Help with gardening, restaurant, or artistic painting

Germany

5

My stay at Hiring-sans place has been amazing and I'd love to visit again in the future. Hiring-san is an incredible hard working woman who is super kind and takes effort to make ur stay one you'll never forget. She organizes so many activities so one can really immerse into the japanese culture. The local people I got to know during my stay were all so incredibly kind, it warmed my heart. The work is in the garden and the restaurant, which was always very simple and I enjoyed it. The accommodation is very beautiful, I really enjoyed the garden view. Would recommend and will come again!

9 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I highly recommend this experience. Hiring-san & Susumu-san were the best hosts, always friendly, and patiently helping me practice my Japanese. Hiring-san cares about her volunteers, helping them integrate into Japanese culture and finding cultural classes. The classes allowed me to speak with many locals, and I had an amazing time. The work, split between the restaurant and gardening, was enjoyable and immersive. It was an unforgettable experience, and I'll truly miss everyone I met and their delicious meals

about 1 year ago

United States

5

My stay was unforgettable thanks to the kindness of my hosts. Volunteers get private section with tatami rooms, a kotatsu, a kitchen, & a stunning garden view. The meals were delicious, and I loved working in the garden and restaurant. Hiringsan finds potential traditional experiences , & I did Kendo, Wadaiko, calligraphy, and tea ceremonies. The locals, especially my hosts, made the experience truly special. My only advice is to learn some Japanese to connect better with the locals, though everyone was incredibly kind. I'll cherish this experience forever. Thank you, Hiringsan and Susumusan!

about 1 year ago

Mexico

5

Being in Kamigori has been a very valuable memory of my stay in Japon. I got to try Kendo, Wataiko, Shodo, Ikebana, pottery, learn about the tea ceremony and even being with my first kotatsu. The place is a traditional house with an amazing view. You may not have too much to do around the closest area but for me it was enough to even go to Kobe and Himeji in a short trip. I highly recommend if you want to experience all of the activities I mentioned before, you will never get bored ☺️

about 1 year ago

Israel

5

I been in this place for two weeks and it was amazing. The host hiring did more than ever expected to give as the volunteers as many local experiences as possible. The work is easy. She will ask you to take an order for the restaurant 3 day of the week and help with the garden 2 more days.

about 1 year ago

Norway

5

My time in Kamigori has been phenomenal. I have felt very welcome in this town, both through the work and the activities. For the activities Hiring-san has been extremely generous and put in a lot of time and effort for me to be able to experience the culture: kendo, taiko, calligraphy, saori, tea ceremonies. The work is easy, and although knowing Japanese will make life easier, my extremely limited japanese was more than enough to get by. I am very grateful for the time I got to spend here, and for all the people I got to know. I feel like my time here has truly enriched my life

about 1 year ago

Switzerland

5

This was definitely one of the best and most unique volunteer i did so far. You get a deep dive into traditional cultures. You join classes every week. I even had the opportunity to play a little wadaiko concert with our group in front of some villagers. So you will get quite busy with you're experience there, but you will really get a lot out of this. Hiring-san brought me to all the classes and tried to give me a great experience. During my time i worked 2 days a week in the restaurant. On the other 3 days i had the opportunity to create two murals in the amazing garden of the restaurant.

over 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time at Hiring-San's place! The work was easy, I did weeding twice a week for a few hours and then worked in her restaurant over the weekend. It was such a unique opportunity to meet local people and experience Japanese culture. I got to take Kendo classes and go to a tea ceremony which were super fun. I would definitely recommend staying with Hiring-San, the town she lives in is really nice and the activities she takes you to are great. Thank you! :)

over 1 year ago

France

5

Was awesome ! Thank you Hiring-san !

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I absolutely recommend staying at Hiring-san's place! I had a wonderful time getting to explore a beautiful countryside town and finding its treasures. Kamigori Town is seriously underrated despite all it has to offer. During my stay I helped with weeding for 4hrs: 10am-12 then 2-4pm. Hiring-san is an inspiring individual who has many stories to share. Her husband, Susumu-san, is very funny and energetic. Despite Hiring-san being very busy, she always made time to talk to me. I felt very welcomed and at home. Those who are accepted by her and have this experience are truly lucky individuals.

almost 2 years ago

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