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Experience local life and nature while helping at a friendly hostel in central Hiroshima, Japan

  • Last activity : 20 Jun 2026

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a small and welcoming hostel that has been running for 10 years in the heart of Hiroshima. Our guests come from all over the world, creating a vibrant, international atmosphere.

    Just a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Atomic Bomb Dome and easy access to Miyajima Island—both UNESCO World Heritage Sites—our hostel is perfectly located for exploring both the historical and natural beauty of the region.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You’ll have the chance to connect with guests from all over the world as well as local people in and around the hostel. Located in the heart of Hiroshima, our hostel offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the city’s history and witness its incredible recovery and vibrant present-day life.

    Hiroshima is full of adventures! Explore beautiful small islands on the Seto Inland Sea, relax by its many rivers—even in the city center—or hike one of the numerous small mountains nearby. There’s always something new to discover in this fascinating city!

    For those interested in language and culture, Hiroshima is also a great place to improve your Japanese. The city offers free Japanese classes two to three times a week, making it an ideal environment for anyone wanting to build their language skills while experiencing daily life in Japan.

    While around 80% of our hostel guests are from overseas—so you'll have plenty of chances to use English—we ask our team members to always respect our Japanese guests by not forcing English on them. Instead, we encourage you to actively practice and use Japanese in those interactions. Naturally, this creates a great opportunity for immersive language learning in real-world settings.

    Our hostel is conveniently located:
     2-minute walk to a grocery store
     5-minute walk to Peace Memorial Park
     7-minute walk to a traditional Sento (public bath)
     10-minute walk to downtown

    All while being surrounded by friendly people, rich culture, and breathtaking scenery.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    I won’t be able to reply to inquiries from people who clearly haven’t read the profile. I hope you understand, as responding to those messages would take time away from other potential workawayers to come here.

    ■ Latest Update Available
    ①2027/Jan/04~2027/March/13
    ②2027/Feb/12~2027/May/12
    ③2027/March/12~ open

    Please include:
    ・Your planned arrival date
    ・Your expected length of stay

    *We only accept one Workawayer at a time and do not accept short stays.

    ■ Minimum Stay:6 weeks minimum (up to 3 months)
    A Japanese Working Holiday, Student, or Work Visa is required.
    Please contact your embassy directly regarding visa questions.

    ■ Who This Position Is For
    This is not just a cleaning position.
    The core value of our hostel is creating connections between people from different countries and cultures.

    We are looking for someone who is social, proactive, and genuinely enjoys interacting with guests. If you prefer waiting for instructions or spending most of your free time alone, this may not be the right fit.

    ■ Your Main Responsibilities
    Cleaning
    ・Cleaning dormitories, toilets, showers, kitchen, and common areas
    ・Making beds and maintaining hostel cleanliness

    Guest Interaction (Very Important)
    ・Welcoming guests with a smile
    ・Starting conversations during check-in and throughout the day
    ・Talking with Japanese guests in simple English
    ・Greeting guests whenever they enter or leave
    ・Helping create a friendly atmosphere in the lounge
    ・Encouraging communication between guests

    Reception
    ・Providing basic information about the hostel and Hiroshima

    Content Creation
    ・At least 2 Instagram posts per week
    ・Writing occasional travel-related content

    Event Support
    ・Helping with language exchange events and community activities

    ■ What We Expect

    ・A positive attitude and strong communication skills
    ・Attention to cleanliness and detail
    ・Reliable communication and reporting
    ・A willingness to learn basic Japanese
    ・Initiative and self-motivation

    ■ Please Note!!!
    Most of our guests are international travelers, and there are relatively few Japanese guests.

    If your primary goal is to improve your Japanese language skills or experience daily life mainly through interaction with locals, this may not be the best placement for you.

    If you love meeting people from around the world and helping create memorable experiences for travelers, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Japanese: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    To ensure that you are able to handle the check-in procedures as a receptionist, all the members who stayes here have to learn some basic Japanese! This includes some greetings and very simple 10 phrases. No guests complaints about your language skill, I promise. Great unique chance to show your real hospitality in new language!!!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    What We Provide
    ・A bed in our dormitory, shared with our guests. (No private rooms available.)
    ・Hourly wage: 1,000 yen/hour (available only for working holiday visa holders).
    ・Unlimited free internet access.
    ・Staff-exclusive bicycle for your use.
    ・One bath towel per week.
    ・Pasta and seasoning (currently we do not provide rice)
    *Note: We maintain a quiet and respectful environment—loud parties are not allowed.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Sure. Free Wifi available

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 312481239717

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