Live in 100-year-old Japanese heritage house and enjoy!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 23 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

*** WORKING HOLIDAY VISA is an essential*** You have a chance to live in the one and only hostel in Japan which is listed as a cultural heritage of Japan and with 100% pure natural onsen (hot spring bath). Our area called Izu Peninsula has awesome nature resources with mountains and coast lines. Find out 'real Japan' through your stay!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

23 Meeting international travelers
23 Meeting locals
23 Immersing in the local culture
16 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing English
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
2 14. Life below water

Ines

Canada

Best time ever! The most beautiful building, super clean and good vibes. The work is straightforward and well organized. Ito is so cozy, loved just hanging out. I highly recommend this place as a volunteer/helper. You're really winning the lottery if you get to experience this place. I wish I could stay longer

16 days ago

Tristan

Germany

The hostel Itō the hostel was my first stay out of three in Japan and it already felt like it couldn't get better than that. Everybody was very nice and welcoming and the working atmosphere was enjoyable and relaxed. I met a lot of international travellers and had the chance to visit many of the local restaurants and bars. the hostel itself is a very charming hostel with a beautiful view on the river, especially at night, and a very nice the hostel. All In all I couldn't have asked for a better working holiday experience. I really enjoyed my stay and I'm very thankful to everybody there :)

27 days ago

Francesca

United Kingdom

I had an excellent stay at the hostel. The work is straightforward and as described. All the staff were so welcoming and lovely, I would recommend to anyone :)

about 1 month ago

Elvis

United Kingdom

The hostel in Ito was a lovely place to stay and work for a month. The work is fairly easy - and once you've finished your tasks you genuinely finish your shift for the day, even if this is early! The staff and Yukio are all lovely and welcoming and the hostel is beautiful. Ito itself is a small town, but with plenty to do and is very well connected to the surrounding towns and tourist sites. Would recommend to anyone wanting a slow-paced and relaxed time

about 1 month ago

Eggsy

Canada

I highly recommend the hostel, it was a great experience! All the staff are super friendly and welcoming, and Yukio-san is so lovely! The accommodation is comfortable and the building is beautiful. The hours are reasonable and the tasks are simple. I would love to be able to work here again, it was really fun!

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by Yukio

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