Work in Hakuba, for the long run
Hakuba Land is a brand operated by Gemini株式会社 (Gemini Co., Ltd.) in Hakuba Village. We handle everything from finding land and building (construction by partner contractors) to running the finished villas, and we also operate Maykiss and 500 MILES HAKUBA (a lodging facility licensed under the Inns and Hotels Act, simple lodging business).
Bookings and property management continue through the green season, so full-time roles are year-round. In winter we also hire hourly part-time staff with housing.
Why work here
- Work all year: full-time roles are year-round.
- Broad scope: lodging operations, property management, development and software in one company.
- Housing and meals: shared staff dorm and two meals a day are provided (costs listed in each role).
- Multilingual workplace: Japanese, English and Chinese.
Full-time positions
Common to all full-time roles: employer Gemini株式会社 (direct hire); permanent contract (no fixed term); 6-month probation with the same conditions as after probation; no fixed overtime pay — overtime, late-night and holiday work paid in full at statutory premium rates; health insurance, employees’ pension, employment insurance and workers’ accident insurance; paid annual leave under Article 39 of the Labor Standards Act (10 days after 6 months of continuous service with at least 80% attendance); smoking policy: no smoking anywhere indoors; free staff dorm (separate for men and women, 2–3 people per room) and two meals a day (free). Scope of change of duties: duties set by the company.
1. AI & Software Engineer
- Work: internal systems and AI tools automating bookings, cleaning and property management; multilingual websites; data.
- Requirements: 2+ years of AI development experience. Nice to have: LLM development, Cloudflare/TypeScript, hospitality/real-estate knowledge, Japanese/English/Chinese.
- Pay: monthly salary ¥400,000–¥800,000 (by experience and ability).
- Location: Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano (scope of change: other company sites and managed properties in Hakuba as business requires). Remote work is not offered for now; exceptional candidates may discuss it with us.
- Hours: Shift-based, 8 hours a day (no fixed start time), up to 40 hours a week; breaks as required by the Labor Standards Act; overtime may occur and is paid at the statutory premium rates, within the Article 36 agreement.
- Days off: Shift-based, in line with statutory standards.
- Residence status: for foreign nationals whose duties and background meet the requirements, we prepare the employer-side documents and explain the procedure (the application itself is filed by you or an authorized filing agent; approval is not guaranteed).
2. Lodging Operations Staff / Manager
- Work: running managed villas and lodging facilities: bookings and multilingual guest support, pre/post check-in inspections, cleaning team scheduling and QC, supplies and linen, legal tasks such as accommodation tax, owner reports; snow-clearing arrangements in winter.
- Requirements: hospitality or customer service experience; driver’s licence (international permit OK). Nice to have: English/Chinese, team-lead experience.
- Pay: monthly salary ¥300,000–¥500,000 (staff to manager, by experience).
- Location: company-managed properties in Hakuba (scope of change: other company sites and managed properties in Hakuba as business requires).
- Hours / days off: Shift-based, 8 hours a day (no fixed start time), up to 40 hours a week; breaks as required by the Labor Standards Act; overtime may occur and is paid at the statutory premium rates, within the Article 36 agreement; days off are shift-based, in line with statutory standards.
- Residence status: assessed case by case based on duties and background; approval not guaranteed.
3. Cleaning & Hygiene Lead
- Work: cleaning and hygiene of rooms and common areas, checklist inspections, linen and consumables, training new staff, improving standards.
- Requirements: 2+ years of hotel or rental-villa cleaning experience; driver’s licence. Applicants without experience: negotiable.
- Pay: monthly salary ¥300,000–¥380,000.
- Location / hours / days off: location as above; hours and days off as above.
- Residence status: open to people already allowed to work in Japan (permanent residents, spouses of Japanese nationals, long-term residents, working holiday, etc.).
We do not discriminate by age, gender or nationality (foreign nationals need a residence status that allows work in Japan).
Winter hourly part-time job with staff housing
A fixed-term paid part-time job for people who want to live in Hakuba and work short shifts. This is not unpaid help or volunteering.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Work | room preparation, linen changes, pre-check-in inspections, simple guest guidance (scope of change: support work for lodging operations) |
| Contract | part-time, fixed term, between December 2026 and the end of the ski season, at least about 1 month, set individually. No probation |
| Renewal | may be renewed, decided together with you based on performance; criteria: performance and attitude, workload, business conditions |
| Pay | from ¥1,200/hour (Nagano minimum wage: ¥1,117 from 2 Oct 2026). Time beyond the scheduled shift is paid in full; statutory overtime, late-night and holiday premiums apply |
| Location | company-managed properties in Hakuba (scope of change: other managed properties in Hakuba as business requires) |
| Hours | Shift-based, 8 hours a day (no fixed start time); working days and days off per week are shift-based, in line with statutory standards; breaks as required by the Labor Standards Act; shifts set in advance |
| Insurance | workers’ accident insurance: yes. Employment insurance, health insurance and pension: enrolled as required by law depending on contract length and hours |
| Smoking policy | smoking fully prohibited (at work and in the dorm) |
| Housing & meals | shared staff dorm (free) and two meals a day (free). Free housing and meals generally count as wages in kind, so they are included in income tax and the social insurance base |
| Residence status | you must be allowed to work in Japan (working holiday, Japanese nationals, permanent residents, etc.; students with permission for activities outside status, up to 28h/week). Tourist / temporary visitor status is not eligible (paid activities are not allowed). We check your residence card when you start |
| Requirements | conversational Japanese or English; priority to those available mid-Dec to late Mar |
You will receive a written notice of working conditions when you sign the employment contract.
Dorm rules: shared living, rota for common areas, quiet after 9 pm; no smoking anywhere in the dorm, no pets; tell us early if you feel unwell; never post guest information or property locations on social media.
How to apply
- Send the contact form choosing “Careers” and the position (including “Hourly part-time job with dormitory”) (your data is used for recruitment as described in our privacy policy).
- Document review reply within 3 business days.
- Two interviews (first interview and final interview; Zoom OK).
- Review the notice of working conditions; offer.
- Start and move into the dorm.
FAQ
No experience? Lodging operations and the hourly part-time job are open to beginners; AI and Cleaning Lead require experience. Private rooms? Shared rooms; see each role for costs. Do I need a car? Properties are spread around the village, so driving helps. A company car is available. Can foreign nationals apply? Yes, with a residence status that allows work in Japan. For some full-time roles we support the procedure where requirements are met (approval not guaranteed). Winter only? Full-time roles are year-round; see “Winter hourly part-time job with staff housing”.