Help around our garden and experience Japanese family house

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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

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: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

Hello! Looking for someone who can help us with our daily routine, such as cleaning of rooms/houses, gardening and having fun with our family. Our house is located countryside, in western part of Shizuoka Japan. We have three kids, so expected to play and enjoy times with them! Gardening work will vary according to the season. Our English level is not perfect.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Over 19 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
13 Get in touch with nature
6 Learning about sustainability
5 Developing environmental awareness
2 Creating true social impact

Ethan

United Kingdom

A memorable and cherished experience staying with an amazing and lovely family in the Japanese countryside. They were very kind, helpful and respectful. The task were plentiful and rewarding. The children were full of energy and very inquisitive. Thank you Yoko-san and Ohara-san we appreciate you letting us stay with you.

3 months ago

Lucy

United Kingdom

We are very grateful for our week here! The family were welcoming and ensured we never went without anything, and provided home-cooked meals that allowed us to try lots of new things, whilst also taking into account what we liked! We had a great time with the children, and enjoyed bonding over Pokemon. The tasks were varied, such as collecting chestnuts, planting vegetables and weeding; we worked hard, but it was rewarding! We even got to enjoy an outing with the family on the weekend, which was fun! We definitely recommend for a truly authentic experience. ありがとうございます!!

3 months ago

Olivér

Hungary

I spent two weeks with Yoko san and her family in Fukuroi. I was looking for a short getaway to nature, and got what exactly what I wanted. The work depends on the season, but the tasks are very clear and you can take your own time completing them. The kids are full of energy and fun to play with, and I especially enjoyed the delicious home cooked meals by Oharu san and Yoko san. I can recommend this experience for those who are looking to experience what it's like to live in rural Japan. ありがとうございます！！

6 months ago

Brittany

United States

I've just spent a lovely week with this wonderful family. I was given a list of tasks that needed to be done for the week and then was able to execute them at my own pace which I really liked. Some tasks were collecting bamboo shoots, stacking firewood, weeding in the garden etc. All were fun and rewarding. The house is in a beautiful area of the country with tea and rice fields all over, a great location for nice walks. The home cooked japanese food I received everyday was delicious! The family was welcoming and the kids were hilarious. Btw I hope Gin-chan enjoyed her ice cream bday cake!!

8 months ago

Safiya Elizabeth

United Kingdom

I had a wonderful stay with this kind and welcoming family in a peaceful, rural part of Japan. The forest surroundings were beautiful, the food was amazing every day, and the work — especially bamboo shooting and gardening — was both rewarding and therapeutic. I never felt pressured, and I truly enjoyed learning about their culture while sharing mine. I also got fitter from the tasks, which I appreciated. I'd love to return and highly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys nature, quiet, and meaningful work.

8 months ago

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