[Working Holiday Visa Required] Explore Trails & Enjoy an Onsen

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Connect with nature: 24 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

Hours per day: 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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Our onsen is famed as Japan's oldest natural hot spring, known for its exceptionally high-quality water. Immerse yourself daily in this exquisite hot spring, explore the natural surroundings on foot, and refresh your mind, body, and soul.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
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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24 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

24 Get in touch with nature
23 Meeting international travelers
20 Meeting locals
20 Immersing in the local culture
9 Practicing English
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

13 3. Good health and well-being
6 15. Life on land
4 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Claudia

Spain

Actually such a good experience! If you are looking for a chill and relax place you should go 100% here. All the people working there also amazing! They helped in everything you need!!

28 days ago

Nikoline

Denmark

I had a lovely stay at the guest house - it was exactly what I expected. Lovely area with lots of nature, and hikes. It's pretty far from the bigger city Shingu, but I loved going to the nearby town Hongu, which has a really nice café. The staff house was very nice, I really enjoyed having my own room. The other volunteers and the staff really made you feel welcome and were always there if you needed help with anything. Would definitely recommend this place for people who want to get a bit away from the city, and just enjoy a slower pace.

about 2 months ago

Hannah

Germany

My stay at the guest house hostel was an experience I definitely won't forget! The staff members are super kind. Especially Naohiro-san made sure that I was always comfortable and well! My coworkers turned this place into a home for the month that I stayed there and I couldn't recommend it more! Especially if you're also into nature and hiking! the guest house Kodo hiking trail is definitely worth doing. I was just awestruck by the nature everywhere! There were even some opportunities where me and my coworkers were able to use the company car to go to far away places! Thank you for everything!

3 months ago

Ida

Germany

My time at the guest house was really nice :) The work is pretty easy and you have the whole day off after finishing your shift from 10am to 1pm. I loved the team: Tomo, Yosuke and Naohiro! They are very sweet and ambitious people. They are interested in you as a person and try their best to make you feel at home :) Just keep in mind that this location is a bit remote so you should like hiking, quietness and talking to new people :) Thank you for the lovely experience!

4 months ago

Dan

United Kingdom

I had such a great time at the guest house in the guest house. The team is amazing and made me feel very welcome. The guesthouse is very comfortable and you will often have the place just you and the team after shift, to relax, go on hikes or make use of the amazing onsen. The surrounding area is beautiful and it is a great experience to get to know the Japanese countryside.

6 months ago

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