Help us offer a comfortable stay and cultural exchange in the heart of Osaka

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 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 13 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 11 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

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

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

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

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

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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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

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're a small, retro guesthouse with only around six rooms. Right in the middle of one of the most diverse and interesting historic neighbourhoods of Osaka! Lost a bit in a tiny hidden side street, everything you could otherwise want is at a mere stone's throw away. Our goal is to provide clean and comfortable accommodation for guests visiting Osaka, as well as providing opportunities to do language/culture/study exchanges.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Japanese
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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13 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

13 Meeting international travelers
11 Meeting locals
8 Immersing in the local culture
3 Practicing English
3 Developing social awareness
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 5. Gender equality

Bastien

Belgium

It was my first WP experience and I highly recommend it ! the hostel Showa was a very nice place to live in, I will definitely come back. Very cosy, warm and full of wonderful people. The atmosphere is really unique, I met people every day from everywhere. I'm not the social kind at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly and easily. You still have time to visit the surroundings on your days off. I had time for a full 4 day trip to Tokyo ! The manager is okay with switching shifts however you prefer with the other volunteers. Thank you Shu, Kenji and my new friends at the hostel :)

1 day ago

Miran

Canada

I stayed at the hostel Showa for a month and had a very nice time! I met people from all around the world. Thank you to the kind locals who helped me practice Japanese and for their conversations and tips around Osaka. Shu-san always helped if I had questions and the other volunteers were super nice too. I will miss it all. The hostel itself is located very close to two major subway lines, a 24h grocery store, and Shinsekai. Because of the flexibility of the work schedule, I got to see a lot of Osaka! The shifts were more than manageable because of staff overlap and speedy communication.

about 1 month ago

Derek Ali

United States

Shu made the my whole stay wonderful, very flexible with schedule changes and accommodating any need you might have while at the hostel. He went above and beyond for any guest and staff member. 110% would recommend!!!

about 1 month ago

Shu replied

Thank you for a fun time.

Anna

United States

The hostel really does feel like a home! The staff cultivates such a close relationship with its guest that many stay long term here. They're all so quick to incorporate you into their family as well! I stayed at the Abeno branch and had so much fun working with steve and kenji. They are both so knowledgeable both in general and about Osaka! As far as work goes, there's a good balance between the long shifts and your days off, but even hanging around the house is fun if you are outgoing and interested in talking to all the guests passing through.

about 2 months ago

Shu replied

Thank you so much for all your hard work in Abeno ^^ I wasn't able to be involved, but I'm honored if you enjoyed it.

Joshua

Germany

My Friend and I got stationed at the hostel abeno. The Manager Steve was very nice and carring. He explained our Task easy to understand and with patience. Kenji was very supportiv and made the hours feel not so long with his warm presence. Everybody accepted us with open arms. Very warm and relaxing place. We didn't had much to do with Shu but he was always up for a talk. Would recommend 👍

3 months ago

Shu replied

Thank you so much for all your hard work in Abeno ^^ I wasn't able to be involved much, but I'm honored if you enjoyed it.

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