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.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 55 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 48 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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57 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

55 Get in touch with nature
48 Immersing in the local culture
44 Meeting international travelers
29 Meeting locals
23 Practicing English
9 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

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United States

This will always have a special place in my heart. For me, it was a place for slowing down and healing simply just by spending time in the countryside with the people there. Fuga went out of his way to plan fun things for us to do and drive us all there. I learned things about Japanese culture I probably wouldn't have if I didn't have this experience. Be open and flexible to changes and what unexpected adventures you may go on :)

11 days ago

Noriane

France

I totally recommend this experience ! The guest house is a beautiful place surrounded by nature, and Fuga is a super host, who will do everything he can to make sure you enjoy your stay ! Thanks again for everything

12 days ago

Tabea

Germany

I had a truly wonderful time staying at Kuro Mame! Fuga is an incredibly kind, thoughtful and welcoming host who genuinely cares about creating a meaningful experience for everyone. The work was easy and always felt like a team effort. We worked side by side, shared music and laughs. After work Fuga often took us on beautiful excursions and explained much about Japanese culture. He was also very flexible with the days off. If you're looking for a place to slow down, enjoy nature and experience a more authentic side of Japan, this is the perfect place! I can only recommend it wholeheartedly!!

23 days ago

Ivan

Spain

This was my first Worldpackers experience, and damn, it set the bar really high. Fuga was an amazing host, now I understand all the 5star reviews. The working hours were great, and the energy in the house with Fuga and his cleaning playlists made everything super easy. He's super flexible and friendly, and I felt so comfortable that I even extended my stay a bit longer. He made sure we had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful temples and nature around during momiji season, this prefecture is a hidden gem. It was a wonderful experience, and I'll definitely come back on my next trip to Japan🫶

24 days ago

Shae

Australia

I had a really fun time at kuromame! Fuga is a great host and was always taking us to see amazing temples and sights in the area. It's in a really great location and there's many bikes available to use at any time. It's a super cute house located right next to the river and there's a grocery store only a 15min bike ride away. The job itself was easy and I honestly enjoyed it most days. I really fell in love with this region of Japan and I definitely plan to come back some day. Thankyou for having me:)

2 months ago

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