Help in a Guesthouse in Kochi City, 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 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 12 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers: 11 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.

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.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, 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 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: 4 weeks

The Experience

We opened this Guesthouse in 2016. It contains many room with different bed arrangements, solo rooms, dormitory room, 2 beds room... Our goal is to allow people to create connections in a chill and respectful atmosphere. Your main help will be cleaning the rooms after the guests have checked out and prepare the breakfast (nothing difficult, just miso soup and rice). Sometimes you will have to close the lounge area at the end of the day.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 35 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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12 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

12 Immersing in the local culture
11 Meeting international travelers
11 Meeting locals
10 Practicing English
8 Get in touch with nature
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 8. Decent work and economic growth
5 3. Good health and well-being

nicolas

France

I volunteered at the guest house in July and August, and hear me out: it was the best volunteering experience I've ever had. Kayano and Taro are truly caring, and they know how to make you feel right at home. As described, the tasks are not that complicated, and everyone is ready to explain things if you encounter any difficulties. The hostel is ideally located, close to the river, with a supermarket next door and a tram station right in front. Bikes are also provided, giving you the freedom to explore Kochi wherever you want. I wholeheartedly recommend coming to the guest house (and not just for the curry!)

1 day ago

jo replied

Thank you so much, Nico!
Enjoy the rest of your travels in Japan, and let’s meet again someday!

Olga

United States

The guest house is a great place to experience Japan, nature, friendship, and an easygoing life. I came at the tailend of an era, as now the guest house is deciding to rebrand as a music guesthouse. It sounds very cool moving forward, though I will say this may mean the nature of the volunteer work will change. There were some times I wished communication came earlier, but other than that Taro is very accomodating, Kayano is kind, and Jo and Yuri do their best to keep things running and everyone happy. You'll have plenty of free time to explore the city, but having a Japanese drivers' license is a game changer

about 2 months ago

jo replied

Time flew by, but thanks for spending such a meaningful time with us.
You came right when LuLuLu was going through a big change, and we really appreciated your support!

Also, thanks for being honest about the communication — we'll do our best to make things smoother for future helpers.

Come back and visit anytime!
By then, the music and food will be even better than before 🎶

Shalane

Martinique

You will love this place if you like nature ! And also learn how to make bread , curry, practise your Japanese . I learn a lot with them ! Kayano , Taro , Yuri & Jo are very kind , always ready to help you with an anything or answer your question. They care about you and they will do their best to make you feel at home .

2 months ago

jo replied

Thank you so much for your wonderful message!
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at LuLuLu.
It was such a pleasure having you here, and we’re grateful for all the positive energy you brought.

We truly hope to see you again someday — and who knows, maybe in Martinique next time! 😊
Take care and all the best on your journey!

Humberto

Chile

I stayed at the guest house for almost three months, and it was a truly lovely and enjoyable experience. The people working and living there are kind and always ready to help with any travel plans or questions. Taro, Kayano, Jo, and Yuri are wonderful people who are always striving to give their best and constantly improve every aspect of the guest house. It's also a great place to meet people from all over the world and practice different languages (Especially French 🤌🏽) I had a lot of fun every day and really enjoyed my time there. Highly recommended!

3 months ago

jo replied

Thank you so much, Fabian!!
It was really great to have you here for almost three months.
You were always positive and helpful — we really appreciated all your hard work! Ikoku Café was such a fun event thanks to you, and we loved all the daily chats.

Come back anytime — we’ll be waiting! Next time, let’s speak even more Japanese. Enjoy the rest of your travels!

Jason

France

The time that I spent in the guest house was really amazing. Leaving there was just having a new family. The work is not hard and we can make a lot of different activities all together. Kochi is a really nice place and it is really easy to meet new people there.

3 months ago

jo replied

We're so happy you felt like you found a new family at LuLuLu.
We had such a great time together.
You're always welcome back anytime!
We'll be waiting for you in Kochi—let's cook even more Japanese food together next time!

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