Island Retreat: Help at a Hidden Guesthouse with Sea Views

Israele

5

So grateful for this opportunity! Highly, highly recommended! Volunteering with Masashi on Omishima was an amazing experience. His warm, positive energy fills the guesthouse and creates a real home-like atmosphere. The island is magical — sea, mountains, forests, beautiful bridges (you can explore everything by bike). The work is light (around 3 hours) and the team spirit with other volunteers is wonderful. I highly recommend staying for more than two weeks — the place is addictive in the best way. I wish I could have stayed longer! Would love to come back again someday.

6 giorni fa

Paesi Bassi

5

Had a great time on Omishima! The island is beautiful and you can easily explore it and nearby islands by bike. Mashi was such a kind and welcoming host. We had a few delicious dinners & game nights together with him, the other volunteers and some of his friends. Such great memories! The work was very doable as well, so I highly recommend this place!

11 giorni fa

Argentina

5

No me alcanzan las palabras para describir mi experiencia en Miyaura Goten! Realmente me sentí como en casa, en familia y muy a gusto! La isla es hermosa, la casa y la gente también! Masashi es un gran anfitrión, el más buena onda de todo Japón! Súper generoso, divertido y atento, siempre con una sonrisa y además, cocina riquísimo! El trabajo es liviano y te deja tiempo libre para disfrutar del encantador paisaje y de la tranquilidad del lugar. Me llevo un hermoso recuerdo de mi viaje por Japón, pasé unos días inolvidables! Muchas gracias, arigatouni! 💘

13 giorni fa

Polonia

5

My three months spent at Miyaura were perfect! Masashi is super friendly and funny, the work was light and easy, and Ōmishima's views are really breathtaking. Masashi makes this experience a true home away from home, I will really miss him and his energy 😄 I fell in love with this place, and will definitely come back whenever I can 🥰

16 giorni fa

Slovakia

5

Mashi was super nice and the work was really easy. We had a lot of fun together, playing Phase 10 (no SkipTomas please!), going for morning runs, sento, having dinners together, and enjoying his amazing cooking. Mashi is an incredible person with a very positive personality. Thanks to him, I got to meet many locals and his friends. The place is beautiful with a relaxing and quiet atmosphere, and there's a lot to do around the area, like exploring different islands by bicycle or taking a ferry. Thank you as always! Definitely want to come back. I Suki Suki Daisuki this place! ありがとうに!!!

21 giorni fa

Cile

5

Mashi is a very kind manager, always willing to listen to our suggestions and requests. I also got to try the excellent food he prepares. The work is very easy to do; sometimes we waited longer for the laundry, but Mashi solved that by buying a new dryer. The place is very comfortable and clean, the island is beautiful, and there are several places to visit by bike. Thanks to Mashi and Werokina, I made a wonderful friends. But I met other volunteers who did less than the minimum, weren't cooperative, and tried to take advantage. Anyway, I'd love to go back to that beautiful place ♡,

circa 2 mesi fa

Portugal

5

I had a wonderful time at the guesthouse. Mashi is super friendly, easygoing and relaxed. The guesthouse is gorgeous, perfectly combining japanese traditional houses with modernity. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen and toilet clean — but the best part for me was the garden and being surrounded by nature. It's the perfect place if you're looking for quiet, nature and introspection, and enjoy cycling. The work is easy however most times we worked a bit more because the laundry took so long (but now with the second dryer I'm sure that's going to change). Thank you so much for everything!

circa 2 mesi fa

Francia

5

I LOVED my experience here! Masashi is a truly appreciated person, both by the volunteers and the guests — and for good reason!! He's incredibly understanding and will do EVERYTHING to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible during your stay at his place. We had more than enough free time to enjoy the beautiful island of Omishima. I met amazing people here, both volunteers and guests — I'm really going to miss this place, and I'll definitely come back without hesitation 😊 It felt like a second family for me Thank you for everything — this isn't goodbye, it's see you later!! 🩷

2 mesi fa

MASASHI ha risposto

Thank you so much, Alix 💖
Your words mean a lot to me. I’m really happy that you enjoyed your time here and that Omishima and Miyaura Goten became a “second family” for you.
You brought so much good energy and laughter to this place — we all miss you already!
I hope our paths cross again soon.
See you later, not goodbye 🌸

Stati Uniti

5

Masashi is SUPER nice and welcoming. He's always open to questions about the work, the island, pretty much anything. The work is easy and straightforward. And the guesthouse is always a good mix of calm and lively! I plan to come back again!

3 mesi fa

MASASHI ha risposto

Thank you so much, Carolina! 🌸 It was such a joy having you here, and your positive energy really made a difference at the guesthouse. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the island and at Miyaura Goten. You’re always welcome back anytime – we would love to see your smile again! 🌈✨

Stati Uniti

5

Amazing experience! Masashi is so much fun to be around and a great host. Wish I could spend more time there, I definitely recommend!

3 mesi fa

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