Farmstay Minami-Alps, Japan

5.0
(15 reviews)15

Help us with gardening/renovating project in Mount Fuji, JAPAN!

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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
14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
11 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

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.

Additional fee required

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

Fee pays for

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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.

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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.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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.

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Requirements

  • 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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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 15 Immersing in the local culture
  • 11 Meeting locals
  • 11 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

Germany

5

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!

17 days ago

United Kingdom

5

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 :)

21 days 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!

United States

5

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.

about 1 month 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!

United States

5

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! :)

about 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!

Canada

5

Flexible and fair host, I enjoyed volunteering at the farm homestay and exploring Minami alps region near mt Fuji

2 months ago


Satoshi replied

From weeding the field and tidying up the exterior, to painting the shed, your help was invaluable. Please also send our thanks to your girlfriend—her support with cleaning and preparing packing materials for the peaches was a big help. You were both so kind, cheerful, and thoughtful in your work. You’re always welcome back anytime!

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