Breakfast service and Guest interaction

High demand host: This host has received 8 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 59 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 41 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

20h

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

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

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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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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 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

The Experience

We are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve breakfast for guests. Breakfast is simple, like toast and jam, so you don’t need any cooking experience. We’d love volunteers who enjoy chatting with guests and answering their questions! We operate multiple hostels in the city, totalling up to 100 guests.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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64 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

59 Meeting international travelers
41 Immersing in the local culture
29 Meeting locals
25 Practicing English
21 Get in touch with nature
10 Developing social awareness

Harry

United Kingdom

I lived a happy month in Takayama :) Work is straightforward and well communicated. Food is plentiful, delicious and social. There are excellent opportunities to explore the city and the nearby mountains. There's often something happening and long-term staff are enthusiastic in helping you get the most of it. Thanks Murusaki team :)

18 days ago

Giacomo

Italy

I stayed for 2 weeks, but I wish I could have stayed longer! I had so much fun, it's such a sociable place. The staff are very friendly, the food is amazing, and the work is easy. Shifts are fair (4 hours a day and 2 days off per week) so you have plenty of time to explore! Takayama is beautiful too; I truly recommend staying here❤️

20 days ago

Djanéa

France

This volunteer mission was one of the best I ever had so far! The kitchen shifts was really cool and you get the chance to work with Ratree one of the best cheffe I ever met 🫶🏽 The accommodation is really cosy and close to your work place. There's a lot of things to do around like sake tasting, cooking class, walk by the river, excellent restaurants… This experience was also incredible thanks to all the staff who were really professional and welcoming, thanks to Javi, Ryutaro, Clara, Ratree, Hiromi, Radka, Liam, Luke, Maiko San for their hard work and for facilitating the work organization

28 days ago

Giulia

Italy

Volunteering at the hostel has been a really nice experience. Takayama is a small city, but very picturesque and with a lot of history, a glimpse of what Japan really is. Working hours are very manageable, 4h per day max, which it gives you plenty of time to discover the city and all the surroundings, thanks to very well connected bus and train lines. Cherry on the cake, you are going to meet many international travellers, whom will make the experience full of memories.

about 1 month ago

Alessio

Italy

I quite enjoyed my time as a volunteer at the hostel. The staff was great and I met some amazing international fellow volunteers. Work time is absolutely manageble and manly in the morning, leaving you with plenty of free time to spend as you wish. Yummy food is provided twice daily. Takayama is a lovely place and a great hub to explore the surroundings. Highly recommended place, host and experience

about 1 month ago

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