Work exchange in Japan: Help us clean our hostel up and touch Japa...

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What you offer

20h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

“Fujitatami Guesthouse” is run by tatami factory. Tatami is a traditional Japanese floor mat. The main job involves cleaning the hostel and making beds, but occasionally, you may also be asked to help with check-ins, assist with tatami workshops, or support the events we organize. Since the tasks vary, a certain level of adaptability is required. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience working or helping in a hostel.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 21 and 35 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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16 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

15 Immersing in the local culture
15 Meeting locals
13 Meeting international travelers
8 Practicing English
7 Get in touch with nature
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 11. Sustainable cities and communities
5 5. Gender equality
4 12. Responsible consumption and production

Matilde Maria Vittoria

Italy

That was such an amazing experience! I met international people at the hostel and could hang out with them. The owners are really nice. It takes 40 min to go to the center but you can actually do it everyday. I recommend you

9 months ago

Leonie

Germany

My stay at the guest house was amazing! Kana and Issay are such lovely people and make an effort that you enjoy your stay! The work was easy and the room I was given comfy and clean! I could practice my japanese and get to know locals, as well as international travelers at the hostel. Issay and Kana are always there for giving you recommendations on what to do at which place and I really enjoyed spending time with them in the evening. I really enjoyed the dinner parties where we had japanese food and once food from my culture. I will miss it!

11 months ago

Imogen

United Kingdom

I had such an amazing time volunteering here! Issay was a great host, and he and Kana made my experience here so enjoyable and fun. The work and tasks were simple to learn and everything was explained really clearly which made it pretty easy to pick it up. The location is in the suburbs, but is still close to bigger cities like Osaka and Nara for some lovely day trips. The area was perfect for me as it has some really nice walks, hikes and parks nearby - a great place to chill and meet locals and other guests. I hope I can return again soon!

about 1 year ago

Glaucia

United States

Honestly I would recommend this place to everyone! It's a bit removed from Osaka city BUT it will be the best destination. The hosts are amazing and the place is charming. Truly one of the best experiences I've had.

about 1 year ago

Ambra

United States

Issey and Kana are friendly and super chill, always eager to help both us volunteers and the guests. The job is easy and leaves a lot of free time for you to enjoy your day exploring the surroundings or meeting the guests in the kitchen. The guesthouse has a family vibe to it as it's quite small so there is plenty of time to relax as well. Thank you guys, I hope to see you soon 🙌

about 1 year ago

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