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

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Connect with international travelers: 17 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 13 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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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 5. Gender equality

Irene

Italy

We did our volunteering at the hostel Abeno. Staying here was great: the permanent staff, Steven and Kenji are helpful and knowledgeable about the place and Osaka too. Really recommended, thanks for having us!

19 days ago

Irene and Lorenzo

Italy

We stayed at the hostel Abeno and it was a great experience! The tasks are super easy and the workload is not crazy. Kenji and Steven were around to help when needed. We would really recommend this experience to anybody!

19 days ago

Tristan

Germany

I stayed with this host in Osaka for a while and had a good experience. The place is simple but comfortable, and it has everything you need. Osaka itself is amazing, with so much to see and do once you're off shift. The work is easy to manage: straightforward tasks that help keep everything running smoothly, without being stressful. It's not the most unique setup, but it's a great option if you're looking for a place to stay while exploring the city and lending a hand. Plus, it's a nice opportunity to meet people from all over the world and share experiences.

25 days ago

Shu replied

Thank you so much, Tristan (*^^*)

Maja

Germany

I stayed at the hostel for about a month with my partner. The manager even provided us with a privat room. The work was fine and I could engage in a lot of conversations with people from all over the world. . I can really recommend this experience if you want to see Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, etc. You only have to work 3 days a week, so you have plenty of time to visit all those cities

26 days ago

Shu replied

Maja, thank you so much for everything (*^^*)

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 :)

27 days ago

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