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Part-time cleaning job in Kyoto — 3 hours a day, done by 1 pm
A 3-hour part-time job in Kyoto City (10:00–13:00): help keep our share houses and hostel in Nishijin clean and welcoming. Shifts run 10:00–13:00, from ¥1,250 an hour, so your afternoons are free to explore Kyoto, study or relax. Working holiday makers welcome.
Apply nowHow it works
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3 hours a day, done by 1 pm
Shifts run from 10:00 to 13:00. We’d love you to work 3 or more days a week, but we can adjust to your schedule — and it’s fine to combine this with another job.
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Care for our spaces
Cleaning, bed-making and housekeeping at Expo House and Expo Hostel & Cottage — all in Nishijin. From time to time we may also ask you to help at events.
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Be part of the community
Work alongside a small international team. On share house event days, if you’d like to join the event, we can adjust your shift.
How much can you earn?
With 3-hour shifts (10:00–13:00), here’s roughly what you could earn in a month — while keeping your afternoons free.
Pre-tax estimates based on ¥1,250/hour, with monthly hours averaged over 52 weeks a year. Actual earnings depend on each month’s shifts and hours.
What we’re looking for
- Able to work with us for at least 4 months
- Live in or near Kyoto City (or are moving here soon)
- A visa that allows you to work in Japan (working holiday, student with work permission, etc.)
- Can communicate in simple English or Japanese — what matters most is that you try to communicate
- Cleans and tidies carefully
- Thinks for yourself — you notice what needs doing instead of waiting to be told
- Takes the job seriously: reliable, on time and responsible for the quality of your work
- Talks to the team and reports when something is unclear or goes wrong
- Comfortable working with people from different countries and cultures
Nice to have
- Cleaning experience at a hotel, hostel or holiday rental
- Housekeeping or bed-making experience
- Everyday Japanese (around JLPT N3)
- An eye for detail and ideas for making things better
- Enjoys teamwork and communication
- Interested in Kyoto life and international exchange
Think you’d be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you.
Apply nowHow to apply
- Send your CVApply with the form below
- Interview (in person or online)In English or Japanese
- Welcome to the teamStart on a date that suits you both
If your application is shortlisted, we’ll contact you by email within about a week to arrange an interview. Details such as where to meet are shared once you’re hired.
Good to know
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Simple English or Japanese is enough to do the job — the most important thing is that you’re willing to communicate. Everyday Japanese (around N3) is a plus, so please tell us your level in the form.
What does the job involve?
Cleaning, bed-making and housekeeping at our share houses and at Expo Hostel & Cottage. There’s no reception work. From time to time we may ask you to help out at events. And on share house event days, if you’d rather join the event than work, just let us know and we’ll adjust your shift.
How many days a week would I work?
Shifts are basically 10:00–13:00. Ideally you’d work 3 or more days a week, but we can adjust to fit your schedule. Let us know your availability in the form.
Can I have another part-time job as well?
Yes. Our shifts end at 1 pm (10:00–13:00), so you can combine this job with another part-time job, studies or language school. Just let us know your availability.
Is transport paid?
No, there’s no transport allowance.
Can I apply before I arrive in Japan?
Yes. If you don’t have your visa yet, choose “Other / not yet obtained” and add the details in the message field. If you don’t have a Japanese phone number yet, just enter “0”.
I’m also looking for a place to live. Can I rent a room at Expo House?
Yes — you’re welcome to enquire about a room like anyone else. Our workplaces are all in Nishijin, just a few minutes’ walk from our share houses. Please note that each private room is for one person only. See our houses
Already living at Expo House?
Many of our current staff joined while they were housemates. If you’re interested, please apply using the form on this page.
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