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19 Feb 2026
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Description
I fell in love with the beach life in Shimoda and moved here when I was 23.
I was born in Osaka, and my wife was born in Tokyo.
We are now a family of four, living by the sea with our 5-year-old son and infant daughter, and we feel very happy living in Shimoda!
- The reason why we made the guesthouse ourselves. -
We want to create a place where people who love the sea, nature and travel can come together here in Izu Shimoda!
To make that dream come true, we renovated and finally completed it!
I want to tell visitors from all over the world about the beauty of Shimoda, especially those who come to Japan from all over the world to see the ocean.
Once you've visited, you'll want to come back again, in a guest house with that kind of space.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Movies & TV
Culture
Music
Photography
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Shimoda is a historic city and one of the first places in Japan to open to the world.
It’s a lively tourist town, especially in the summer.
With its clear waters, it’s a great place for surfers, divers, and anyone who loves the ocean and nature.
My wife and I also love surfing!
We also got into fishing last year, and now we truly believe that Shimoda is an ideal place for fishing.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
You must have a valid visa that allows you to work in Japan.
Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship.
We are hiring staff to work at both our cafe and guesthouse.
We are looking for staff with barista/food service experience and Japanese language skills.
As this position involves working in both the cafe and the guesthouse, Japanese is required.
・Main duties include guesthouse cleaning (guest rooms, showers, and common areas).
・Check-in duties are also included. English is used frequently, but Japanese is required.
・Support is available for staff who are interested in improving their Japanese.
・Minimum stay is 6 weeks.
Extensions are possible upon request, depending on availability and skills.
・My goal is for people to enjoy working and having fun at my guesthouse and cafe, experience Shimoda's great things like I
did, and enjoy having interactions with my guests.
・We are looking for people who are serious and responsible about their work, enjoy meeting and interacting with guests, and
are able to consistently maintain a clean and tidy environment.
・The guesthouse is on a hill, and the building has stairs only (no elevator).
You may need to help guests carry their luggage. If you are physically fit, this will not be an issue.
- Hourly wage -
・ ¥1,100/hour (work visa required)
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
- Where you can stay -
Accommodation
Staff shared house available, with both private and shared rooms in the same house.
What else ...
・The beach is right in front of the guesthouse (It's a good place for snorkeling), and the town is just a short walk away. It's easy to go to the beach during your break or after work. There are many good restaurants and supermarkets in the town. We are located in a convenient location for working even without a car.
・The Izu Peninsula, where Shimoda is located, is large and full of nature. It might be a good idea to travel to the west side too!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Eloise helped with cleaning at our guesthouse and was a very polite and reliable worker.
Leo took care of our son and daughter, and our son especially loved playing with him.
Outside of work, we also spent time together socially. I taught them… read more
The work was actually very nice : in the mornings, Eloise helped with… read more
She is a wonderful addition to the guesthouse team, always welcoming everyone with kindness and a smile.
She made an effort to check in in Japanese, which she nail it. She is always learning and working hard for the guesthouse. I… read more
The work itself wasn’t too difficult: in the mornings, I helped clean the rooms and shared facilities, and in the afternoons, I welcomed… read more
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Eloise helped with cleaning at our guesthouse and was a very polite and reliable worker.
Leo took care of our son and daughter, and our son especially loved playing with him.
Outside of work, we also spent time together socially. I taught them… read more
The work was actually very nice : in the mornings, Eloise helped with… read more
She is a wonderful addition to the guesthouse team, always welcoming everyone with kindness and a smile.
She made an effort to check in in Japanese, which she nail it. She is always learning and working hard for the guesthouse. I… read more
The work itself wasn’t too difficult: in the mornings, I helped clean the rooms and shared facilities, and in the afternoons, I welcomed… read more
