Help us clean our hostel up and touch Japanese culture!

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Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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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.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Hello, our hostel “Fujitatami Guesthouse” is run by tatami factory. Tatami is a traditional Japanese floor mat. We’re providing guests Japanese living style and experience to see how tatami mats are making. Also we have a workshop to make tatami mats. Please help us to clean the hostel up and prepare for check-in, sometimes describe about the hostel, sometimes work at the tatami factory. Let’s talk more details if you’re interested in!

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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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4 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

4 Meeting locals
3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Meeting international travelers
2 Developing social awareness
2 Practicing English
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 5. Gender equality
1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Marvin

Germany

My time at the guest house was amazing! The hosts, Issay and Kana, are extremely kind and welcoming, they made me feel right at home. Issay knows Izumi exceptionally well, so he always has a great recommendation. Although, I did spent most of my time with the amazing people I've met in the guesthouse. Even if the guests didn't stay that long, it always felt like a little family. That's what I loved about the guesthouse, the laid back atmosphere and how small it is, which makes it really intimate. The small size also means that the work is not going to take too long. I recommend!

4 days ago

Eloïse

France

Issay and his wife are absolutely lovely ! We didn't spend much time together because I was moving a lot but the amount of time we spent together was always great 💜 Issay even helped me finding a french community in Osaka ✨ they also advice me about local culture, so I learned a lot with them ! I recommend ✨

about 1 month ago

Mattia

Italy

Issay and Kana are amazing!From the moment I arrived, I felt at home.They organized lots of activities for guests like sushi making and even hikes with their friends.Plus, they're always there with advice and travel tips.Cleaning tasks were really straightforward, some days we did some repairs, but Issay made sure I had plenty of time to enjoy japan.The vibe at the guesthouse is super friendly.It's just the right size to connect with other guests in the common room.My time at the guest house was truly amazing.If you're looking for a memorable and immersive stay in Japan, this is it!

about 2 months ago

Nat

Canada

Issei and Kana are both such incredible people! They helped me practice my Japanese and invited me to participate in really fun events like mochi making and a flea market they hosted. I was able to meet a lot of people and make new friends. They're both so kind and welcoming, they made me feel like part of the family! The hostel itself is cozy and traditional style, the futons are comfortable and the facilities are great. It was a really unique experience, I hope I can come back again!

4 months ago

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