Join us at a Japanese inn in Echigo Yuzawa this winter!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 4 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

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.

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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 Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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 seeking a bright and energetic volunteer to join our team at a Japanese Inn in Echigo Yuzawa, a scenic snowy resort. Responsibilities include housekeeping, snow shoveling, customer service, and food preparation. The role offers 5 working days per week (4-5 hours/day, 6am-12pm) with 2 days off. Accommodation (shared room), meals, and utilities are provided. If you're interested in working in Japan's snowy region, apply now!

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Japanese
Over 21 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting international travelers
4 Meeting locals
3 Immersing in the local culture
1 Learning about sustainability
1 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 8. Decent work and economic growth
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Brenda

Mexico

I had a really good time here. Everyone was kind to me, and the work was easy. The onsen nearby was my favorite part. I got to practice my Japanese a lot and the mountains were beautiful. The only downside is that the hostel is a the guest house far from the town and you can't walk there. But overall a really nice experience. Thanks the guest house :)

about 2 months ago

Drew

Australia

What an amazing stay at the guest house! All the hosts Nao, Yuzuke and Leo were all very welcoming, helpful and easy to work with/for. The hostel itself was cosy, clean and had everything I needed/expected. The work and hours are super reasonable and I was never asked to do anything that didn't sit right with me or unsafe. The area around the hostel was beautiful and scenic. Not lots of things to do but with plenty of places to hike, the ski resort and the onsen all near by I was perfectly happy during the month I stayed there (March).

3 months ago

Wendelin Felix

Germany

Staying at the guest house was one of the most fun experiences in my life. Everyone is very nice and super welcoming. The atmosphere is almost like in a small family. I was teached properly what to do and actualy had a lot of fun cleaning the Japanese stile rooms. I unlocked the new skill of making Futon beds. Because I could talk Japanese daily I definitely improved by a lot. Even though I coild barely say anything in Japanese when I came communication was no problem at all. Sometimes I had to work overtime but then other days where more relaxed.

4 months ago

Matheus

Brazil

I had an amazing month in the guest house during quiet season (May-Jun). The work was easy (just cleaning the hostel, which wasn't busy at that moment). A lot of free time to chill, medidate and hike around. Groceries are provided for you to cook your own food and the hostel structure is really good. Ryo, Yukina and Yamazaki are amazing hosts and they make you feel at home. Highly recommended for those who want to explore the guest house countryside next to mountains. There is a great onsen nearby (walking distance from the hostel).

about 1 year ago

Little Japan replied

Thank you for your help.
We are so glad you like our place.
We look forward to seeing you again in Japan or Brazil!

Simone

Italy

The location is perfect to get in touch with nature and, being in a remote location is also less crowded than than metropolitan area, a good thing to find in the guest house. The hotel is well kept, warm and cozy. Everything works perfectly. And the staff is welcoming and very kind. The work itself is fair and perfectly doable. I would definitely go back again for another stay if I will have the chance!

about 1 year ago

Little Japan replied

Thank you for your help.
I am very grateful for the cleanup and the cleanliness and accuracy of your work.
If we have the opportunity to see you again, we will see you again!

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