🌊 Volunteer at a Seaside Onsen Hotel in Shimoda, Japan! 🗾✨

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Connect with international travelers: 26 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 18 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

25h

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

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

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.

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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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Looking for a unique experience in Japan? Join us at Harumi Onsen Hotel, a charming seaside escape where 80% of our guests are Westerners. We need your help to make their stay unforgettable! If you're outgoing, friendly, and ready to dive into an incredible cultural experience, we'd love to have you on our team! 🏨💖

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 40 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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37 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hotel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

26 Meeting international travelers
18 Immersing in the local culture
18 Meeting locals
15 Get in touch with nature
6 Developing social awareness
5 Practicing English

Najaina

France

Overall, it was fine. But I think there are difficulties in communicating with the team, me with them but also with each other. This meant that there was little vision for work organisation. Everything was given from day to day, but no feedback on the quality of our work so we didn't know if we were doing things right. I suspect not because the team of employees kept coming after us to rectify our work, but without telling us how to improve. The working atmosphere was flat or even boring, some didn't even say hello, and sighed at our work. Conclusion : not really nice :(

10 days ago

Cy

United States

I had a great time volunteering at Atami the hotel. The work was clear and easy, and the host and his wife were kind and hospitable. Most days I was done by 11 and was able to take day trips to see nearby towns often. Their wasnt a kitchen but the microwave and a minifridge worked fine. Their also wasnt any bikes or e-bikes to use like stated on the posting. If you are into a slower paced travel and enjoy time to yourself this is definitely the spot for you! 10/10 would recommend!

3 months ago

Shu

United States

The host is super nice and easy-going. The work shift is either from 9am-1pm or 11am-3pm (at another location). One thing to note is how hot it gets in August. It was challenging to work and cook my own meals (I cooked around 6:30 aM). On my second day, I even got a headache from the heat. For me, the best part was the quiet, rural location. It was exactly what I was looking for. Waking up at 4:30 AM to watch the sunrise and go for a morning walk felt very peaceful, with hardly anyone else around. The dorm beds are a little narrow, but having a private bathroom and AC was a huge plus.

5 months ago

Nick

United States

Our stay at the hotel was amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and ready to help out if you have any questions. The work is fair and the hours are respected. We mostly did house keeping which revolved around cleaning rooms/changing sheets. In between work hours there's limitless things to do around the area if you are interested in nature/beach. The electric bikes make the surrounding area super accessible and are very fun to ride around town. Would definitely recommend staying here if given the chance!

7 months ago

Alex

United States

First ever volunteering experience and overall was a very good one. There were a couple times where I was confused was to what I was supposed to be doing but the staff are very nice. I was did multiple jobs at the hotel including making beds/cleaning rooms, social media work, and kitchen hand. The location of the hotel is out of town but you are in a beautiful spot. They provide electric bikes and a shuttle service that runs at particular times. Thus there are plenty of opportunities for you to visit Shimoda and/or around the hotel. Would recommend this experience if you enjoy slow travel

7 months ago

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