Help us on our fruit plantation farm in Japan! :) :)

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Connect with international travelers: 15 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

28h

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

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

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

The Experience

We are looking for volunteers from April to October in 2024. For those who have international driver's permits will be much appreciated. We are going to do the interview from mid of January 2024. Kindly send your request for farm stay as volunteers if you are interested help at our farm.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 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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18 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

15 Meeting international travelers
14 Get in touch with nature
12 Meeting locals
11 Immersing in the local culture
9 Developing environmental awareness
6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 15. Life on land
7 12. Responsible consumption and production
6 4. Quality education
3 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Lucas

Brazil

Kazu is a really great guy! I had a wonderful experience at the farm. Unfortunately, I only stayed for a short time — I wish I could have stayed longer. It was a completely different experience from my usual life, and I totally recommend it. I made lots of friends from all over the world, and the food was amazing. Thank you, Kazusan!

about 1 month ago

Derek Ali

United States

Kasu-san is the most friendliest and charismatic host a volunteer can ask for. He told us history of Yamanashi and all about the plants and tree in the surround fields and farms. Great dorm you live in and plenty of fresh Fruit to go around.

about 2 months ago

iago

Spain

A once in a lifetime experience.

3 months ago

Natalia e Dalton

Brazil

The platform's rules were not respected. We only worked cutting grass, without suitable protective equipment, which led to injuries. We mowed around 10 plots per day that didn't even belong to the host — he profits from volunteer labor. Under extreme heat, with no proper breaks or bathroom access, meals were only provided on working days, so we were forced to work longer hours to have 3 days off, as required by him. Rooms were very hot and air conditioning was denied. When we questioned the conditions, we were told to leave. I do not recommend this experience.

24 days ago

Nikki

United States

The job is physically demanding, which gave me a deeper appreciation for Japanese fruits! During my month-long stay, I spent half my time weed-whacking and the other half working in the vineyard. You get three meals on the four working days, but breakfast and dinner are a bit small, so you'll want extra food. Buses are infrequent, so plan accordingly. Dorm rules are strict, but offer a glimpse into Japanese culture. I'm so grateful for the Japanese part-time workers and international volunteers I met here—they truly made my experience so special! Yamanashi is such a beautiful prefecture <3

about 1 month ago

Kazumasa replied

Hi Nikki,

Thanks for your coming to help us. Hopefully, you learned some of Japanese culture. I am still wondering why you brought so many suitcases. Next time, you can make use of coin locker service in cities before you come over. Otherwise, those suitcases occupy lots of the spaces out of our dorm.

Kazu

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