Join Us at Our Guest House in Japan! 🏯🌸

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host: This host has received 13 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 72 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 48 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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.

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What you get

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.

Support: 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: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 9 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.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
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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79 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

72 Meeting international travelers
48 Immersing in the local culture
34 Meeting locals
29 Practicing English
26 Get in touch with nature
11 Developing social awareness

An-Nam

Germany

I volunteered here for about a month and really enjoyed the experience. The work was well organized, manageable, and the team was friendly and welcoming. Takayama is a beautiful city with a relaxed atmosphere, great walks, and lots of traditional charm. One of the best parts is how close it is to incredible nature and many natural onsens, which are perfect for relaxing on your days off. Overall, a great place to volunteer and experience a peaceful side of Japan.

11 days ago

Cornelius

Germany

The hostel is a good hostel and provides a cozy place to stay, the work is fair. There is a Karaoke room and Coworkingspace free for you to use and the food provided is nice. Takayama is a cute village, however there is not a lot to do there as a young Backpacker. I would recommend Takayama to people who enjoy it very calm.

12 days ago

Jakob

Germany

The food is delicous and there is always enough. Most of the team is very relaxed and fun to be around. I wouln't recommend this place to soneone under 20 because they don't see you as an adult (like the japanese law) and in general the average age is more like 25-30 years old. Unfortunaly the community space is very restricted: there are places designated for guests which you must not use (those are the comfortable ones) and you have to leave the area at 10. This rule is only for one of the branches, so if you are lucky, you won't stay at that place but at an other.

10 days ago

Enno

Germany

The hostel is really a great place! The working hours are consistently respected, often even less than those on WP. The team is very friendly and makes an effort to ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. We were frequently allowed to use their bikes and other facilities typically reserved for guests. I had a really nice time there!

14 days ago

Maeva

France

The volunteer experience went very well. I was warmly welcomed by the managers and other volunteers. The cleaning work is far from difficult, and the team gives volunteers time to learn on the job. The meals are nutritious and plentiful for everyone, thanks to the amazing chef Ratree! You can organize events with others and enjoy the region. Takayama is a nice little town, but with limited activities, so one month was just right. Thank you all for this wonderful first experience!

25 days ago

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