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 169
One time
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- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
Volunteers contribute $169 (25,000 yen) per month to cover rent, electricity bills, water bills, and other living supplies. There is an onsen (hot spring) next to the facility, which staff may use for free. Once a week, we will take you to the supermarket if you need to buy any groceries. Volunteers staying longer than a month will need to pay additional fee.
What you get
3
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space 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.
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- 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
- 30 days
The Experience
Our hostel is located in the central of Izu Peninsula, "Shuzenji", well known as one of the famous and historical onsen (hot spring). Cleaning is mainly required. However, you're interested in reception, we'd be happy with your offer, which benefits you great Japanese practice! 【We're sorry that one of my properties is no longer available to offer you. We couldn't help but change the terms from April 2024.】
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Japanese or Beginner English
- 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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53 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 45 Immersing in the local culture
- 40 Get in touch with nature
- 39 Meeting locals
- 39 Meeting international travelers
- 10 Practicing English
- 8 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 19 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 6 10. Reduced inequalities
- 5 5. Gender equality
Maggie
United States
I had a great experience at the hostel. Jamie and Ryohey were very kind and helpful. The workload was pretty easy, usually only about 2hr shifts which gave me lots of flexibility and free time to explore Shuzenji. It was great to interact with the locals and get to learn a bit of Japanese! The free days also allowed me to get to travel around a bit and get to see other parts of the peninsula. Overall great experience!
29 days ago
Bree
Canada
Shuzenji is a beautiful town with welcoming locals and gorgeous foliage. Jamie and Ryohey are both kind and hard working & have all the best tips for travelling around Izu! The work was fast and a good workout. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone. It has been a dreamy start to my year in Japan:)
about 2 months ago
Jessika
United Kingdom
Volunteering at the hostel was my first Worldpackers experience, it has set the bar high! Jamie and Ryohey are lovely and clearly explained the tasks we had to complete. The work itself is simple and we always finished within 2/3 hours. Volunteers stay in a shared house with private rooms, I had the best housemates which made the experience even better! I recommend if you want a slower pace and to stay in a lovely quiet town surrounded by beauty!
2 months ago
Elisa
Spain
Such a gorgeous area, and such welcoming and supportive hosts. I felt welcomed from the beginning and made great friends out of the experience. The house was a little old but it was cozy and authentic, it had all you really need for an extended stay. The work was straightforward and I had plenty of free time to explore Izu and its surroundings. If you want to experience the quieter side of Japan with the benefit of the onsen's then I highly recommend. During summer there is a lot of summer festivals and events with a very charming community. I had a lot of fun!
3 months ago
Ryohey replied
We were very happy to host Elisa here at Hostel Knot! From the first day she was friendly, respectful, and always willing to help. She did her tasks with care and responsibility, and quickly became part of our small team. It was a pleasure to see her enjoying Izu, getting along with other volunteers, and connecting with the local community. We truly appreciate her positive energy and kindness during her stay.
Carolina
Mexico
Lovely town! Full with amazing people, Ryohey and Jamie are excellent, super kind and always willing to help. The chores are not hard, plus the instructions to follow are super clear. The house has everything you need. Had a great experience in Shuzenji!
3 months ago
Ryohey replied
It was a pleasure to host Caro at Hostel Knot! She was always positive, respectful, and responsible with her tasks. She picked up the routines quickly and carried them out with care, making things smooth for everyone. Beyond the work, she brought great energy and kindness to other volunteer and staffs, which made a big difference for our team and guests. We would be more than happy to welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts!
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