Hostel Osaka-shi, Japan

5.0
(20 reviews)20

Help Out, Stay Local – Real Exchange in the Heart of Osaka!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers
19 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture
13 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

16h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Basic Internet Access
Basic 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.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
30 days

The Experience

We’re looking for energetic team members to primarily support our guesthouse and also some creative projects — running a small shop, helping with pop-ups and rental spaces, etc. If you have skills in photography, design, marketing, DIY, or child care, that’s a big plus! In return, you’ll stay in the heart of Osaka, just a 5-minute walk from Dotonbori, where vibrant nightlife and local culture await.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
  • Between 24 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 19 Meeting international travelers
  • 13 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 8 Practicing English
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 5. Gender equality
  • 2 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 1 12. Responsible consumption and production
Benjamin

France

5

First of all, Mayumi is super kind and accommodating, it was lovely meeting her. The work itself is clear, easy, and as I was there during the low season, we often would finish early. The building and room are nice, clean, and the shower room is new. The location is very convenient, being very close by foot to Dotonbori. Overall my experience was really good, I would definitely recommend stay at the guesthouse :)

3 months ago

Eduardo

Japan

5

I had a great experience during my stay at thethe hostelHostel. The tasks are simple and easy to carry out, the host is always ready to help, and the hostel's atmosphere is incredible

6 months ago

Naly

France

3

Work is very easy, fast to do, I had only 4 shifts per week 1 bed was under AC, so not comfy. I got lucky I got to move to another room with double bed, but right on top of traffic, and AC not working very well The arrangement of the hostel doen't make it a very social hostel Mayumi is nice & easy going, she made the roster every week and could arrange the days off I wanted, and she was flexible about my beginning and departure dates. She was maybe too cool..? She didn't check other volunteers'work, and it was very dirty... For sure the toilets and showers were not cleaned everyday

4 months ago

Robin

France

5

I had the best time at Guesthousethe hostel楽 thanks to Mayumi and all the other volunteers (I even extended my stay). I had a room of three very confortable, felt like my own place. The work was easy and varied + the location is great it's a 5mins walk downtown. I would definitely recommend it to anybody! Merci Mayumi!!

11 months ago

Zoe

United Kingdom

5

This has been my first volunteer experience with Worldpackers and it has been absolutely fantastic. Mayumi is a very kind and fair person to work for. The hours were very reasonable and I felt like I had plenty of free time to explore Osaka and nearby locations. I was working in the shop and hostel. The work has been very easy and Mayumi is very good at providing the work rota in advance. Whenever I needed a specific day off, she was always happy to accommodate this. The team I've worked with have been so lovely and welcoming. People are also happy to swap shifts where needed. :)

11 months ago

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