Live in 100-year-old Japanese heritage house and enjoy!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 14 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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.

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What you get

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.

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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

*** WORKING HOLIDAY VISA is an essential*** You have a chance to live in the one and only hostel in Japan which is listed as a cultural heritage of Japan and with 100% pure natural onsen (hot spring bath). Our area called Izu Peninsula has awesome nature resources with mountains and coast lines. Find out 'real Japan' through your stay!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Over 18 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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24 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

14 Immersing in the local culture
14 Meeting international travelers
13 Meeting locals
7 Get in touch with nature
7 Practicing English
2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 11. Sustainable cities and communities
2 14. Life below water

Pedro

Portugal

The hostel is an absolute gem! The staff and everyone there welcomed me with such warmth and kindness that I couldn't help but feel like I was part of their family. I felt that every interaction was filled with genuine care and hospitality, making my stay truly unforgettable. The hostel's traditional environment added an extra layer of charm to the experience. As a volunteer, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and create memories that surely will last a lifetime. The work was super fair for the experiences that are provided, can very easly recommend! 😃

about 2 months ago

Sarah

Germany

I had an awesome time during my volunteering there. Everybody is super nice and easy to talk to. You can meet people from all over the world who are staying at the hostel. Ito itself is not that exciting tbh but I enjoyed the calmness and the nature there even more if I have been to tokyo for few days.

4 months ago

Pauline

Germany

I enjoyed my stay at the hostel Itō the hostel! The work is a lot and can be exhausting, but most of the times you finish half an hour earlier. The city itō is a small quiet city, so it is more calm and relaxing ( there is not a lot to do). The house itself is very traditional and I never felt Japan so close, because you live on tatami mats and sleep in a futon. You can also use the hostel for free everyday and you can get ¥2,000 back every week for your groceries shopping. The Staff is also very friendly and welcoming!

5 months ago

Leanne

Australia

Ks house Itō was amazing! Everyone there was so helpful and lovely, it felt like a family. I can't thank them enough for everything they did to make my time there the best it could be. The work was not too hard but to a high standard. The location is so beautiful, such a nice sleepy town with surprisingly lots going on. I will definitely be back! I miss everyone there.

8 months ago

Isabelle

Germany

The whole team at the hostel is very warm and welcoming. The hostel is absolutely beautiful. I think I have never stayed in a more beautiful house. The work was completely reasonable, they even provided a food subsidy. The other helpers were also very good people to be around and the town, Ito, while small, really grows onto you. I was there during fireworks season which was especially nice. I can 100% recommend staying with them :) Thank you for the wonderful time!

8 months ago

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