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Spain
The hostel is a very relaxing place. The atmosphere is wonderful, and having two onsens in the hostel is an incredible bonus that made this my most relaxing experience yet. The tasks are exactly as described and the work flows very easily. But without a doubt, the best part of this hostel is the team. Everyone is warm, welcoming, and always made me feel completely at home. We did some activities together where I learned a lot about Japanese culture, and they truly made me hold this experience close to my heart. Thank you team♥️
about 2 months ago
Spain
Couldn't ask for more on this place, the staff is marvelous and they make you feel at home from the first day.
The work is clair and fair, everybody helps when needed because if we all finish before time, you can have the rest of the day off.
Hakone is the perfect mix between convenience and tradition, and thanks to the free ebike for volunteers and the weekly payment of 2000 for food, you can have perfect excursions with low effort.
Thanks for this experience!
10 months ago
Ireland
Ks House was a great experience. Hakone is super relaxing and is a great to relax if youve been travelling for a long time like i have. The staff are all lovely and overall i had an amazing time.
10 months ago
Netherlands
I had a great time here! The team is very friendly and got to meet lots of people. The hostel feels like a home, you can cook your own meals in the kitchen (there is no super market close by, but there are konbini and use their e-bike), the lounge was a great place to hang out with guests and fellow volunteers & the onsen is a bonus! Most of the time we finished work early (3-3,5h) instead of 4 hours and the instructions were clear. I slept in my own room which i later shared when the other volunteers arrived. If you like chilling/nature this is the place for you. Thank you the hostel!
about 1 year ago
United Kingdom
I had the best time at the hostel. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, you can really make yourself at home here, and everything is so clean. It is the most organised Worldpackers experience I've had so far! Everyone has their own tasks and then you work together to finish the group tasks, so you're able to manage your time effectively as you know what you need to do within the 4 hours. The staff show you what to do so you know what to do and how to do it. Thank you for everything, I will miss my Hakone family! I wish I could have stayed for longer, highly recommend.
over 1 year ago
Colombia
This was my first volunteering experience in Worldpackers, and I'm so happy I got to live this experience with the hostel team. From the first day, I felt welcomed, they took time explaining the tasks I was meant to do and communication was clear from the start. Also, we finished early most of the time which allowed me to explore and do other activities. I really enjoyed the interactions I had with the team, the other volunteers and the guests! It was a true cultural exchange, which was one of the things i was looking forward to before coming here :) Muchas gracias! ありがとうございます! -Meli
over 1 year ago
Germany
I couldn't have asked for a better first experience in Japan!! The whole team was super welcoming and so nice at all times and happy to help if I had questions. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and I felt very safe. The work was easy and we were done early most of the time, which made it possible to do small day trips and exploring every day. Thank you for the great time. I really enjoyed my stay and would 100% recommend it to other Worldpackers! If I get the chance to, I'll stop by again and say hello :)
over 1 year ago
Germany
I really liked my time in Hakone. Yayoi-san and the whole team were very kind and always friendly. The hostel itself was also a place that felt very cozy and home-like. There were many international guests and it was easy to connect with them. The working time was said to be 4 hours per day, but we usually finished earlier. The tasks were easy and always manageable. Hakone itself was beautiful too, right in the middle of nature, but as other reviews already said, there wasn't that much to do, so be prepared for that. All in all it was a great learning experience and i felt truly welcomed:)
over 1 year ago
France
Great and peaceful experience in the hostel. Yayoi-San sure knows how to welcome and manage new volunteers people! She was great, open to talk and respectful. The work hours are respected (3,5 hours average per day). The facility with the kitchen, onsens, common area and dorms are confortable and spacious. Most of the staff team are friendly. Konbinis around and closest supermarket is 20 min away biking (free e-bike for staff). Lot of nature to explore, hikes, temples, however the area can be quickly explored so bring anything to keep yourself busy!
over 1 year ago
Hungary
This was my first volunteer experience, and I had a great time at the hostel. Yayoi-san and the team made me feel welcomed from the beginning, the tasks were straightforward, and the environment was very wholesome. I recommend it if you enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Thank you for hosting me!
over 1 year ago
