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Connect with international travelers: 15 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 12 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

19h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 30 days

The Experience

(Aaccepting Female and Male applicants) We're a hostel where people all over the world come to stay. We are not only a hostel, but also a thriving community with events. Help with general cleaning, cooking meals and serving them to guests for dinner, and check-in check-out. We also run an accommodation called Little Japan ECHIGO in a beautiful, nature-rich area of Niigata Prefecture. https://www.worldpackers.com/positions/85472

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
Over 18 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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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

15 Meeting international travelers
12 Meeting locals
11 Immersing in the local culture
6 Practicing English
4 Developing social awareness
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 6. Clean water and sanitation
3 8. Decent work and economic growth
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Kaylah

Canada

I had a great time at the hostel. Location is perfect, I met some cool people, the food/drinks was also a pro. The sharehouse (which contains a women-only dorm) is about a 10 minute walk away. Staff consists of ~4 international and ~10 Japanese volunteers For cleaning staff, the hours are either 9-3 or 10-1, and it is a lot if you do it properly. Some of the staff members like to do things together on their days/evenings off, so it's nice because you can make some friends. It's a the hostel difficult if you're vegetarian, the pre cooked meals contain meat.

about 2 months ago

Ben

Germany

I had an amazing time at the hostel! The work was fair and well structured. The meals included are the same everyday but good. The other volunteers and the location definitely made this an experience I won't forget!

about 2 months ago

Michio replied

Thank you very much for everything!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Camila

Argentina

I had an amazing time at the hostel! The work was super easy to learn, and the manager and team were always really patient and helpful. The atmosphere at the hostel was welcoming, with both Japanese staff and international volunteers. The sharehouse was comfortable and had everything I needed, plus the location is perfect for exploring Tokyo! I'm really grateful for the experience and all the great people I met. Thank you Sato-san and everyone at the hostel, I will see you again!✨️

4 months ago

Michio replied

Thank you very much for everything!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Aliyah

Germany

The hostel has been a great experience. Working at the hostel was such a fun and rewarding experience. The staff was welcoming, the tasks were fair, and the vibe was always friendly and social. I met a lot of nice people, and felt like part of a the hostel international family. The location is also very good ! :)

5 months ago

Alessandro

Italy

I had a good time at the hostel! There are Japanese workers and international volunteers and they are all very nice! The work is fair and can be done very fast! The only downside of this position is, that there are in total 3 meals that you can always eat, but as they are repetitive you are probably gonna eat at the hostel max. once a day, there are no vegetarian options, and there is nothing for breakfast. All in all the location is very convenient in a nice, silent neighbourhood and I liked the experience very much! Thank you to everyone, espacialy to the very friendly manager Sato-san!

5 months ago

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