Hostel Kyoto, Japan

4.5
(23 reviews)23

Come to help our hostel and enjoy Kyoto, Japan

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
19 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture
14 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

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.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

3

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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

🌸✨ We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about culture and hospitality! Come help with the cleaning and reception of a cozy hostel in Kyoto, Japan. An incredible opportunity to make a difference, learn a new language and live an unforgettable experience! 🤝 We also remind you that the staff room is mixed.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
  • Between 18 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 19 Meeting international travelers
  • 14 Immersing in the local culture
  • 12 Practicing English
  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 7 Developing social awareness
  • 5 Practicing Spanish
Klara

Sweden

5

I really enjoyed my stay at the hostel!! The work was very easy and we often finished earlier. Since we had 3 days off a week I had a lot of time to explore Kyoto. The people I worked with felt like a family, and the manager Kosuke was always very friendly and if we needed anything we could always ask him! I definitely recommend this volunteer stay!

6 months ago

Sophia

United States

5

Volunteering at the hostel was wonderful! The location of the hostel is great and super accessible to public transportation/beautiful cultural sights. The work itself was straightforward - cleaning, checking in guests, and maintaining a nice environment. We were able to organize with Kenji to have 3 days off in a row, in which we travelled all around Japan! Kenji is super nice and friendly, and helped our month in Kyoto pass by smoothly! Would definitely volunteer here again :)

8 months ago

Leida

Mexico

2

It's a good place... it just needs more attention, organization, and staff. And they need to organize the schedules better so that the volunteers feel more comfortable. And also respect each volunteer's rest days.

about 1 month ago

Josefina

Chile

4

The hostel is in a great location, and I could easily walk to many places, which made it very convenient. I also really enjoyed meeting people from different countries, both guests and other volunteers, which made the experience fun and memorable.

The only downside was that sometimes there wasn't much to do because there were no check-ins, so I would end up spending most of the day without much to do. Overall, though, I had a good experience and enjoyed meeting so many different people.

about 2 months ago

Zoe

Canada

2

I enjoyed staying here, the work was easy and other volunteers were sweet. However the host is a bit of a mysoginist. i would not feel very safe staying here alone as a woman. There were also a few cases of bedbugs, not while i was there, at least not in the dorm but it is an issue.

about 2 months ago

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