Reception at our Guesthouse in Matsumoto, Japan

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Connect with international travelers: 13 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

18h

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.

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.

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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

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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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Make fellow travelers feel welcome and help them wind down. Checking-in guests, share travel ideas, keep things tidy and clean during the check-in time. Volunteers can relax and study, read, do art or do personal work while waiting for guests. Or get some free drinks in our cafe downstairs! We sometimes do community activities with the local government nearby. Not required, but recommended to join us!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
Between 18 and 35 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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14 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

13 Meeting international travelers
10 Meeting locals
10 Immersing in the local culture
7 Practicing English
5 Get in touch with nature
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 11. Sustainable cities and communities
5 3. Good health and well-being
4 12. Responsible consumption and production

Jake

Australia

My time at the guest house was nothing short of amazing. Chris and Kumi really do take care of the volunteers and are always around and happy to chat and give recommendations for things to do! The work required is very fair and is a good opportunity to meet many locals or other travellers! Because the work is mainly done in the evenings, you get the chance to make the most of your days! Chris and Kumi really know how to make a guesthouse feel homely and I appreciate being given the opportunity to volunteer here!

11 days ago

Renee

New Zealand

I loved volunteering at the guest house. The family are the kindest people, they make you feel at home. The guesthouse and cafe are both filled with loads of character. The reception work is easy. It's fun and insightful chatting to loads of other travellers. Matsumoto is a beautiful city and a good base point for travelling to other nearby cities/sites. I'm so happy I came here!

25 days ago

Solène

France

Amazing experience if I could I would have stand longer there ! Chris and his family are so kind and generous they would make you feel at home ! The work was easy , doing check ins and talking woth the guest , if you love jazz this place is for you and matsumoto is an incroyable city to be base at with all the beautiful things around. I recommand it 10000%

26 days ago

Francesca

Italy

Chris and Kumi are really kind, and their whole family is so sweet! The accommodation they provided me was both cozy and beautiful. The café has a super chill vibe and is located in a popular tourist spot, which makes it a great place to meet other travelers. Most of the work at the café involves serving tables and doing the dishes, but I also got to help in the kitchen and make drinks, which was really fun! The staff are all cheerful and welcoming. I really enjoyed my stay…they've been amazing hosts!

about 1 month ago

Moona

Finland

Chris and Kumi are wonderful hosts and it's reflected in the way they are running both the guesthouse and the cafe. The atmosphere they create is super friendly and welcoming so it's easy to feel at home and interact with the guests and the other staff. The work itself straightforward and fun, and there's lots of time to explore matsumoto and the surrounding area.

about 2 months ago

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