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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Night Shift
- Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
What you get
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- 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.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
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- 4 weeks
The Experience
Our onsen is famed as Japan's oldest natural hot spring, known for its exceptionally high-quality water. Immerse yourself daily in this exquisite hot spring, explore the natural surroundings on foot, and refresh your mind, body, and soul.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
- Between 20 and 32 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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29 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 29 Get in touch with nature
- 26 Meeting international travelers
- 24 Meeting locals
- 24 Immersing in the local culture
- 10 Practicing English
- 7 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 16 3. Good health and well-being
- 10 15. Life on land
- 4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Elia
Germany
Working with Kang San in the bar was such a pleasure. We always had a good time at work but also outside of work when he took me for little trips, he always made delicious meals for me and it was overall a really good time. The Onsen at the hostel is also great for relaxing after your shift and everyone at the hostel is really nice! One downside you should be aware of is that this is an extremely remote place. If you don't have a driver's license in japan, you won't be able to move around a lot. The hostel does have bicycles if you want to go to a nearby village.
13 days ago
Miguel
Spain
Definitely a must experience. The place is magical and all the staff and other volunteers made my time there incredible. I am sure I will come back some day!
about 2 months ago
J-Hoppers replied
he proactively handled his tasks and was very meticulous with cleaning. His cheerful personality brightened up the workplace, and just having his around created a positive atmosphere. He was incredibly flexible and always responded to our requests with great professionalism. He was a wonderful team member, and I would love to work with him again :)
Tomáš
Slovakia
The guest house is such a hidden gem with a calm atmosphere, mountains and hot springs. Perfect spot to breathe,slow down and reset. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, and honestly without them it just wouldn't have been the same. I met amazing people, made real friends, and even got the chance to look a bit deeper into their everyday lives. We exchanged cultural differences, laughed a lot, and I even picked up a few words of Kansai-ben along the way haha. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who wants to see Japan in a different light and connect with people in a meaningful way.
about 2 months ago
J-Hoppers replied
he proactively handled his tasks and was very meticulous with cleaning. His cheerful personality brightened up the workplace, and just having his around created a positive atmosphere. He was incredibly flexible and always responded to our requests with great professionalism. He was a wonderful team member, and I would love to work with him again :)
Annemarie
Germany
I definitely enjoyed my stay in the guest house. The surrounding area is quaint and relaxing. You'll always be surrounded by the sound of water, whether it is a river, a hot spring or the rain. Because of the guest house Kodo you will meet lots of international travelers coming through on their hike, often eager to have a chat. The team a the hostel is super nice, and I had fun hanging out with them a well. However keep in mind that the area in fact is very remote. No shops in the immediate vicinity. The next small supermarket, cafes and restaurant are in the next town, about 45 min by foot.
3 months ago
J-Hoppers replied
She proactively handled her tasks and was very meticulous with cleaning. Her cheerful personality brightened up the workplace, and just having her around created a positive atmosphere. She was incredibly flexible and always responded to our requests with great professionalism. She was a wonderful team member, and I would love to work with her again :)
Gaïa
France
A lovely place for a spiritual retreat in a small village surrounded by the mountains! I enjoyed the peace and quiet while discovering the surroundings, eventough it was mostly about hiking in the middle of nowhere, but the landscapes are so beautiful, it makes it worth it. Also, it is a great way to immerse yourself in the japanese culture that you wouldn't experience in the big cities, one of the big plus of my stay. Moreover, I hate cleaning but the task were simple and the amount of work wasn't huge, less than 3 hours as promised.
4 months ago
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