Come and experience the life in Kyoto and Japanese culture in our hostel, Japan

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Hello, We are Doris and Rio, Doris is from Taiwan and Rio was born in Kyoto.
We have two hostels in Kyoto, 90% of the guests are from all over the world.
We need helper to help cleaning and reception and hold and join culture events with our guests together.
You'll learn authentic Japanese culture and make lots of friends in our hostel!
Type of help
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At our hostel in downtown area there are hundreds of restaurants and bars nearby, you can experience the night of kyoto. Nishiki Food market is walkable distance from our hostel.

*️️️️️️️️️️️️️No meal provided, we provide free rice, noodles, bread& Jam and miso you can cook in the mini kitchen.

*️️️️️️️️️️️️️Sometimes we will hold Gyoza-party and okonomiyaki party and culture, seasonal event
2018, June BBQ party, July Gion Matsuri Yukata(Kimono) wearing, Aug Biwako Firework festival, Miyatsu (Japan sea) BBQ

*️️️️️️️️You'll be asked to sign a helper agreement when you arrive.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
This job is helper who can help house keeping and reception,
Over 90% of our guests are from foreign countries,
If you can speak Chinese Mandarine or Japanese that'll be perfect for us!
Languages spoken
Japanese , English , Chinese Mandarine
Accommodation
8 beds mix-gender dorm.
Noodles , Rice and miso is provided for food complement./ Complement Tea, coffee
What else ...
The hostel near Shijo-Karasuma st., Nijo Castle is 15min walk and Gion area is 20mins walk.
Free bicycle provided. All Sight seeing spots within Kyoto city is less than 1 hour cycling.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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27/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Terry) for host

I had a great enjoyable experience in Kyoto working at the guesthouse. I stayed for a month and the work itself is not very difficult, usually 2-3 shifts per week. During my stay, I get to work with other volunteers from other country's and also manage to make lots of friends with the guest all around the world. Kit, our manager is very friendly… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Tunahan) for host

I had the best time ever in Kyoto. From the minute i arrived, it felt like home. I worked at guesthouse hanakanzashi, and there was always someone to talk to or to hang out with. The Managers were really helpful with everything. I always had enough opportunities to hang out by myself and hang out with the other staff. We would have social… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tunahan)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :) Good job Tuna, coolest guy ever!

(Excellent )

10/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nicolò) for host

I stayed in Hanakanzashi and had a wonderful time with the manager Kit and the other helpers, I met very interesting people in a stimulating environment. Work is only two days per week, that gives you plenty of time to explore the city. I definitely recommend the experience!

(Excellent )

03/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Bethan) for host

I had a wonderful time in Kyoto! The manager Kit and the fellow workers are so kind and generous. I stayed in Hanakanzashi and it has such a wonderful atmosphere. Work is easy and only two days per week, leaving lots of time to happily explore the wonderful Kyoto or have a party with the staff!
I enjoyed my time so much that I extended! I am… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Bethan)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

Absolutely wonderful workaway. Great location with a fair amount of work. Would recommend to anyone wishing to experience Kyoto. Would love to come back one day!

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (William)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Wioletta & Anna)

Awesome ladies! Worked hard and can handle a lot of responsibilities. Keep this attitude! Wish you the best! Would definitely recommend them to any host.

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Daria)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Marzia & Sabrina)

Very helpful people, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend them to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

Thanks a lot ladies, come back anytime :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nil)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Gautier & Yoann)

Very helpful people, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend these gentlemen to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Norina)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (juliette)

Very helpful person, can handle responsibilities and stressfull situations. I would definitely recommend that person to all hosts. Bring positive energy and good attitude at work :)

(Excellent )

28/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ross)

Very nice person, trustable and bringin positive attitude an energy! Can be entrusted with responsibilities and will gladly accept it and assume it very well. Excellent person, i would highly recommend Ross to any other host, keep this attitude bro!

(Excellent )

18/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Petru)

Excellent helper, trustable and hardworking, made our place a way better place! Come back anytime!

(Excellent )

31/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandre)

Very nice person, positive, energic, really nice conversation and always helpful.
Come back anytime, thank you so much for your time and help :)

(Excellent )

23/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host

I stayed for a couple of months. It's been a great experience, the work is chill and you have a lot of free time. Kit is a great manager. I would come back here. Thank you for everything.

(Excellent )

23/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)

Excellent and trustfull helper, positive and smily. Davide made an amazing job in our premises and was a good companion and co worker for everyone. I would definitely recommend him to any other host.
Come back anytime!

(Excellent )

07/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host

Stayed there for one month and had a great time!
It's an old house in Kyoto converted to a Hostel, the atmosphere is really relaxed an guests come from all over the world.
The location is quite convenient, close to public transport as well as a super market. Some nice temples are nearby as well!

The other staff and helpers were just great,… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)

Excellent helper, very smart and helpful, brings a positive attitude and excellent team spirit.
Adrian was always on time and made a serious job. He got involved within his position and was able to handle a lot of responsibilities. You are free to come back here anytime :)

(Excellent )

04/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Moritz)

Excellent helper.
Moritz is an awesome person, with quite a lot of skills, always positive and willing to help everyone. He adapts quickly and although he does not speak japanese, he was able to communicate with our japanese guests and staff.
He bring positive energy, and always finds a solution to all problems. I would definitely recommend him to… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lucero) for host

I stayed here for 1 month. It was great, I learned so much and I knew a lot of interesting people from differents countries. Definitely I could came back 😊.

Best wishes!

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucero)

Awesome person, trustable, helpful and cheerful person! Very positive attitude and awesome worker! Keep working this way, you are an amazing person! Would definitely recommend her to any host, she is awesome!

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)

Excellent helper, trustfull, full of energy and very positive, she has been an asset to our team! I would definitely recommend her to every host! We wish you the best, Sofia, you made a really awesome job Thank you so much for your help!

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)

Nice helper, positive energy, always willing to help! Can be an asset to your team! Definitely recommend him!

(Excellent )

06/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gwenaël & Charlotte )

Excellent helpers, smiling, working hard and very positive, would definitely recommend them to everyone. They work hard, and bring some good attitude to every staff. Feel free to ask anything from them, they are very competent!

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Noeli & Macarena) for host

We stayed at Hanakanzashi for 3 months. This was a new guesthouse that had opened a week before our arrival. It felt like home from the beginning. Amazing managers, Ryo, Doris and Kit were very kind. We are very thankful for the opportunity and for the trust and confidence they placed in us.
Our work consisted of two shifts per week. The morning… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Noeli & Macarena)

Excellent workawayers, very helpful, can handle a lot of responsibilities and are very easy going and quite communicating. I would definitely recommend both of them for any position in workaway. They are very kind, helpful and totally trustable. They can come back anytime. They will make any place better!

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Selim) for host

I spent almost two months at this guesthouse, the job was not too hard, Kyoto is absolutely beautiful and charming but what I'll remember the most is the people i met during my stay. Huge thanks to Ryo San and Doris San who gave me this opportunity, and not to forget Kit Chan , from whom i appreciated his enthusiasm and honesty.
Very special… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Selim)

Excellent workawayer, very positive and enthousiastic, would recommend him to any host. Trustable, honest, hardworking, a perfect workawayer, come back anytime!

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)

Absolutely delightful person, smiling all the time and working hard!
Would definitely recommend her to any other workaway host. She will definitely make your place better!
Can handle a lot of responsibilites, and is always willing to help anyone!

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua Alejandro)

He is among the best volunteers we ever had! Trustable person, can handle a lot of responsibilites and very caring.
He knows how to work perfectly and how to set up a good atmosphere among a team!
I would definitely recommend him to anyone! He is also pleased to come back anytime, that is how we care about him!

(Excellent )

11/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andres) for host

I stayed here for a month, it was well organized, laid-back and a lovely place. The work was straight-forward and easy, everyone was very patient, flexible, nice and helpful. They always had resources and knowledge for all kinds of things to do and eat in Kyoto.

Thanks to Doris, Rio and Kit my stay here was comfortable and delightful. I highly… read more

(Excellent )

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