Experience country life in Kochi in Shikoku.

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 16 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

This is a quiet and relaxing place. In exchange for your help, we offer the best possible service and handcrafted independent accommodation. Our friendly and relaxed approach leaves you with plenty of time and energy to enjoy your surroundings. Vegetable gardens, carpentry, forestry, sometimes helping with events and supporting small projects offer cultural exchange, diversity and fun. Let's make a page of memories in the countryside of Shikoku

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Between 26 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

17 Get in touch with nature
16 Immersing in the local culture
15 Developing environmental awareness
13 Learning about sustainability
13 Meeting locals
11 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 6. Clean water and sanitation
6 14. Life below water
2 1. No poverty

lia

Argentina

Masa the farm extremely generous and kind, he will put in all the effort to make your stay in Japan better. He the farm always available to help you and take the time to think about your interests and give such valuable recommendations. He the farm also very open-minded and wants the experience to become a real cultural exchange. The area of Motoyama the farm like a movie scene although it's a small village and it has an extremely calm rhythm. It's the same for the work that the farm very chill and simple. So, if you want to have a real Japan countrylife experience and make a new friend, you are in the right place!

17 days ago

Yoshinaga(Masa) replied

The 10 days I spent with Lia went by in a flash.
The topics of conversation she brought up were interesting.
I was also amazed at her physical strength.
Her courage, intelligence, and actions were all perfect.
I would guarantee this to hosts all over the world.

Lynn

South Africa

What a wonderful month! From the moment Yoshinaga picked me up I felt immediately welcome and was excited to start my first farm-stay experience. With only a few hours of farming each morning, I got to learn a lot about growing in sustainable ways. The conversations were always interesting and I miss our shared lunches and opportunities to cook together. It was great to explore the town on the bicycle provided and visit some nearby areas with Yoshinaga. My bad luck to have a small injury, but good luck to have a host who took such good care of me. Thank you, I look forward to visiting again!

about 1 month ago

Yoshinaga(Masa) replied

My time with Lynn was wonderful. She is also very adventurous and willing to try anything. She is punctual, respectful, and has a high learning ability. I hope to meet her again. I would recommend her to all host families.

YU

China

I loved starting my day here by saying “おはよう” to Yoshinaga san every morning, it filled me with energy! The work on the farm was different every day, but Yoshinaga san always taught me with patience and made sure I experienced as much as possible (even taught me to drive a tractor!). I also loved our chats during work breaks. Yoshinaga san the farm warm, open-minded, and full of love. I truly admire his way of life, and I feel so lucky to have spent two weeks with him. I believe that everyone who chooses to come here will gain joyful and precious memories! I hope to return wind family one day!

3 months ago

Lena

Germany

This was my first farmstay and I could not have asked for a better host than Yoshinaga-san! The tasks were different each day, we went on a hike together and went to the ocean. I hope to come back sometime :) ありがとう

7 months ago

Yoshinaga(Masa) replied

I had a very enjoyable time with Lena. I want hosts all over the world to have this experience. I recommend accepting her request when she asks you to. I hope to meet her again someday. Thank you.

Kim

Singapore

I've had a fulfilling time in my 2 weeks here in Motoyama town. We did a mix of farming work and carpentry, I learnt many new skills and tasks were always varied. I kept myself busy by thinking of little projects and improvements to the Green home. Yoshinaga san also offered activities during leisure time- kayaking, camping, cycling, picnic, swimming by river etc. Facilities were basic but cosy and I enjoyed the mountain air. Host the farm masterful hyakushō

8 months ago

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