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France
I had a great time at the hostel for the entire month of July. Erika-san and Umi-san are very kind and it was a pleasure helping them out with the hostel. Hiwasa is beautiful and there is a lot to explore and enjoy if you like nature. I had the opportunity to meet lovely people and experience the summer matsuri, gyoza classes, japanese classes, beach swimming and more ! I recommend this place if you like peaceful surroundings and want to meet locals. Natto chan the cat was also adorable. The work is easy and it gives you plenty of time to explore and relax afterwards! Thank you the hostel !!
3 months ago
Germany
The hostel is a great place & I really enjoyed staying 6 weeks in this dreamy town! Erica & Umi were lovely hosts who always had an open ear and were always fun to be around with! Natto-chan (the house cat) is also super chill. Erica's lunches & Umi's drinks at the pub are a real treat - so don't miss out! The work load is very manageable & the tasks are clearly communicated:) Although Hiwasa is rather small, there's lots of things to do - surfing, hiking, swimming in the river, free Japanese classes etc.! On rainy days the hostel offers a chill space to read, watch tv or play games!:)
6 months ago
Italy
I had a great time in Hiwasa, if you like nature and peaceful places is the perfect place to be! the hostel is very nice and super clean; Umi and Erika are welcoming and friendly, and the food Erika makes is super good! I am truly grateful for this experience and I hope I can come back :))
7 months ago
Mexico
I loved my time in Ichi the hostel! The place is super clean and cozy, in other words, perfect. Erika-San and Umi-san are lovely, kind and fun people. always willing to help and trying to give you the best experience possible. Food is just amazing and Hiwasa is a very charming town with sweet local people and beautiful nature. There are a lot of things to do around if you’re willing to get out there. I would come again and again if I could! I’ll miss my time here for sure.
Thank you guys for everything!!
7 months ago
Brazil
Erika and Umi are person who look like a family. They are kind and very communicative persons, and share theirs opinions as we are in a family or community. It was an amazing experience that I 'd like to return some day
10 months ago
France
Erika and Umi are the best hosts you could hope for, and made this experience unforgettable ! Their place is beautiful with a unique style, and Hiwasa is small but has everything you need. I stayed a month helping with both housekeeping and the renovations of their house. The cleaning is really easy, and helping Umi and his friends for the renovations was a lot of fun ! Plus you get rewarded with Erika's homemade cooking which is absolutely delicious :) If you're looking for a relaxing place where you instantly feel welcome, the hostel is perfect. Thank you so much for everything ♥︎
11 months ago
Netherlands
I had such a great time at the hostel! The hosts, Erika and Umi, are the sweetest and they were very welcoming and kind despite being busy with the upcoming renovations at their house. The work is not very difficult and the tasks are clear -- and afterwards you will be rewarded with the tastiest home-cooked meals ever! Personally, I never ran out of things to do in Hiwasa and it was a lot of fun to explore the area and the town. By the end of the month I was sad to leave... I'd love to be back at the hostel one day :) ! Thank you Erika and Umi !
12 months ago
Netherlands
Erica and Umi are super lovely hosts. As my first time volunteering I was a bit skeptic but they made me feel welcomed and at ease. I would recommend this place if you are pro active, asking questions and are curious. There is not a whole lot to do in Hiwasa, making it difficult at times. Erica and Umi are more than willing to help, I was interested in soccer and I ended up playing three Fridays with the locals in town! The duties were very easy and good to do, I was happy with my stay and truly a life time memory. When I return to Hiwasa I would definitely return to the hostel!
about 1 year ago
France
Working at the hostel ended up being like working with friends. Umi and Erika are sweet and caring hosts with whom you can share a lot of laughters. The place is beautiful and located in a rural Japan where you can easily enjoy its natural beauty. Hiwasa has a lot to offer and the hostel is the perfect place to enjoy a slow lifestyle on your free time. The work is easy and doesn't take long, you have plenty of time to enjoy your hobbies, discover the surroundings, connect with the guests or to share stories with Erika and Umi ! I highly recommend this place. It feels like home !
about 1 year ago
Germany
The hostel is definitely the best voulenteering I've done so far. Erika-san and Umi-san are really lovely hosts. The work is easy, the area is super beautiful and there is a lot to explore around the city. The food is super delicious and you got 2 onsen and a river to swim. Thank you very much for welcoming me in your home :)
over 1 year ago
