Dear guest and new staff members,
ようこそ Youkoso and a big welcome to Akari House / Tamanegi House and the wonderful town of Nozawa Onsen. Your host family Akari, Luca, Kyoko, Gab and the Akari House Swiss Bakery Team are welcoming you in the Japanese Alps. You have settled in in one of the snowiest places on earth. On average we do get over 16 meters of snow fall over the winter month December – May.
This traditional and friendly farmer village is also our home since 2010. Before settling down in Nozawa Onsen Kyoko and Gab were both living and working in Switzerland and various parts of the world. Gab was born and raised in the Swiss Alps and has been skiing since the age 2. We are happy that we can pass on our passion for skiing and the mountain lifestyle to our kids.
In 2003 Kyoko and Gab fell in love in Western Australia when they met in Perth. Since then we always loved that corner of the world and have still many connections and friends down under. We feel very lucky to have spent time together in different parts of this world but are happy to have our family home now in Nozawa Onsen. In September 2016 Akari chan our daughter has enlightened our lives and we are grateful to have her with us. Our second party legend is called Luca and you will see and hear him during your stay no doubt.
We do wish you a great stay in Nozawa Onsen.
Your host family
Akari- Luca-Kyoko-Gab and all the Team
Working and living in Nozawa Onsen
Youkoso and a big welcome to the Akari House Swiss Bakery family and the wonderful town of Nozawa Onsen.
Do you want to join our hard working fun Team for a season or longer? Please get in touch.
admin@akarihouse.jp
We are currently looking for winter season staff 2023 and 2024 so please get in touch.
Cafe Staff / Baristas
Are you passionate about coffee, experienced in the café industry, and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service?
If you bring a positive attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine smile, our close-knit team would be delighted to welcome you. We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join us for the upcoming Winter 2026/2027 season, with positions running from December through May.
If you are ready to create memorable experiences for our guests, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us today to apply!
House keeping
Do you take pride in maintaining a clean and tidy environment? Our guests appreciate it just as much as we do. We are currently seeking detail-oriented housekeepers to join our team for the upcoming winter season.
To help you maximize your time with us, this role offers excellent flexibility: on days when housekeeping tasks are lighter, you will have the opportunity to cross-train and pick up extra hours with our vibrant café and bakery team.
Baker / Pizzaiolo
We are continually seeking passionate bakers and skilled pizzaiolos to join us for the winter season. Have you always dreamed of working within a dedicated, close-knit team at an authentic bakery in Japan?
If so, we invite you to connect with us today and share how your expertise and dedication will help us serve our guests the finest artisanal pizza in town.
Allrounder
Are you truly passionate about the hospitality industry and eager to be part of a dynamic, supportive team? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are currently seeking motivated all-rounders to join both our Café and Lodging departments for the upcoming season. We value versatility and a strong team spirit above all else: whether your strengths lie in housekeeping, crafting the perfect espresso as a barista, welcoming guests as café staff, keeping our property safe as a snow shoveler, or taking on a mix of everything—if you are ready to pitch in, learn new skills, and actively contribute to a thriving business, we want you on board!
“More than just a seasonal job—it’s a family. Bring your smile, your energy, and your love for hospitality, and let’s make this Akari House season the best one yet!”
Contact us through our socials below or email your CV and details to admin@akarihouse.jp