Help Out, Stay Local – Real 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
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

16h

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

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

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.

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: 30 days

The Experience

We’re looking for energetic team members to primarily support our guesthouse and also some creative projects — running a small shop, helping with pop-ups and rental spaces, etc. If you have skills in photography, design, marketing, DIY, or child care, that’s a big plus! In return, you’ll stay in the heart of Osaka, just a 5-minute walk from Dotonbori, where vibrant nightlife and local culture await.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Between 24 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

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

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

17 Meeting international travelers
11 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting locals
7 Practicing English
1 Developing social awareness
1 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 5. Gender equality
2 6. Clean water and sanitation
1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Robin

France

I had the best time at Guesthousethe hostel楽 thanks to Mayumi and all the other volunteers (I even extended my stay). I had a room of three very confortable, felt like my own place. The work was easy and varied + the location is great it's a 5mins walk downtown. I would definitely recommend it to anybody! Merci Mayumi!!

21 days ago

Zoe

United Kingdom

This has been my first volunteer experience with Worldpackers and it has been absolutely fantastic. Mayumi is a very kind and fair person to work for. The hours were very reasonable and I felt like I had plenty of free time to explore Osaka and nearby locations. I was working in the shop and hostel. The work has been very easy and Mayumi is very good at providing the work rota in advance. Whenever I needed a specific day off, she was always happy to accommodate this. The team I've worked with have been so lovely and welcoming. People are also happy to swap shifts where needed. :)

25 days ago

Sergio

Spain

My time at the hostel is a time that I will never forget, I've made so many friends, the work environment was so fun and peaceful, and Mayumi-san is the best boss I've ever had, she is so kind and helpful! Also the location of the hostel is perfect to go anywhere in Osaka! This the hostel feels like family and I would recommend it to anyone!

2 months ago

Sterre

Netherlands

I had such a great time at Guesthouse the hostel! The host, Mayumi, is very kind and funny, the location is good (near main touristy places like Dotonbori and Namba + well-connected by public transport), and the team was the best!! The tasks are pretty easy, the hours are well-respected, and everyone is quite chill. Moreover, at the hostel you will meet people from all over the world! I will miss my time in Osaka, and everyone that made it so special ;))). Would totally recommend this place if you like to be in the middle of a bustling and vibrant city :)!

2 months ago

Fabián

Chile

Really fun times in Osaka! The crew while working there was really friendly, we went out a few times together, the place is near to Nipponbashi station so it was easy getting to the guesthouse. the work is so chill to, and the shifts at the shop were my favourite, really cozy place. thank you so much!

3 months ago

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