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.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 16 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers: 14 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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17 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

16 Immersing in the local culture
14 Meeting international travelers
14 Meeting locals
11 Practicing English
9 Get in touch with nature
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Demetrio

Italy

I stayed at the guest house with my girlfriend for 1 month. Very cosy place, located in a convenient area for restaurants/shops and attractions (including a Lawson). The owners make you feel at home with dishes cooked by them and live music every day. You also have the possibility to use the bikes of the structure. I recommend it to anyone who wants to try a really special experience, beautiful and like a real local!

about 1 month ago

taro replied

Hi Demi thank for your wonderful review
we are so glad that you really enjoyed at LuLulu
hope you have good time in Taiwan too with Cami!!

Camilla

Italy

This was my first experience with Worldpackers and the guest house really set the bar high! I loved my time there: the staff was super friendly and very welcoming, the guesthouse is nice and together with my boyfriend we got a solo room, something that made the whole stay even more comfortable. We also had access to the guesthouse's bikes every day of our stay! The work is pretty easy: some days is busier and some other days is more chilled. And as for the city, Kochi is a gem! A very friendly and unique place where we got to see a different side of Japan. I most definitely recommend staying here!

about 1 month ago

taro replied

we are so happy to hear that you liked everything at LuLuLu
4weeks was very quick
hope you enjoy Taiwan life too!

Akio

United Kingdom

My time at the guest house has been one of my fondest memories in Japan. The family-run guesthouse is lively every night, with magical performances, engaging staff and delicious curry. Taro and Kayano were wonderful hosts — work hours were respected, day trips around Shikoku were arranged, and we were well fed every day. The location is fantastic, with plenty of nearby dining options and a beautiful river just minutes away. Kochi may be a bit remote, but it's a fun and welcoming city. I'd highly recommend coming here to help out!

about 1 month ago

taro replied

Hi Akio
thank you very much for your wonderful review for us and we are very glad that you enjoyed time with LuLuLu
you have been so helpful for us and also great and creative kitchen chef for baking bread!
hope you enjoy new life in Aoshima!

Harry

United Kingdom

I can wholly recommend staying at the guest house. You will be welcomed as a member of the family, literally. Together with the owners and guests you can enjoy breakfast, curry time and the guest house band's live music, all of which makes for lovley connections. Work is straightforward and well communicated. I particularly enjoyed preparing food with Kayano! Kochi city is a nice place for getting to know the people of Japan - my Japanese improved a lot here thanks to spending so much time in the company of locals. I wish all the best for the guest house :)

3 months ago

Isaac

United States

The guest house was an incredible place to stay, and I can't recommend it enough. The owners were truly amazing—so kind, thoughtful, and welcoming from the very beginning. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and their hospitality made the experience unforgettable. Kochi itself was stunningly beautiful, with breathtaking ocean views, a rich local culture, and amazing food that made every day feel special. It's a place full of charm and peace, where there's always something new to explore and appreciate. Between the warmth of the owners and the beauty of Kochi, the guest house was the

3 months ago

taro replied

thank you Isaac, you have been wonderful and we enjoyed the time with you talking very much, you gave us always good cheerful applause after we play live music at the lounge. we were so encouraged very much
hope to see you again with your partner!

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