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Spain
My stay at the guest house was awesome! Kana and Issei are so kind, funny and welcoming and work at the guesthouse was always very feasible. I loved sleeping on tatami, going around Izumi and having dinner parties with Wouter, Myiachi and other nice people :) It's well connected to go on day trips too and we had a fair share of nice adventures!! I hope I get to stay there again. Can't recommend enough!
2 months ago
Sweden
My experience at the guest house was absolutely amazing. Everyone there were super kind and made me feel beyond welcome! Issei-san, Kana-san and everyone around are very communicative and open to suggestions. I personally suggested and got to hold some Swedish lessons and bake Swedish snacks for locals / guests-- It was a lot of fun!! (And also an amazing opportunity to practice Japanese as well as translation.) I strongly recommend applying if you want a true taste of local Kansai culture!!
4 months ago
Germany
My stay at the guest house was an amazing experience I'll never forget! Issay and Kana are incredibly sweet and excellent hosts. Even though they were busy with many events, they still made time to host a sushi party and chat with everyone. I loved meeting and going on adventures with so many lovely people, like Issay's parents, Wouter and all the guests from around the world. The Tatami workshop was fascinating and it was so much fun to make my own. The daily work is never too overwhelming, even when the hostel is fully booked. I'll definitely be back, even if it's just as a guest! :)
5 months ago
Turkey
This place become like a home to me, I felt less like a volunteer and more like a family member. You can see how tatami is made and socialize. The work is pretty easy and generally done within 2 hours, hosts organize roadtrips or meals together and you get to understand the Japanese culture more. Some of my happiest moments in Japan were here :)
6 months ago
Italy
That was such an amazing experience! I met international people at the hostel and could hang out with them. The owners are really nice. It takes 40 min to go to the center but you can actually do it everyday. I recommend you
over 1 year ago
Germany
My stay at the guest house was amazing! Kana and Issay are such lovely people and make an effort that you enjoy your stay! The work was easy and the room I was given comfy and clean! I could practice my japanese and get to know locals, as well as international travelers at the hostel. Issay and Kana are always there for giving you recommendations on what to do at which place and I really enjoyed spending time with them in the evening. I really enjoyed the dinner parties where we had japanese food and once food from my culture. I will miss it!
over 1 year ago
United Kingdom
I had such an amazing time volunteering here! Issay was a great host, and he and Kana made my experience here so enjoyable and fun. The work and tasks were simple to learn and everything was explained really clearly which made it pretty easy to pick it up. The location is in the suburbs, but is still close to bigger cities like Osaka and Nara for some lovely day trips. The area was perfect for me as it has some really nice walks, hikes and parks nearby - a great place to chill and meet locals and other guests. I hope I can return again soon!
almost 2 years ago
United States
Honestly I would recommend this place to everyone! It's a bit removed from Osaka city BUT it will be the best destination. The hosts are amazing and the place is charming. Truly one of the best experiences I've had.
almost 2 years ago
United States
Issey and Kana are friendly and super chill, always eager to help both us volunteers and the guests. The job is easy and leaves a lot of free time for you to enjoy your day exploring the surroundings or meeting the guests in the kitchen. The guesthouse has a family vibe to it as it's quite small so there is plenty of time to relax as well. Thank you guys, I hope to see you soon 🙌
almost 2 years ago
France
I had a very nice stay at the guest house! The owners are a young couple, both sweet & very welcoming.The guesthouse is so beautiful, all in traditional style, with a peaceful atmosphere. I had a cosy private room and the work was easy. The location is in the suburbs away from the city center, but is well served by public transportation. And the area is really nice with rice fields around. They also organize some events in the wharehouse next door, which was really cool to experience local life and meet locals. It's a good place to relax, I recommend it for a truly immersive japanese experience!
about 2 years ago
