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México

5

Thank you so much Kuni We had a great time La comida estaba súper rica, kuni es una persona muy amable y relajada el trabajo es realmente sencillo pudimos conocer más de Kamakura y los alrededores . La convivencia con gente de todos los países y contacto más cercano con gente local, lugar muy bonito cerca del mar con las montañas a un lado. Súper recomendado! Gracias kuni !

mais de 1 ano atrás

Estados Unidos

4

I enjoyed my two weeks in Kamakura. I was given a night shift with plenty of time off to explore the area. I was disappointed with the sleeping arrangement due to my room having no AC in hot humid summer weather, bugs and lack of space. Because of the room i had to leave the accommodation early as I couldn't sleep at all. Other rooms, however, do have AC and space. I also had hoped that the free meals were three a day but we are only given them when working. Despite everything, I was able to meet some great people and the work helped me improve my hospitality skills.

1 ano atrás

México

3

Tuvo cosas malas y buenas :):(

1 ano atrás

México

4

Kamakura is a beautiful place and Gokurakuji (where the volunteer house is located) is really cute. The tasks are quite simple, just be aware that with overnight shift they mean that you have to stay and sleep at the place you are scheduled at. Shifts usually go from 6-7pm until 10-11am the next day and the place to sleep may vary depending on the property (it can go from a bunk bed at the hostels to a cot in the restaurant/coffee shop kitchen). Food is provided either as grocery budget for the volunteer house or food at either of the restaurants owned by the host (only on shift days).

1 ano atrás

Reino Unido

4

Kamakura is a lovely place to visit if you love being near to the beach. It has a lot of opportunity to explore local culture, as there are many temples and shrines around. The working days were not that many and the day staff were very kind and supportive. On the days that you work, you will be given breakfast and dinner. The food was very yummy :)

mais de 1 ano atrás

Dinamarca

4

Absolutely loved my experience in Kamakura. The food was great, the staff was sweet and the town is so cute and nice. It did however surprise me that the house was rather unclean and doesn't match the photos on Worldpackers. The beds also differ a lot from being very good to sleep in to very bad - and you don't know where you'll be sleeping. I was also disappointed with how I was greeted since it's just the volunteers telling you how to do stuff mouth to mouth and not the owner. Kuni is so sweet and always there to help though! He's very chill:) Overall I really liked my experience<3

mais de 1 ano atrás

Chile

3

It was okay 👌🏼 they have a volunteer house, a lot of people were there, they give money to do groceries and the shift was easy.

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Alemanha

4

I had a good time in Kamakura. The town is beautiful and close to the beach. I was staying with a roommate in a room above the cafe where you'll get food. The room was quite small and stuffed but somehow still cozy. I had only a few shifts so I had a lot of time to look around the city or go to Tokyo by train. It is very self-regulating you'll get the information mostly from other volunteers but if you have any questions you can ask or write Kuni. I enjoyed staying here and having a lot of time for myself.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Alemanha

4

I had a very good experience in Kamakura. I met incredible people and the work was not difficult at all. I only had to work maybe 3 times a week. But I have to say that the description is not up to date anymore. You only get food on the days you work (dinner and then breakfast the next day). There is a budget though of 3000¥ per day for groceries for all the volunteers together. We all live in a house that is 40 minutes away by foot and there we can cook. For some time though we were 12 people in the house which was a bit much for only one toilet and shower. But beside that I loved it :)

mais de 1 ano atrás

Alemanha

2

I had a good time, but I do not recommend this experience. Since 12/2023 volunteers live in a house in Gokurakuji. Sparsely equipped, too many people (up to 12), power failures, terrible WiFi. Host: hardly any points of contact, didn't respond well to problems. "We're just offering all of you a free bed and free daily meals only. Don't expect any other things, 'cause you're a traveler, not our staff, not our guest." Two tasty meals are available for those who work. For the others there is a budget for food, you cook at home. Work: fun! However, cold in the guesthouse I was assigned to.

mais de 1 ano atrás

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