Hotel Iwanai, Japan

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Help Serve at our restaurant

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 14 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

2

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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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 Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

Oct
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

はじめまして。We are Raiden Resort, located in Hokkaido, Japan, a historical port town. We are looking for travelers who especially have experience in restaurant serving for more than 1 year. (prefer a luxury restaurant serving experience) The main task will be assisting our F&B team with serving, and if you have experience, with bartending.

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Requirements

  • Over 25 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hotel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Meeting international travelers
  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
Ikanander

United Kingdom

5

My time the hotel was absolutely fantastic! The team were super welcoming and I had a great time getting know them as well as working with them. The hours if work are communicated effectively, and you have free time after the work shifts and on days off to explore the local area. They even have a bike you can use for local exploration. Olivia, the volunteer co-ordinator was super energetic and friendly and always available to answer any questions, offer tips or do what she could to make the experience for volunteers a good one! Would definitely recommend and miss everyone already! 🌻😊

22 days ago

Dawid

Germany

5

My time at the hotel was absolutely amazing, I'm so grateful of the many people I've got to meet, especially Olivia who became a very close friend to me. You can enjoy the nature of Hokkaido, hangout with fellow travellers, go to the karaoke bar or ride the bikes. It is a very rural area but that comes with its perks!!! If nature and retreat from Japan's big cities interest you then this place is for you!

2 months ago

Nathalie

Cuba

5

My time the hotel in Iwanai was beyond anything I could have imagined. The work was easy, flexible, and left plenty of free time to explore Hokkaido. I helped with housekeeping and photography for the hotel's website and social media. The whole team was amazing, especially Olivia, who went above and beyond to make sure volunteers enjoyed their stay. She let us use the bicycles, organized activities, and drove us to nearby places on our days off. the hotel also provides a weekly grocery budget, shopping trips, and a meal cooked by the chef each shift. I highly recommend it!

4 months ago

Melissa

Germany

5

I loved working the hotel this winter! I came in March, but the snow was still pretty good, and the lifts were open on the weekend until the 15th. I think if you want to ski everyday and enjoy japanese powder, coming ealier is definetely better. Still, I very much enjoyed my time here, the work was very manageable and hours were respected. The team is amazing, and it's very fun meeting both full time employees and other volunteers! Overall, I loved it there and I look forward to coming back soon!! Thank you so much for having me!

7 months ago

Tayla

New Zealand

5

The hotel was a great introduction into a world packers experience as my first one!! The team were super amazing filled with a blend of both travellers and locals and of course the best house mates!! Olivia was amazing and truely helped us with everything and anything and went above and beyond for me! If you are going in winter you are in for a treat with the ski the hotel right there for you to use as often with the best view and snow!! Definitely, would recommend for anyone looking for a more local experience!

7 months ago


Olivia replied

Couldn't write a feedback on time, so would like to write my appreciation here.
Tayla is a very responsible person. Every morning she helped us out at breakfast serving with positive energy. She gets her work done very professionally.
Thanks for those cafe latte! Best one ever!

Thanks, Tayla, for being so flexible and responsible all the time and bringing in big smiles in the morning! Truly enjoyed having you with us.
The whole resort misses you!

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Hosted by Olivia

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