Revitalize the town and make it more interesting.
We are looking for friends to plan and operate together.
A guest house that aims to be a place that people in the city can be proud of
Wakayama City, the prefectural capital of Wakayama Prefecture. GuesthouseRICO is located in the central area, the Daishin area between Nankai Wakayamashi Station and JR Wakayama Station.The Daishin area prospered as a wholesale district before and after the war, and after the high economic growth period, there was a time when gangsters set up offices, but in recent years the area has been attracting attention as the number of wonderful shops has increased. In fact, it is GuesthouseRICO (hereafter RICO) that is setting it up. While operating the guest house for 7 years, there was a town development starting from the inn.
We interviewed Mr. Takashi Miyahara of Wakayama Yamori House Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Wakayama Yamori House), which operates RICO, and his partner, Mari Miyahara, about community development starting from inns.
Mr. Takashi Miyahara, a first-class architect and owner of RICO, and Mr. Mari, who has built up a career as a commercial facility planner.
RICO opened in December 2015. The impetus was that Mr. Takashi participated in the “Renovation School @ Wakayama”, which aims to utilize existing idle real estate, create businesses, and improve the value of the area.
“I was born in Wakayama City and worked at design offices in Osaka and Kobe for seven years. I participated in this school because I thought there would be an increase in demand for renovations that make use of old buildings.”
At the Renovation School, we considered how to utilize the apartment that RICO would be moving into. It seems that he decided to open a guest house for various reasons, such as the fact that there is a tourism department and there were students studying tourism and town planning.
“Renovation is about creating new value while preserving the history of a building. We make RICO while doing DIY where we can.”
The interior of the store is made using old materials, each of which has its own flavor over time.
DIY with the help of friends and guests from overseas.
“I think many people in Wakayama have a habit of saying, 'Wakayama is nothing. We aimed to 'create a place that the locals can be proud of,'" says Mari.
Not just a guest house. Accidental encounters born from complex facilities
There are people who use the cafe, people who work, students who are studying, and people who are staying in the store.
RICO's signboard menu is Basque cheesecake. Excellent!
On the first floor of the building, there is a guesthouse front desk, a co-working space and cafe & bar, and a shared kitchen that travelers and residents of the share house can use 24 hours a day. The second floor is a shared house where local university students and Mr. Miyahara live. The third floor is the original apartment. The 4th and 5th floors are guest rooms.
The guest rooms of the guest house retain the fittings, walls, and other parts that create a retro atmosphere over time, while renovating the parts that require cleanliness, such as the bathroom and floors. There is a good balance between old and new, and every room is a comfortable space. Some rooms are equipped with home appliances and a kitchen for medium- to long-term stays.
A view of the guest room on the 5th floor. The texture of the aged concrete matches the contrast of the warm wood.
Some people stay for a week to several months in rooms with furniture and home appliances.
“The concept of RICO is ‘Find your Seeds.’ We want it to be a place where everyone can notice the ‘seeds’ they carry within themselves. while encountering new things, I want you to notice the seeds of abundance you have. And plant the seeds of your abundance somewhere else. I have such a wish. ”
Two people standing in the kitchen.
Community development starting from the guest house
The Daishin area, where RICO is located, has been the center of commerce since the Edo period. Even after the war, the area was bustling as a wholesale district. However, when the wholesale business declined, gangsters began to set up offices and security deteriorated. People in their 30s and 40s today used to be told by adults that they shouldn't go there because it's dangerous. However, the townspeople kicked out the gangsters, and then RICO opened.
“The Daishin area is one of the areas in Wakayama City where the aging of the population has progressed.However, the old men and women who live there are business people who are cheerful and very friendly. They tell us stories about the old days of the area, and they sometimes bring lost foreign guests to RICO even though they don't understand the language."
Seven years have passed since the guesthouse opened, and we are steadily carrying out town development starting from the guesthouse, just as Mr. Miyahara and others had envisioned from the beginning.
In 2018, we opened a share house "Kiboso" in a place just a minute's walk away. Since then, we have been engaged in area management, such as matching vacant properties with businesses, mainly within a radius of about 200 meters. In 2018, the restaurant “Madowa” was renovated from a former sugar wholesaler. In 2021, coffee and flower “balder coffee/bois de gui” was renovated from a former business office and residence. ”, and “Mikicho Hakko Building”, which was renovated from a former office and residence.
A newly opened shop. The number of people walking in the town is increasing, and the bustle is being born.
“I always check for vacant properties in the area. If I don’t know the owner of a property, I ask my neighbors and try to get as much information as possible. When real estate is likely to move in the area, they are starting to contact us.
When an old building is demolished, people quickly forget what happened there. But it is precisely because the buildings remain that we know that it was a wholesale district. In the future, I hope that people who feel the value of passing on history and stories will use vacant properties in Daishin to open shops, etc.,” says Takashi.
Enrich your life and create everyday scenery
In 2018, in parallel with the attraction of these shops, the market event “Daishin Picnic” was held at the nearby Daishin Park, and the event “Daishin Stroll – Behavioral Tea Tour 2 Days” where visitors can enjoy walking around the area. is held.
“Daishin Picnic is an event that started with the idea that it would be nice if more locals could have picnics on a daily basis at Daishin Park, where the rows of cherry blossom trees are very beautiful. As a resident, we invite shops that say, 'I wish we could have a place in this town in the future.'
“In addition, 'Daishin Sanpo' is an event where you can experience 'walking and enjoying the town' in Wakayama, a car society. In addition to recently opened shops, wholesalers who have been in business for a long time also participated in the event.Visitors were able to have a chat while being served tea by the participating shops. I was able to enjoy the Daishin area by visiting places where wholesalers usually don't go, and experiencing things. doing."
The Daishin Picnic is visited by people of all ages, from children to the elderly.
In the city center, there are many cases where major general contractors build large commercial buildings in front of train stations to create bustle. However, here in Wakayama, there is a steady process of town development by people with aspirations, while communicating heart-to-heart with the local people.
Mr. Miyahara's steady efforts have been highly evaluated by the government, and last year he held an event to revitalize the area in Wakaura, a coastal area. In the future, in addition to the Daishin area, we plan to make full-scale efforts to revitalize Wakanoura.
We are looking for friends to liven up Wakayama together!
“Right now, the cleaning and check-in work of the guest house is shared between the two of us and the staff of Furiaco. The two of us are the main members of planning and producing related to town development and real estate, and we also include outside people for each project. We work together as we go along.”
The two of them stand in the kitchen during normal cleaning and office work, serving guests, and cafe & bar time. I work on planning and producing work in between various tasks of the day.Mari, who is in charge of software such as planning and is good at making 0 to 1, and Takashi, who is in charge of hardware such as design and is good at expanding and organizing from 1 to 10, are an exquisite combination. Together with these two people, we are looking for friends who can start Wakayama Yamori House and liven up Wakayama.
If you are interested in urban development that starts with renovation, or you sympathize with the work of Wakayama Gecko House, why not give shape to your ideas while working at Wakayama Gecko House, and use your passion to gradually change the scenery of the city? ?
We look forward to receiving your application.
(Interviewer/Writer / Aya Hemendinger)
【ワカヤマヤモリ舎について】
VISION
まちを元気に、もっとおもしろく
和歌山は温暖な気候で人もどこか温かい。そんな愛する和歌山の、まちなかに埋もれる資源に新たな価値を見出し、欠点だと思われてることをプラスにとらえ、まちを再編集する。様々なプロジェクトを通じて、自分達も含めて、住んでいる人たちがより「幸せだなぁ」と思えるまちになったらいいなと考えています。
MISSION
ゆるやかなつながりを、ひとりでも多く
まちに暮らす人や働く人がゆるやかにつながり、人の温もりを感じ、心が通いあい、助け合える関係の中で、平和で充足感のある暮らしを営める世界を実現したい。親しみやすさを持ち、できることからコミュニティビルデングすることで、ゆるやかにつながれる人をひとりでも多く増やし続けます。
VALUE
育てよう
私たちチームメンバーはみな平等であり、喜び、苦しみ、幸せを共にしながら、協力してまちを育む共同体です。
対話しよう
私たちの日々の姿勢や小さな取り組み、他者とのコミュニケーション一つ一つの積み重ねが、出会いや共感を生み、ゆるやかにつながる充足感のある世界を築いています。
観察しよう
日々の暮らしを営みながら、環境をよく観察し、埋もれる資源を見出す目を養い続けよう。
今あるものを大切にしよう
ものづくりの精神をもち、自分達で自ら作り出すこと、今あるものを大切にすることを楽しもう。
[Occupations to recruit]
Company name
Wakayama Gecko Building Co., Ltd.
Recruitment type
(Employment status)
1. Urban development project planning and operation staff (full-time employees)
2. Guest house management staff (free accommodation)
3. Cafe & bar kitchen assistant staff (part-time job)
4. Cleaning staff (part-time)
job description
1. Urban development project planning and operation staff
We are looking for people who will work together with us to plan, operate, launch, produce, and design projects related to community development.Since we are seamlessly performing everything from guest house management to community development, we have a wide range of work. We believe that skills related to project management are also important, but we are looking for someone with a flexible mind.
/ Those who are interested in community development, area renovation, local, real estate utilization, etc.
/ Preference will be given to illustrators, those who can use Photoshop, those who have photography skills, those who are good at managing SNS, and those who are qualified as real estate brokers.
/ Annual salary from 3 million yen (There is a training period, and will be decided after consultation according to ability and skill)
/ Multiple jobs allowed. Please consult us about how to proceed with your business.
2. Guest house management staff
You will be responsible for guesthouse operation operations such as guesthouse check-in, reservation management, cleaning, and futon replacement, depending on your wishes and abilities. We also ask for DIY equipment maintenance if necessary.
＜What is free accommodation?＞
While staying in a guest house dormitory room for free, you will perform the above work.In exchange for not incurring accommodation costsPlease note that you will not receive wages before applying..We are looking for someone who will stay and work for 2 months.
/ Those who like traveling and guest houses, those who want to make friends with guests from all over the world, those who can work remotely, etc.
/ Not recommended for those whose main purpose is to be able to stay for free, or those who are not good at self-management.
/ Generally 2 days off per week, 20 hours per week (shift system)
3. Cafe & Bar Kitchen Assistant Staff
I work at a cafe and bar attached to a guest house. We welcome those who like interacting with people, those who want to think of new menus, and those who are motivated.
/Working hours 18:00~24:00
/ salaryHourly wage 890 yen ~
4. cleaning staff
The major premise of a good guest house is that it is well-cleaned. Cleaning is the core of guesthouse infrastructure.We are looking for people who like to clean, who like cleanliness, and who can work with a sense of responsibility.
/ Working hoursAbout 2.5 hours from 11:00 to 15:00.
/ salary3,500 yen per cleaning. Depending on the number of guests, the amount of work varies depending on the day, but if the amount of work is small, cleaning and maintenance of facilities, etc. in addition to normal cleaningPlease also
■ゲストハウススタッフ
ゲストハウス・カフェ&バー・コワーキングスペース・シェアオフィスを兼ねた、複合的な施設を一緒に運営してくれるスタッフを募集します。
国内外からのゲストさんや地元のコワーキングユーザー、移住希望の方など、RICOを訪れるいろいろな方とお話しでき、刺激をたくさんもらえるお仕事です。和歌山に初めて来られる方も多いので、楽しいスポットや美味しいお店などをオススメするのも大事なお仕事。地元の人と国内外のゲストさんとを繋いだり、人と交流するのが好きな方、和歌山のことをもっと知りたいと思える方を歓迎します◎
海外のゲストさんもいますが、英語力が堪能である必要はありません。ジェスチャーを使ってでも海外のお客様とコミュニケーションを取ろう、英語を勉強してもっと話せるようになろうとする積極的な気持ちが大切です◎
【こんな方を歓迎しています！】
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人との交流が好きな方
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きれい好き、掃除が好きな方
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日本や海外から来るゲストさんとお話ししたい方
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和歌山のことを知りたい、人に共有したい方
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いつか和歌山でゲストハウスを始めたい方
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一緒にRICOを誇れるゲストハウスにしてくれる方
A：契約社員
RICOも、運営する株式会社ワカヤマヤモリ舎も少数のチームだからこそ、それぞれが担う業務は多岐に渡ります。その分これまでの経験を様々な場面できっと生かしてもらえるし、これまで経験したことのなかったことへの新たなチャレンジもできるのではないかと思います。
RICOも和歌山のまちも、もっとよりよくしていくために、まだまだこれから新しいことにもたくさんチャレンジしていきます。普段の業務の合間を縫って、色々なプロジェクトを進めています。ひとりひとりの特性に合わせて一緒にお仕事をお願いできればと思っています。
【詳細条件】
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勤務日数｜週4日または5日、1日8時間勤務
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勤務時間｜13:00〜00:00のうち8時間（下記、A-①のスタッフ）
9:00〜18:00のうち8時間（下記、A-②のスタッフ） -
給与 ｜16万〜22万（経験、能力に応じて試用期間終了後に決定します）
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契約期間｜2年契約（話し合いの上、更新あり）
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試用期間｜1ヶ月（アルバイト契約となります。時給950円〜）
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その他 ｜社会保険・雇用保険あり、有給休暇あり
A-① 契約社員：レセプション・キッチン・ホールスタッフ
主にゲストハウスと併設のカフェ＆バーダイニングでのお仕事です。ゲストさんと接する機会の多いお仕事。飲食経験のある方、和歌山の食材を使った新しいメニューを考えたい方も大歓迎です◎
※現在キッチン経験のある方、大歓迎！
【業務内容】
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ゲストハウスのチェックイン対応
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ゲストさんとのコミュニケーション、観光案内
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メール・電話対応、SNS対応
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ドリンク作り、調理、仕込みなど
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コワーキングスペースのレセプション業務
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イベント企画・運営
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その他カフェ&バー・ゲストハウス運営に関わる業務
※試用期間中はゲストハウスのことを理解していただくために、清掃業務にも取り組んでいただきます。
【1日の流れ（例）】
13:00 出勤、ゲストさんからのメールチェック
コワーキング対応、メンテナンス業務
15:00 買い出し
16:00 チェックイン対応、和歌山のおすすめをご紹介
17:00 休憩（1時間）
18:00 カフェオープン、フードやドリンク対応
22:00 クローズ、片付け後に退勤
A-② 契約社員：清掃・レセプションスタッフ
一見裏方に見える清掃ですが、ゲストハウスとして一番大事なお仕事。ゲストさんから「快適に過ごせたよ。また泊まりに来るよ」と言っていただけるときがとても嬉しい瞬間です。掃除好き、きれい好きな方、責任感を持って業務に取り組んでいただける方を募集します。
【業務内容】
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水回り清掃、ベッドメイキング、設備メンテナンスなど
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ゲストハウスのチェックイン・チェックアウト対応
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コワーキングスペースのレセプション業務
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メール・電話対応、SNS対応
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イベント企画・運営
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その他、ゲストハウス運営に関わる業務
【1日の流れ（例）】
09:00 出勤、ゲストさんからのメールチェック
10:00 チェックアウト対応
10:30 清掃開始
13:00 休憩（1時間）
14:00 コワーキング対応、メールチェック、メンテナンス業務
16:00 チェックイン対応、和歌山のおすすめをご紹介
18:00 退勤
B：アルバイト
B-① アルバイト：レセプション・キッチン・ホールスタッフ
主にゲストハウスと併設のカフェ＆バーダイニングでのお仕事です。ゲストさんと接する機会の多いお仕事。飲食経験のある方、和歌山の食材を使った新しいメニューを考えたい方も大歓迎です◎
※現在キッチン経験のある方、大歓迎！
【業務内容】
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ゲストハウスのチェックイン対応
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ゲストさんとのコミュニケーション、観光案内
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メール・電話対応、SNS対応
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ドリンク作り、調理、仕込みなど
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コワーキングスペースのレセプション業務
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イベント企画・運営
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その他カフェ&バー・ゲストハウス運営に関わる業務
※試用期間中はゲストハウスのことを理解していただくために、清掃業務にも取り組んでいただきます。
【詳細条件】
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勤務日数｜週2日〜
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勤務時間｜18:00〜24:00（1日4h以上、シフト制）
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給与 ｜時給930円〜（深夜22時以降 時給1,163円）
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契約期間｜6ヶ月〜
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試用期間｜80時間〜
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その他 ｜長期希望の方歓迎！
B-② アルバイト：清掃スタッフ
一見裏方に見える清掃ですが、ゲストハウスとして一番大事なお仕事。ゲストさんから「快適に過ごせたよ。また泊まりに来るよ」と言っていただけるときがとても嬉しい瞬間です。掃除好き、きれい好きな方、責任感を持って業務に取り組んでいただける方を募集します。ゲストさんと直接お話しする機会はあまりありませんが、ゲストさんの喜ぶ顔を想像しながら丁寧な作業をお願いします◎
【業務内容】
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水回り清掃、ベッドメイキング、設備メンテナンスなど
【1日の流れ（例）】
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勤務日数｜週2日〜
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勤務時間｜10:30〜14:00ごろ（シフト制）
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給与 ｜1回の清掃につき3,500円〜（試用期間3,000円）
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契約期間｜6ヶ月〜
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試用期間｜40時間〜
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その他 ｜勤務地は「GuesthouseRICO」と「Charlie's Bed」の2拠点となります。
C：フリーアコモデーション
ゲストハウスのチェックイン・予約管理・清掃・布団入れ替えなどのゲストハウス運営オペレーション業務を本人の希望と能力によって担っていただきます。必要に応じて DIY による設備メンテナンスもお願いします。
＜フリーアコモデーションとは＞
ゲストハウスのドミトリールームに無料で滞在しながら、上記の業務を行っていただきます。宿泊費が発生しないかわりに賃金が発生しないことをご留意の上ご応募ください。2ヶ月間〜滞在して仕事をしてくれる方を募集します。
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旅・ゲストハウスが好きな方や世界中から集まるゲストさんと友達になりたい方
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リモートでのお仕事ができる方
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無料で滞在できることを主目的にされる方、自己管理が苦手な方はおすすめしません。
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概ね週休2日、週30時間勤務（シフト制）
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お米支給あり