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6h
- 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.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 7
Per day
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Description
To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, we kindly ask for a fee of 1,000JPY per day. This contribution helps cover essential costs and supports the sustainability of our farmstay experience.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-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.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Aug
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- Stay at least
- 1 day
The Experience
We, located in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, are engaged in a project to build a sustainable future in this rich and beautiful natural area. In the project, you will support sustainable management of farmland, landscaping, renovation of old traditional houses, and hosting Japanese guests at our farm stay facility, all done in a sustainable manner.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English or Fluent Japanese
- 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
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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 16 Immersing in the local culture
- 12 Meeting locals
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 8 Developing environmental awareness
- 7 Learning about sustainability
- 4 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 13 15. Life on land
- 8 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 5 3. Good health and well-being
Justin
Germany
I had a short but very comfortable stay. It was very relaxed with a lot of free time, as there wasn't much to help with. The area is very nice and calm so it's nice to ride around on the bike. Satoshi is a great host, very kind and always makes sure you are comfortable.
12 days ago
Johanna
Germany
This experience was truly amazing, we had the greatest time staying at the Peachhouse, working with Satoshi and Ayako. The work was really interesting and always well explained, while we also enjoyed taking together a lot, learning a lot about Japan and it's people and lifestyle. We would really recommend doing this experience, it is in a lovely calm area where there is still a lot to explore and great hosts that always made sure we had everything we need. Definitely would recommend it!
about 1 month ago
Georgie
United Kingdom
Satoshi and Ayoko are perfect hosts - they are kind, welcoming and incredibly accommodating to your needs. The accommodation is great and each day it was clear about tasks and timings. The work is fair and we worked as a team to complete tasks. They also catered the experience to my specific interests which was super useful. Arigato gozaimasu Satoshi san and Ayoko san :)
about 1 month ago
Satoshi replied
Thank you so much for your warm message! We truly enjoyed having you with us. Your help with preparing the plaster materials, installing the window coverings and the new ceiling was incredibly helpful. Your architectural perspective made a huge difference and we feel lucky to have you as part of the team.
We’re also happy you enjoyed exploring the local area. You’re always welcome here! Arigato gozaimashita!
Carissa
United States
What an incredible experience in the Minami Alps! Satoshi-san is so kind, flexible, and accommodating. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji from the Peach House before/after a day's work! Truly such a beautiful area with such a kind community. During my stay, I helped prepare materials for the upcoming peach and plum harvest and I also harvested wheat from the Rice House farm. I was able to get hands on experience on the farm practice my Japanese skills with Satoshi and his family. I would ABSOLUTELY stay again if I have the opportunity.
2 months ago
Satoshi replied
Carissa, thank you so much for staying with us!
We really appreciated your help in preparing the boxes for the peach shipment. Thanks to your support, we are able to begin the harvest smoothly now. And thank you for your careful and dedicated work for harvesting the wheat and threshing.
Wishing you all the best for the rest of your stay in Japan. I hope we’ll have the chance to meet again someday!
Kendall
United States
I really liked this WorldPackers experience! Just to clarify what the experience is about, you'll stay at a house in Minami-Alps known as “Peach House. On the days that you have to work, Mon - Fri from 10 am - about 3 pm unless it's raining, Satoshi will pick you up from Peach House then drive you to a neighboring town where you'll work at “the farm” - an Airbnb type of house that has a small farm behind it. Satoshi's goal is to get people from the city to stay here & learn about farming. I helped with landscaping & did some farming myself! And Satoshi & his family are really nice people! :)
2 months ago
Satoshi replied
Thank you so much for these past three weeks. Going to pick up all those wood chips together has become such a great memory.
The approach area looks completely transformed thanks to your help. You were also a huge help with threshing the wheat.
Wishing you all the best on your journey. Hope our paths cross again someday!
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