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Switzerland

5

I really enjoyed my stay in Kamakura! The work is very easy and enjoyable. And Kuni's food is amazing! The house where you stay is very cozy with beautiful views of the ocean. It's a little far from work and the town center, but the walk is enjoyable, and you can also easily take the train. Kamakura is a beautiful town that's amazingly located, with a beautiful beach and views of Mt. Fuji, but you can also easily access Tokyo for day trips if you want. Would highly recommend!

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

I really enjoyed staying here I met so many amazing new friends. during the day we had a lot of free time which was nice to explore the town and go to the beach. sometimes communication was an issue but otherwise would highly recommend this experience :)

over 1 year ago

Singapore

5

Awesome place to volunteer and meet new people! Feels like home here 😁. Will come back again when I have a chance ❤️❤️❤️

over 1 year ago

Egypt

5

This was my first volunteering experience and my first time visiting Japan, and all I can say is that it was much better than I expected it to be. The food Kuni-san made for us was so delicious, and the work was easy. My volunteering colleagues were also so fun; I enjoyed my time with them. Kamakura feels like home.

over 1 year ago

Mexico

5

Thank you very much for accepting me and receiving me in this great experience. Kamakura is home to me. Kuni San's food is delicious! One day he really surprised me by adding Mole to a dish and playing Latin music every afternoon! That made me feel good when I remembered my beloved Mexico. At work I met many people, made great friends and learned many things. The accommodation is very comfortable, it has all the services and the train station is very close. I highly recommend volunteering here.

over 1 year ago

Germany

5

I felt very welcome in Kamakura and had a great time with the volunteers, staff, locals and the host. The working atmosphere is also relaxed: the working hours are as stated, and there is enough time to explore Kamakura and the surrounding cities. The accommodation for the volunteers is about 20 minutes (on foot) from the café, where Kuni prepared wonderful meals for us twice a day (11 am & 6 pm). He asks about intolerances or other diets and prepares separate meals. We were also able to take part in a wonderful local music event. Thank you, Kuni-san and Ai-san – you are great.

over 1 year ago

Philippines

5

My kamakura experience wa superb. the hosts were kind and accommodating. there were three hostels and volunteers will be assigned in any of the hostel to do the night shift reception. the tasks were easy which give you ample time to explore the place as well as Tokyo ( 1hr by train) and Yokohama (20min by train). Kuni san and Ai san always prepare delicious meal for the volunteers.I really appreciate this. will definitely recommend and come back in the future! :))

over 1 year ago

China

5

It's really a wonderful volunteer opportunity. I would highly recommend this hostel to anyone who wants to have a try. You won't regret it. The volunteers were so friendly. The staff were really nice to me. Kuni at Wander Kitchen provided us with delicious food. Everything is fun there. I only stayed there for two weeks because of my visa, definitely will apply for it next I visited Japan.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

Kamakura is spectacular. wish i could have stayed longer! Kuni is very kind and respectful. he responds promptly to any concerns you may have + adjusted the meals to my allergies. he even changed a day i was meant to work so that i could go do other things before leaving. :) one thing i didn't love was the room i stayed in above the cafe (not hase house). it was quaint but i had issues with dust and there was no proper shower/laundry. had to shower/laundry at the hostels when working which was not bad, but inconvenient. the work was easy and gave plenty of time to explore japan & have fun.

over 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

Staying with Kuni was a wonderful experience and everyone you get to meet in Kamakura is lovely, both the volunteers and the day staff at hostels. You normally work two or three days a week from 7pm to 11 pm, then sleep at the hostel and work again in the morning from 8 am to 10am. We lived in a guesthouse a 20 minute walk away from where you eat and work and it's great just a little dusty and has no kitchen. Kuni is a great host and I can't wait to come back to Kamakura :).

over 1 year ago

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