Help with everyday work at Buddhist temple lodging

México

5

The host is the kind of place you can feel like home, everyone is really kind, open to talk and help. I met so many people from different countries, people who I'm going to keep talking and that is more than I was looking for. I 'm lucky to have met them. My time with them was good, I enjoyed the mountains, the view, the temples and peace from Minobu (even with all the monkeys). I would like to say more than thank you, but I'm sure they know how much I'll miss them. See you soon.

2 anos atrás

Junko respondeu

本当にありがとう。たくさんのSNS投稿も感謝しています。

Estados Unidos

4

From the beginning, I experienced a warm and earnest welcome. The sense of family fostered through meal sharing and communal living made for a seamless integration. The cozy accommodation, nestled in the mountainside of Minobu, is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Tasks are straightforward, with willing support from fellow volunteers and Japanese staff. Occasional participation in tourism promotional events provides unique insight into local culture. While communication could improve, expectations are largely clear. Overall, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at the host.

1 ano atrás

Alemanha

4

What a lovely experience to immerse into Japanese countryside culture! Very authentic, nice Japanese stuff & also the food was always great and felt like family dinner (: Thank you for letting me help in the café, it really helped my to improve my Japanese language skills!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Taiwan

4

The property is beautiful, the tasks are doable, and the town is lovely, highly recommended to someone who's calm and wants to explore Japanese mountains and local religions. We lived in a big house with quite many people (like a family though) and Junko san was very busy everyday, thus you might need to spend more time on communication & seeking for a communication. Everyone was very open-minded and respectful, I enjoyed my time there. PLUS, THEY HAVE A CAT!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Junko respondeu

色々な仕事を助けて頂いてありがとう！
本当に助かりました。
気を付けて旅を続けてね！

Espanha

2

Dejando aparte un fallo de comunicación vital que hubo, os cuento mi experiencia: El trabajo se basa en limpiar los aseos y las habitaciones del ryokan y no en las mejores condiciones, como el incumplimiento de las 4 horas y la falta de materiales e higiene. El ambiente era malo ya que nos trataban (opinión compartida por todos los que estábamos allí) con desprecio y exclusión, ya que debíamos ser invisibles para los huéspedes. En mi habitación dejaron un futón muy fino que no cambiaron con los días (ya que fue improvisado) y era muy incómodo. Lo único positivo fue la zona y la comida.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Espanha

2

Nada más llegar nos llevaron a un almacén para que durmiéramos allí, pusieron un colchón muy fino en el suelo (nada en comparación con los que había en el resto de habitaciones) y sin sábanas. Nos tenían “escondidos” no podíamos salir de la habitación si algún huésped nos podía ver, esto nos dejaba sin poder ir al baño o beber agua. Nos prometieron trabajar en las redes sociales y acabamos limpiando el wc y las duchas, quitando pelos con las manos. Lo más importante, el contrato era de 4 horas Y NOS HACÍAN HACER 6. Vinimos con un plan de pareja pero los días de descanso los dieron separados

mais de 1 ano atrás

Estados Unidos

4

My time at the host gave me exactly what I was looking for: hard work, a connection with nature, and a peaceful environment to focus on myself. The nature in Minobusan is beautiful. If you're looking to hike, walk, and bike then this might be the place for you. A few things that differed from what I expected: the host is more like a traditional Japanese stay than a the host. The hotel has a the host inside, but there are no monks that live on the property and it felt to me just like working in a hotel. We were also expected to contribute outside of working hours by cooking, cleaning, etc.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Junko respondeu

色々ありがとう。お寺という家族経営の宿泊施設なので、大変なことも多かったと思いますが、頑張ってくれて感謝しています。

Reino Unido

4

I really enjoyed my time at the host, such a beautiful site in the most gorgeous, peaceful town of Minobu. The nature is incredibly beautiful and a constant highlight In terms of the work, it is not too challenging (although this very much depends on how busy it is). It is not uncommon during busy times that you are asked to help out, even if you are not technically working at that time. This is not problematic really, you are never asked too much, but future workers should have an awareness of the expectation that they ought to be consistently helpful, proactive and respectful.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Junko respondeu

色々ありがとう。忙しいから皆さんの助けが必要です。大変なことも多かったと思うけど、頑張ってくれてありがとう。

Chile

4

Es un pueblo tranquilo al pie de la montaña dónde puedes relajarte, pero no lo recomiendo para personas que estén buscando salir de fiesta. En cuanto al anfitrión, siempre está buscando que seas colaborativo y puedas trabajar en equipo. Considero que existe una brecha con el idioma que no les permite comunicarse bien, lo que genera confusión e incomodidad a la hora de entregar las indicaciones. Según mi opinión, deberían tener siempre una persona que sirva de traductor o en su defecto, practicar mas su inglés. Por último, falta más organización con las habitaciones para los voluntarios.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Junko respondeu

色々ありがとう。助かりました。
言語の問題や文化の違いは大変ですね。

México

4

It was a good experience, I experienced a lot of cultural events, the kitchen staff is so sweet. Minobu is a place full of tradition, the closest konbini is 45 min walking. Bus to Shinjuku is 3600 yen, 4 hrs trip. Sometimes they get confused and they might ask you to work more that a volunteer should, you just have to let them know. They are open to give specific days off. I saw many drama between foreigners and the owners, seems to be a cultural barrier, most of the time you can feel certain tension Overall the experience is good, but personally (and from other people) 1 month is enough.

quase 2 anos atrás

Junko respondeu

お手伝いありがとう。日本の働き方は皆さんにとって不思議かもしれません。また、不透明に感じたかもしれませんが、そこが日本人の美的感覚でもあります。なんでも思ったことを口にしません。文化の違いですね。男女交際の仕方も違います。驚きすぎて忘れられません。お寺に滞在していたことを忘れないでほしかった。

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