Help us farming in rural Nagano Prefecture

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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: 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

The Experience

There is always lots to do around the Guesthouse. We are looking for volunteers that will be pro active and not afraid to get their hands dirty. Depending on the season in the garden and fields there will be seeds to plant, vegetables to harvest and weeds to pull up. There will also be general cleaning duties around the Guesthouse. Help with cooking our meals will be really helpful and expected as we cannot always find the time to do it.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Between 23 and 65 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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7 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

7 Immersing in the local culture
7 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
5 Learning about sustainability
4 Practicing English
4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 15. Life on land
2 2. Zero hunger
1 6. Clean water and sanitation

Giacomo

Italy

Chris and Naomi are very very sweet and fun. E-bike are provided, I was in the shared house which was really comfortable, food was delicious, and even if the work in the field sometimes can be a little hard, it's worth it cause Chris will teach you and everytime is something different. We went shopping, karaoke too. Location is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and local people. I had a great time with them 😊

about 1 month ago

Na

China

Thank you so much Naomi and Chris ! They treat me like a family and support me when I need help . We go hiking together and go shopping and meet local people..Naomi told me how to wear kimono and how to cook and Chris teaches me how to plant🌱. Everything is amazing, I also really like the place minowa , it's really beautiful surrounding with mountains and beautiful landscape, it's not crowded but everything is peaceful and quiet! I like the environment and view .all in all I recommend to everyone this volunteer work !

2 months ago

Val

China

Many thanks to Naomi and Chris — they treated us like family. We stayed in a beautiful Japanese countryside home, and I absolutely loved it! Naomi taught us Japanese, how to bake cakes, and even how to sort garbage properly — she's really amazing! I had such a great time here — we wore a kimono, sang songs, and felt truly happy. Even when we went out and came back late, Naomi still came to pick us up, which really touched me. I sincerely wish them all the best.

5 months ago

Flors

China

It was a great experience. Naomi and Chris took us to see the Firefly Festival, pick blueberries, sing karaoke, and told us a lot about Japan. They picked us up at the station at 10 pm on a weekend. Thank them very much and wish them a better future.

5 months ago

Victoria

Canada

Naomi and Chris are a wonderful couple who welcomed us into their home with warmth and laughter. The location of their farm is really beautiful. Our days started at 9 AM after preparing breakfast together around 8. Regarding work, I really appreciated Chris's clear instructions and teaching approach. The tasks varied, including farming, gardening, house duties, and even DIYs! They were thoughtful about adjusting tasks based on the weather. Naomi truly shared her culture with us, making the experience even richer. Note that on days off, you'll need to provide and prepare your own meals.

8 months ago

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