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20h
- 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.
- 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.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet 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.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 3 weeks
- Stay up to
- 5 weeks
The Experience
We're looking for friendly and motivated volunteers to help manage our cozy guest house in Japan. Experience the unique culture, make new friends, and explore Japan while contributing to our welcoming environment.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
- Between 20 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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36 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 33 Meeting international travelers
- 21 Immersing in the local culture
- 18 Meeting locals
- 12 Practicing English
- 11 Get in touch with nature
- 4 Developing social awareness
Shira
Israel
I had a great time at the hostel's kitchen! Daniel and Luke the managers were super nice, and Ratree the chef was 100/100!! I learnt new Thai recipes and enjoyed my time working. Takayama is a nice little town and wonderful if you want a break from traveling want want to rest a little
17 days ago
milica
Serbia
Stuff is very nice and helpfull. The tasks were simple and straightforward. I liked my time there, i relaxed and slowed my pace for 2 weeks. Volunteers are nice as well and lunch and dinner together is a great opportunity for nice conversations :))
about 1 month ago
Aaron
New Zealand
Hotel the hostel was an incredible stay meeting such vibrant people. Staff were very accomodating and easy to communicate with. The cooks were amazing at providing lunch and dinner options everyday which made it a great way to come together with all the other staff. Tasks were straight forward and we were well equiped with whats needed to get the job done.
about 1 month ago
Yuki
New Zealand
My partner and I volunteered for two weeks cleaning and had a great experience. The operation was well-organized with clear instructions and helpful apps for communication. The staff were friendly and always available to help. We enjoyed free meals, laundry, and plenty of free time to explore the beautiful city of Takayama. Work was easy but varied by branch as some branches seemed more time consuming to clean than others. Overall, a positive and smooth experience!
about 1 month ago
Evi
United Kingdom
Very welcoming team with lots of worldpackers to meet and hang out with. The work was simple and as agreed, food was great and we had a private room in a staff flat for volunteers. Would recommend to anyone
about 1 month ago
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