Helper in Japan: Housekeeping, Carpentry, Painting & More! 🌸

Connect with the locals: 3 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as 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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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Join us in Japan and make a difference with your skills! We seek passionate volunteers with experience in housekeeping, carpentry, painting, landscaping, barista work, basic breakfast chef, and cleaning bed making. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance the beauty of our space while being immersed in Japan's rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. This is your chance to contribute to a rewarding project and explore Japan like never before! 🌸✨

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 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

3 Meeting locals
3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Meeting international travelers
1 Practicing English
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 15. Life on land
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 7. Affordable and clean energy

Mariaceleste

Costa Rica

The experience we had at the guest house was truly amazing. We learned so much every day, doing new things like painting, decorating, and making coffee. I want to thank Marie for being such a wonderful person and an incredible host, always making sure we had everything we needed and that we got to know Maizuru and its surroundings. It's an experience I would recommend a thousand times, and I really hope to come back soon.

3 months ago

Julio

Costa Rica

This was our very first volunteer experience, and we honestly have no words to describe how happy, grateful, and fulfilled we feel after it. Marie is a wonderful woman who made us feel right at home and was always attentive to our needs. She helped us discover Maizuru, the guest house, and the surrounding areas in a deeper way. The tasks we worked on were meaningful and we managed to complete them in a short time. We truly hope to return someday — the guest house will forever stay in our hearts.

3 months ago

Olivér

Hungary

I loved staying at the guest house, falling asleep and waking up to the waves crashing on the beach. Marie was a great host, I got to take part in unique local cultural experiences. Due to the summer heat the work schedule was pretty flexible, I had a lot of fun doing a wide variety of jobs. Thank you Marie!

5 months ago

Netanya

United States

This experience was amazing. I learned so much about the local culture and language. It's a truly quiet and relaxing area that was a much welcomed break from the big cities. In addition Marie is an amazing host and takes care of her workers. She even took me to the doctor when I got sick. She is also very clear on tasks and what is expected of you and creates a sense of mutual respect where everything gets done and you have an authentic Japanese experience.

6 months ago

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