Help our guesthouse at a rich nature countryside / simple life

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with nature: 44 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 37 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

16h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

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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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

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: 5 weeks

The Experience

Daily program will be house keeping, bed making, some chores and decor/DIY If you have skills, please bring it to the table! A room and kitchen for volunteers, and bikes at your disposal I do activities time to time ; local tours, BBQ and hikes Offers numerous temples, castle ruins, hikes and cozy house by river Suitable for long travelers, tired of city, traffic, big crowd small team 2 - 5 volunteers

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Requirements

Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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45 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

44 Get in touch with nature
37 Immersing in the local culture
32 Meeting international travelers
22 Meeting locals
17 Practicing English
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

18 3. Good health and well-being
15 8. Decent work and economic growth
7 7. Affordable and clean energy

Clemence

France

This was my best volunteering experience so far. Fuga is super caring and always makes sure that the volunteers are comfortable and at ease. The workload is totally manageable (making beds, cleaning and DIY) and there is plenty of time to explore the surrounding nature and shrines. Fuga organises little outings and sometimes barbecues for the volunteers. He also has great taste in music and is pretty funny. I recommend this experience 2000% Fuga thank you so much for having me and for all the acts of kindness and the laughs, you truly make Kuromame a special place.

7 days ago

Melanie

Austria

If you are into nature and like exploring the countryside (especially by bike!) this place is perfect for you! The work is nice if you don't mind chores, especially with music!! Working hours were never exceeded and there is plenty of free time for you to explore. Fuga always tried to give us a few days in row off so that we can visit a close by city like kyoto or osaka. I would definitely recommend this place for nature lovers!

19 days ago

Theresa

Austria

I had a wonderful time at the guesthouse. The working hours are short and fun. Especially with Fugas music. It is perfect if you want to explore nature and prioritize free time. I can definitely recommend staying there.

19 days ago

Naomy

France

Fuga was an incredible host, he was really nice and helpful throughout the whole of the volunteering. He respected the agreed working hours and tasks along with the off days announced. He also made us visit the surrounding area and the city! I highly recommend the experience to anyone!

20 days ago

lia

Argentina

You should go to Kuro Mame if you are interested in getting immersed in Japanese countryside daily life and Japanese culture. Fuga is such an amazing human being; he is so sensitive, empathetic, and generous, and he will put so much effort and energy into creating an unforgettable experience in your life. I will always be grateful for having this experience that was invaluable for me. Fuga was also a volunteer, so he deeply knows what our expectations are, and you will get the perfect deal between an easy job, the best company for your stay at Kuro Mame and the best guide to explore Tamba.

about 1 month ago

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