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.
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Connect with international travelers: 25 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 19 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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26 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

25 Meeting international travelers
19 Meeting locals
15 Immersing in the local culture
10 Practicing English
6 Developing social awareness
3 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 5. Gender equality

Dorina

Hungary

I had an amazing time at the hostel the work time was great plenty of free time the team was nice highly recommend this place if you want to discover the area and nearby places and to meet with new people

6 days ago

Shu replied

I really loved Driana's cheerfulness. Thank you!

Hajin

South Korea

Great experience!

about 1 month ago

Shu replied

I really enjoyed working with Hajin! Thank you!

Laura

Spain

I loved the experience overall! The work is easy and you have a lot of days off. Also, I met a lot of people, so I totally recommend It :)

about 1 month ago

Shu replied

Thank you very much.

Antonio Jesus

Spain

The hostel Showa is a very warm and welcoming place. I stayed there for 2 months. The work itself wasn't too tiring and was easy to get used to, with enough moments to take breaks during the 8-hour shift. Having 4 days off a week was amazing, especially since we could swap shifts with other staff to sometimes enjoy 4 days off in a row. This is a cozy, small hostel in an interesting historic neighborhood, where it's easy to make friends with guests and staff. Thank you so much Shu for letting me stay.

about 2 months ago

Shu replied

Thank you very much.

Paulina

Poland

I had fantastic time at the hostel Showa. Shu is a really great manager and working only 3 days a week gives you an amazing opportunity for exploring Osaka and other cities. The place is quite budget friendly so keep that in mind if you are used to fancy accommodations. Overall I recommend this experience!

about 2 months ago

Shu replied

I had a great time working with you both. Thank you so much.

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