Help us in our farm and hostel with the magnificent views of Mount Fuji :)

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 51 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 9 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 56 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 53 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

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

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

We are engaged in agriculture in the countryside. In addition to farming, we just started a hostel for travelers. So we are looking for someone to help us with the agricultural work and help for hostel. Although it's a rural area in Yamanashi Prefecture without many shops around, it offers a beautiful landscape where you can enjoy a clear view of Mount Fuji.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Japanese
Between 18 and 55 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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Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

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59 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

56 Immersing in the local culture
53 Get in touch with nature
53 Meeting locals
30 Developing environmental awareness
26 Learning about sustainability
17 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

40 3. Good health and well-being
32 11. Sustainable cities and communities
30 8. Decent work and economic growth

Ximena

Mexico

This experience was amazing, I'm very happy I was able to meet such an amazing family, they are all so nice and supportive. Work is fair and it's fun to do, food is tasty and guests room is comfortable.

17 days ago

Emma

Mexico

The farm was my second home for a week. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience. The family is very warm, kind and hardworking, there is something to learn from each and every one of its members. The workload is fair, the hours very generous and the food is delicious. One of the details I'll most remember is being sick during my stay, Katsu-san noticed this and gave me easy work at home for a day. This is just an example of the never ending love that the farm gives its guests. I'm very excited to come back!

20 days ago

Kai

Germany

The family was so nice and welcoming! I loved every second there and felt at home. Their home is cozy and clean and they made sure I'm always comfortable. The tasks were fair and well explained. I was able to practice my Japanese a lot and they were very patient with me. We had a lot of fun evenings together and I loved Miyukis cooking! I'm so grateful for everything!

about 2 months ago

Veronica

Argentina

I stayed for 1 week and had a great experience. Miyuki, Katchan, and Baba were very kind, and as the only volunteer I had a private room with a view of Mt. Fuji. The farm work was 3–4 hours a day, physically engaging but manageable. The food was delicious, and I could use a bike to reach the station on my day off. They also picked me up when I arrived and took me back when I left. Highly recommended!

about 2 months ago

Alvaro

Spain

I have no words to explain how lovely and kind the farm family was with me! Miyuki, Katchan and Baba are the sweetest humans on earth! If you love nature, farming work, japanese food and slow-life rhythm, this is your place! I felt like another family member... and for god sake how tasty is Miyuki's food! (also Katchan and Baba are great chefs! Work is also fair, never did more than 3 hours.. and I practiced a lot of japanese! Please explore around cause there's so much nature. Highly recommended. Thank you again, I will come back <3

3 months ago

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