Join the Vibe at our House: Where Art Meets Music in Yokohama!🇯🇵🎎

High demand host: This host has received 10 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 10 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

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.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

Hi there! wWlcoming helpers from around the world! Located in vibrant Yokohama Chinatown, 30 minutes from Tokyo, our cafe and bar hosts live performances, creating a lively atmosphere. As a volunteer, you’ll help with cleaning, bed making, and guest check-ins. Enjoy our cafe and explore our art gallery focused on Japanese manga. Please note that late-night music events may occur. Join us to experience the essence of Japan!

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Requirements

Beginner Japanese or Fluent English
Over 18 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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12 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 10. Reduced inequalities
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Luna

Slovenia

Staying at the hostel was truly wonderful for me. The host is incredibly kind and understanding, he also has an art gallery! Though my stay was unfortunately cut short, I trully enjoyed my stay. I slept in the third floor with other volunteers , where we had our own kitchen and bathroom. It is located in the centre of Chinatown in Yokohama, where there is so much things to do, good places to eat etc. The work itself was not demanding, it included preparing the rooms for the guests and then just showing the guests to their beds. I also got to practice ny japanese!

7 days ago

Jack

New Zealand

I stayed for 4 weeks. The work here is very relaxed, just cleaning thethe hostel room and doing the check in. There were usually 3 volunteers including myself at the guesthouse so that meant I'd only work once every 2 or 3 days. This allowed me plenty of free time to explore Yokohama/Tokyo. I especially recommend if you are wanting to improve your Japanese skills, you can practice Japanese with the friendly staff, Hiro, Kou-chan, Mashi, Minami, Maria! the hostel downstairs is nice and there are lots of fun parties going on. I loved my time here and if I can, I'll certainly come back! Thanks!!

23 days ago

Fernanda

Spain

The hostel was my very first volunteer experience, and it will always have a special place in my heart. Yokohama is beautiful on its own, and it's also very well located, making it easy to reach Tokyo. The tasks are simple, from cleaning the place to handling check-ins.The place has the potential to feel like home. As soon as I arrived, I did a deep cleaning and arranged everything to my liking, so it really depends on how you enjoy living. Something I really liked is that you can be very independent .The place itself is lovely and private.I feel very grateful and i hope I can experience it again♥

about 1 month ago

Shichol replied

Thank you so much, Fernanda!
We’re really happy that Baboo became a special place for you.
Your positive attitude, kindness, and the care you put into cleaning and organizing made a big difference for us.

You were always independent, reliable, and thoughtful — truly a wonderful volunteer to have.
Our doors are always open for you, so please come back anytime.
We’d be very happy to welcome you again❤️

Seren

United Kingdom

I had the best time of my life at the hostel! The work is super easy and simple, you clean the guesthouse at 11am then check in the guests from 5pm. The room you stay in is great, its on the third floor and is very spacious, most of the time you will be the only volunteer so you get the room to yourself. the hostelitself is lovely too, super vibrant and great atmosphere. The best part about the hostel is the people, they are all so kind and really made me feel like part of a family. It was very upsetting having to leave and I will miss everyone so much :') I really hope I can come back soon!

9 months ago

Shichol replied

Thank you so much, Seren!
We’re truly happy to hear that your time at Baboo became one of the best experiences of your life.
It means so much to us that you felt like part of a family — that’s exactly what we hope every volunteer feels.
You’re always welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon!

Madison

United States

I had an unforgettable experience at the hostel! The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed and included and it wouldn't have been the same without them. the hostelis on the first floor, the guesthouse is on the second, and volunteers stay on the third floor. The work is super easy and takes at most an hour in the morning to clean the room, then check-in is later in the day from 5pm-10pm. It is in a great area and really easy to travel around Yokohama, Tokyo, and other places! I feel like I have a little family here and will definitely be coming back in the future!

10 months ago

Shichol replied

Thank you so much, Madison!
We’re truly happy to hear that your time at Baboo felt unforgettable and that you felt welcomed as part of our little family.
Your warm words mean a lot to our team.
You’re always welcome back anytime — we’d love to see you again in the future!

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