Work exchange in Japan: Help us build a new inn while living in a ...

What you offer

15h

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

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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

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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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.

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

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

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

I would like you to help me create a new inn. I am creating a new inn with completely private rooms so that guests coming to Naoshima and Teshima can have a comfortable stay. I would be happy to discuss the design, layout, and atmosphere while we are creating it. I may also ask you to help out and do maintenance at our sister store, Cococa Secondhand Bookstore, and at our existing inn.

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Requirements

Beginner Japanese or Intermediate English
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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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Meeting international travelers
1 Meeting locals

Joline

Germany

I was staying in the guest house (the guesthouse) and was working in Kokoka (the book café/bar). Both of these places were so cozy and welcoming, I had a lot of fun staying there. My colleges were very kind and helpful, I really enjoyed the month I got to stay there! The location is also very great!

5 months ago

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Hosted by Mampei

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