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Experience life in beautiful Kutchan Town, at the foot of Mt. Yotei β often called the βMt. Fuji of Hokkaidoβ β where youβll be surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, fresh air, and pleasant summer and autumn weather in one of Japanβs most spectacular regions π―π΅β°οΈ
22 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: Weβll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: Weβll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
πΏβ¨ HELP EXCHANGE β NISEKO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN β¨πΏ
Join us in Kutchan Town, at the base of Mt. Yotei π» (the βMt. Fuji of Hokkaidoβ) β a stunning area with cool summers π, fresh air π, and breathtaking mountain views βοΈπ²
MINIMUM STAY is
16 DAYS including arrival and departure days please
β°οΈπ―π΅π¦ STARTING JULY 1ST π»π¦π
β³ Minimum stay: 16 days (arrival & departure days included)
π
Hosting until November 31st
π οΈ Tasks β Winter Prep
πͺ Move out furniture to allow for renovation work to start (during July)
πͺ Renovation work on next seasonβs staff housing (until Nov 25th)
πͺ Move furniture into renovated accommodation (during November)
π‘ About Us
π AussieβJapanese couple, long-time HelpX/Workaway hosts
π₯ Usually 2β12 helpers together
π€ Friendly, supportive, community-style living
π Schedule
π 4 mornings/week β 8:00 β 13:30
π
Afternoons free + 3 full days off weekly
Total 22hrs a week
π What You Get
π Free shared accommodation (Wi-Fi included)
π₯¦ Local Niseko Seasonal vegetables. Every month it changes with the seasons. Best months are August & September, October and November.
π Free use of our 7-seater car (intβl license required)
π Local fun: river π, tennis courts πΎ, bikes π², gym (Β₯100βΒ₯200), table tennis π, basketball π
ποΈ Walkable to supermarket & shops
π Explore Hokkaido
β
Free use of car in Niseko area
πΊοΈ Trips to Otaru, Sapporo, Lake Toya π
π° Just share gasoline costs with other riders
π£οΈ Languages: English & Japanese
π Location: Kutchan, Hokkaido, Japan
π© How to Apply
Preferred β βοΈ [email protected]
WhatsApp (+81 90 8906 1124) β from arrival day, to join group chat with helpers
π Please include:
π Nationality & passport country
π Age & gender
π Driving experience (manual/auto)
π Intβl license or certified translation
π
Dates available
π Looking forward to welcoming you to Niseko!
π Scott & Sanae Walker π
π Schedule
π 4 mornings/week β 8:00 β 13:30
π
Afternoons free + 3 full days off weekly
Total 22hrs week
π What You Get
π Free shared accommodation (Wi-Fi included)
π₯¦ Seasonal Niseko Vegetables
π Free use of our 7-seater car (intβl license required)
π Local fun: river π, tennis courts πΎ, bikes π², gym (Β₯100βΒ₯200), table tennis π, basketball π
ποΈ Walkable to supermarket & shops
π Explore Hokkaido
β
Free use of car in Niseko area
πΊοΈ Trips to Otaru, Sapporo, Lake Toya π
π° Just share gasoline costs with other riders
ποΈ HX 2026 β On/After Arrival Day Instructions (Niseko)
MINIMUM STAY is
16 DAYS including arrival and departure days please
π
On Your Arrival Day
You should find:
ποΈ Room clean & bed made with fresh sheets
π House clean & tidy
π₯¬ Fridge stocked with some seasonal vegetables
Email [email protected] to request to Join our Google photo album https://photos.app.goo.gl/ozViWsCj4JbU1UvL9
π‘ Shared Accommodation Rules
π§Ή Keep it clean β not only during your stay, but for those after you
𧽠Do your share of common area cleaning
π·οΈ Label your food in the fridge & freezer
β»οΈ Follow Japanβs strict waste rules: compost, burnable, non-burnable
More details: Trash disposal guide.pdf
π Recycling instructions are on all products β check the symbols
ALL RECYCLING HAS TO BE CLEAN - IF NOT CLEAN PUT IT IN BURNANLE INCLUDING PLASTIC
π‘ Turn off all lights in all rooms when leaving
π² Bicycle Use
π² Free use of mama chari (town bicycles)
π Always lock bicycles (bikes & umbrellas are the 2 most stolen items in Japan)
β If left outside, cover them to avoid rain damage
π΅ MTB use requires refundable deposit + must be maintained/fixed after long-term storage
π Vehicle Use
π Free to use within Niseko area
β½ For outside Niseko (Otaru, Sapporo, Lake Toya):
Pay shared petrol cost
Fill tank before & after using (cost shared by all passengers & driver)
Provide receipt to Manager/Scott
π Foreign Driverβs License Rules π―π΅
π Read here
π§ Vehicle Maintenance β Toyota Noah
πΈ How to check engine oil level β Photos
π Step-by-step guide β Oil & Washer Fluid
π¦ On the Day of Your Leaving (preferably start the day before leaving please)
π§Ί Wash your sheets & hang to dry
π€ Arrange with another member to fold & store sheets for the next person
ποΈ Make the bed with clean, stored sheets from your predecessor
π§Ό Clean your room for the next person
π Help with anything else to assist future members
π Write a review on the site you used (e.g., volunteersbase.com or helpx)
