Help us offer a comfortable stay and cultural exchange in the heart of Osaka

Portugal

5

The hostel Showa is a very warm and welcoming place. The manager is hardworking, approachable and easy to communicate with. The work itself wasn't too tiring and was easy to get used to, as I was able to enjoy just enough moments to take breaks during the 8 hour shift. Having 4 days off a week was amazing, especially because we could try and swap shifts with the other staff in order to get 4 free days in a row. This is a cozy, small hostel in an interesting historic neighborhood, where it's easy to make friends with both guests and staff. Thank you for the opportunity, will miss these times!

16 dias atrás

México

5

My experience was very good. Shu, the hostel manager, is a great person and a good leader. The organization is excellent at the beginning of each month, he gives you the schedule with your shifts so you can better plan your trips and time. Working 3 days and resting 4 seems excellent to me. I definitely recommend this volunteering experience.

23 dias atrás

Shu respondeu

Thank you for the fun time.

Itália

5

We did our volunteering at the hostel Abeno. Staying here was great: the permanent staff, Steven and Kenji are helpful and knowledgeable about the place and Osaka too. Really recommended, thanks for having us!

1 mês atrás

Shu respondeu

Thank you so much for supporting Abeno.

Itália

5

We stayed at the hostel Abeno and it was a great experience! The tasks are super easy and the workload is not crazy. Kenji and Steven were around to help when needed. We would really recommend this experience to anybody!

1 mês atrás

Shu respondeu

Thank you so much for supporting Abeno.

Alemanha

5

I stayed with this host in Osaka for a while and had a good experience. The place is simple but comfortable, and it has everything you need. Osaka itself is amazing, with so much to see and do once you're off shift. The work is easy to manage: straightforward tasks that help keep everything running smoothly, without being stressful. It's not the most unique setup, but it's a great option if you're looking for a place to stay while exploring the city and lending a hand. Plus, it's a nice opportunity to meet people from all over the world and share experiences.

2 meses atrás

Shu respondeu

Thank you so much, Tristan (*^^*)

Alemanha

5

I stayed at the hostel for about a month with my partner. The manager even provided us with a privat room. The work was fine and I could engage in a lot of conversations with people from all over the world. . I can really recommend this experience if you want to see Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, etc. You only have to work 3 days a week, so you have plenty of time to visit all those cities

2 meses atrás

Shu respondeu

Maja, thank you so much for everything (*^^*)

Bélgica

5

It was my first WP experience and I highly recommend it ! the hostel Showa was a very nice place to live in, I will definitely come back. Very cosy, warm and full of wonderful people. The atmosphere is really unique, I met people every day from everywhere. I'm not the social kind at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly and easily. You still have time to visit the surroundings on your days off. I had time for a full 4 day trip to Tokyo ! The manager is okay with switching shifts however you prefer with the other volunteers. Thank you Shu, Kenji and my new friends at the hostel :)

2 meses atrás

Canadá

5

I stayed at the hostel Showa for a month and had a very nice time! I met people from all around the world. Thank you to the kind locals who helped me practice Japanese and for their conversations and tips around Osaka. Shu-san always helped if I had questions and the other volunteers were super nice too. I will miss it all. The hostel itself is located very close to two major subway lines, a 24h grocery store, and Shinsekai. Because of the flexibility of the work schedule, I got to see a lot of Osaka! The shifts were more than manageable because of staff overlap and speedy communication.

3 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

Shu made the my whole stay wonderful, very flexible with schedule changes and accommodating any need you might have while at the hostel. He went above and beyond for any guest and staff member. 110% would recommend!!!

3 meses atrás

Shu respondeu

Thank you for a fun time.

Estados Unidos

5

The hostel really does feel like a home! The staff cultivates such a close relationship with its guest that many stay long term here. They're all so quick to incorporate you into their family as well! I stayed at the Abeno branch and had so much fun working with steve and kenji. They are both so knowledgeable both in general and about Osaka! As far as work goes, there's a good balance between the long shifts and your days off, but even hanging around the house is fun if you are outgoing and interested in talking to all the guests passing through.

3 meses atrás

Shu respondeu

Thank you so much for all your hard work in Abeno ^^ I wasn't able to be involved, but I'm honored if you enjoyed it.

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