Join Our Hakuba Hostel Team – Winter Season Work & Stay

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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.

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

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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 operate a small 30-bed hostel in Hakuba during the winter season and are looking for friendly helpers to support cleaning, check-ins, and occasional snow shoveling. Training is provided, and you will work closely with our on-site team. Helpers work about 4–6 hours a day and stay in shared staff accommodation. A Working Holiday Visa is required. If you enjoy meeting travelers and experiencing life in the Japanese Alps, join us!

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Requirements

Intermediate Japanese or Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting locals
6 Meeting international travelers
4 Get in touch with nature
2 Practicing English
1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
2 5. Gender equality
1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Sarah

France

I highly recommend volunteering at this place! First of all, Kanazawa is a really nice city to explore, one of my favorites in Japan. But honestly, even without this argument, the hostel is one of the best deals you can have as a volunteer : Not too many hours of work, which guarantees your afternoon to be free for plans, 2 days off a week to explore or sleep in, some basic food like rice, pasta and egg so you don't need to spend too much on groceries. And of course, laundry and bikes are free! On top of that, the volunteers, permanent staff and the owner (+ family) are super nice !

1 day ago

Nele

Germany

I had the best time volunteering here! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The working hours are respected and the work itself isn't hard either. I had lots of fun with all the other volunteers and I'd definitely recommend going! Kanazawa is a nice place to stay in for a bit.

7 days ago

Niki

Brazil

I had an amazing time in Kanazawa's K's house! One month just went by too fast.. Everyone was really kind and friendly, and the work itself is pretty chill, usually 2~3 hour in the morning and we have the rest of the day to explore the city. Kanazawa is very rich in culture, food and nature, and the hostel is very well located. I want to thank Higashi san for all that he's done for us, and also all the staff for looking after us and joining in our little adventures around the city. I made good friends there and i really hope to see everyone again in the future!

about 1 month ago

Jim

Australia

Had such a great time in Kanazawa. I spent the month in K's guesthouse and all the staff were fantastic, work hours and responsibilities were always respected and there was always something to do during our downtime. Would 100 percent stay again. Thank you Higashi san

about 1 month ago

Eggsy

Canada

I had such a good experience here!! All of the staff are so wonderful and fun and I also had such a good crew of volunteers. The work is easy and you all work together to get it done so it goes fast. Higashi-san is a great boss and always made everyone feel super welcome. I'm going to miss everyone here so much, I didn't want to leave! I would love to come back again and volunteer again

about 2 months ago

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