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15h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- 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.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Surfboards
- You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
We run a small hostel & pub located in a town called Hiwasa, in South-Eastern Tokushima Prefecture. We are looking for volunteers to help us with cleaning and bed-making at the hostel. In return, we will provide free accommodation and 2 meals on your working days (breakfast, lunch), and insight into what it's like to live in rural Japan. We love cultural exchange, so let's share some stories with each other!
Learn moreRequirements
- Over 20 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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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 15 Meeting locals
- 15 Get in touch with nature
- 13 Meeting international travelers
- 12 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 10 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 7 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 3 5. Gender equality
- 1 10. Reduced inequalities
Vee
United States
I absolutely loved my time at the hostel and am sad to go! Erika and Ooumi are very sweet and genuine people and it felt like I was truly welcomed into their family. Their home, hostel, and pub are very beautiful and so is the surrounding town. Hiwasa is quiet and calm with wonderful forests, mountains, and rivers all around it. Not to mention the ocean is a short walk away. I'd definitely recommend their hostel to people looking for a casual, local experience, surrounded by nature.
about 22 hours ago
milica
Serbia
This was AWESOME! Erika and Umi are great people! I really enjoyed my time here. They are amazing, communicative, and very helpful. Everything was very organized, and I never had any unanswered questions about the work — everything was clearly explained. Working with them was a great experience. I got to try many Japanese dishes, all homemade — which was even better than eating at restaurants, since they're both amazing cooks! Hiwasa is peaceful and beautiful, with stunning nature and many great spots to enjoy it. I highly recommend this place for a cozy and fulfilling experience.
2 months ago
Mathieu
France
Volunteering at the hostel was the highlight of my trip in Japan so far. The surroundings are beautiful, the tasks asked well explained and with a lot of feedback, and the lunch awesome! I had the chance to help at the cocktail bar (which is definitely worth hanging out if you want to meet some locals and try your Japanese). Thank you for everything Erika-San, Umi-Sensei, またね!!
3 months ago
Abby
United Kingdom
I had such an amazing time at the hostel! Hiwasa is a charming town surrounded by beautiful scenery. Erika and Umi were so welcoming and generous, it immediately felt like home. The work itself was very straightforward and was always followed by a tasty and nutritious lunch. We were able to use the bikes and borrow their car to explore neighbouring towns, hikes and beaches in Shikoku. It may seem like a quiet town, but there was so much to do and time flew by. Surfing was definitely a highlight! I wish I could have stayed longer, I would 100% recommend! Thank you so much Erika and Umi!!
3 months ago
Owen
United States
The month I spent volunteering at the hostel is going to forever hold a very special place in my heart. Erika and Umi are two of the most wonderful, fun, kind, and amazing people you will ever meet. Not to mention how great their cooking is! The work is easy and the hours are very generous, leaving you with plenty of time to explore If you like to get out of the busy citiy and spend time in the mountains to hike, at the beach to swim and surf, or if you just want to live a simple and slow lifestyle for a while, this is the place for you. The surrounding nature is absolutely incredible
8 months ago
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