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Argentina

5

Volunteering at the hostel was an amazing experience! Hide-San was a good host, reserved but always very nice. I stayed in a shared apartment three blocks away (though some volunteers stay at the hostel), and my Japanese roommate made the experience even better. The work was very manageable: cleaning 5 days a week from 10am-12.30pm. You can usually choose which days you get free (you get two days off). There's also a chance to do reception instead (3 days cleaning and 1 day reception). Cleaning is pretty simple. The location is perfect for getting around, and Osaka itself is incredible.

10 months ago

Germany

5

I had a great stay at the hostel. The location is perfect with many sights within walking distance. The work was easy and not too much, plus you can almost always choose your days off. Most weeks were either 5 days cleaning (1.5-2 hours/day), or 3 days cleaning and one day reception (15:00-22:00).

11 months ago

Netherlands

4

The stay was good, and Hide-San is a really nice person! He is super flexible with the days off and the parttime workers are lovely. I enjoyed it a lot but for me a month in a city is just to much.

6 months ago

Spain

4

I had a great time at the hostel, making wonderful new friends. The work was easy and could be done in less than two hours, and the location is perfect, close to the city center, saving money on transport. I also appreciated the flexibility in choosing my days off. However, I witnessed some disrespectful behavior from the manager towards some volunteers, which made things less pleasant at times. Additionally, comments suggesting we could leave if unhappy felt dismissive and unappreciative of our effort as volunteers. Despite this, the overall experience was mostly positive and enjoyable.

11 months ago

Italy

3

The host will choose whether you will work at the reception or to make the beds/bathrooms. The work is repetitive but fast. you may be asked to do special cleaning, which may unfairly not involve all volunteers. the host is only interested in the working hours and not the physical effort that the job requires. I found myself in unpleasant situations with the host who, when faced with my complaint, replied "I don't want to talk to you". I was not the only volunteer to have been treated with little professionalism. The only good part of my stay was my Japanese roommate, she is amazing!

12 months ago

Mexico

5

It was convenient, nice, job is repetitive but not difficult at all. I'm glad I went to osaka again

about 1 year ago

Slovenia

5

I volunteered at the hostel for one month. The cleaning and housekeeping work is not tough and can be done with in around 2 hours. There are usually two volunteers who clean each day and you can specify if you can't work on specific days. I worked at the reception a few times as well and it's also quite simple and straight to the point. I stayed at the 10 bed dorm with the guests which took some adjusting to, but I gradually got used to it. I met some nice people during my stay and I'm grateful for the team for being welcoming and friendly.

over 1 year ago

秀峻 replied

来てくれてありがとう。とても助かりました。感謝します。
Thank you for coming. It was very helpful. I appreciate it.

France

5

Really good place, very convenient. The work is easy and you finish early, so you can have time to enjoy Osaka and around. The host is nice and easy going, and give you the days you want. I Recommand the hostel for volunteering at Osaka. Thank you Hide San for having me.

over 1 year ago

Chile

5

I had a good experience while volunteering at the hostel. The job is easy as past volunteers mention too. It depends on how busy is the hostel but I never worked more than 2 hours per day. You can choose the days you want off, except for when Hide-san, the owner, really needs your help. He's nice and I feel he will only ask things from you if only necessary. I met some really nice people while staying here and had enough free time to move around and visit all the places I wanted :)

over 1 year ago

Singapore

5

This was a great first experience and I got to meet and befriend guests and staff from all parts of the world and all walks of life! The location is amazing and facilities are good, and the work is clear cut and leaves a lot of time to explore osaka and surrounding cities. The host is very accomodating about scheduling and very fun. would recommend checking this volunteering opportunity out for those looking to experience japan! feel free to message me to find out a bit more!

over 1 year ago

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