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Germany
Volunteering at the guest house was such a cool experience!! It was my first Worldpackers project and I genuinely enjoyed it. The town you live in, Yuzawa, is rather small but really cozy and famous for skiing. You live in an apartment in the town and get a car to commute to the hotel/hostel where you usually have either morning or evening shifts. The other volunteers were really nice too and it almost felt like a small family! The host even took all of us on a hiking tour. Definitely recommend
7 months ago
Canada
I had a lovely time volunteering here. Ryosuke, the staff, and the other volunteers were extremely welcoming and kind, and they made me feel included right away. The work is fairly simple and easy, and the location is very central with many things to do around the area.
8 months ago
Netherlands
I had a great time at the guest house! The only remark I have is that it could have been communicated further in advance that we wouldn't be staying in the volunteer's apartment because of renovations. Besides that Ryo was a very kind and helpful host, the work was easy and it's a nice environment!
6 months ago
China
Caring host that respected hours and is super flexible! Great place to be in the winter. My only complaint is that we needed to buy and make our own food 90% of the times which didn't match the descriptions and my own expectations. All other aspects are great
8 months ago
Italy
My experience at the guest house has been fantastic. You're completely immersed in nature, the place is stunning, and there's plenty of free time, there's a public onsen 5 minutes far and you can go skiing! The work isn't hard, you can practice the language, learn how to DIY and Ryo, the owner, is a wonderful person—it's hard to find someone who treats people like he does. I had great time in the hostel and with the volunteers with me. I highly recommend this place!!
11 months ago
Germany
I really enjoyed my stay at the guest house. Ryo and his wife are great hosts, also Nao (one of the other employees) made my stay into a really nice experience. like other people already said, this place is for when you want to have a brake from the big Urban areas. its calm, the nature there is really beautiful. And the work is also nothing that should be to overwhelming to you. Also I recommend to go to the onsen there. I regret that i didn't check it out earlier
about 1 year ago
Mexico
I had a really good time here. Everyone was kind to me, and the work was easy. The onsen nearby was my favorite part. I got to practice my Japanese a lot and the mountains were beautiful. The only downside is that the hostel is a the guest house far from the town and you can't walk there. But overall a really nice experience. Thanks the guest house :)
over 1 year ago
Australia
What an amazing stay at the guest house! All the hosts Nao, Yuzuke and Leo were all very welcoming, helpful and easy to work with/for. The hostel itself was cosy, clean and had everything I needed/expected. The work and hours are super reasonable and I was never asked to do anything that didn't sit right with me or unsafe. The area around the hostel was beautiful and scenic. Not lots of things to do but with plenty of places to hike, the ski resort and the onsen all near by I was perfectly happy during the month I stayed there (March).
over 1 year ago
Germany
Staying at the guest house was one of the most fun experiences in my life. Everyone is very nice and super welcoming. The atmosphere is almost like in a small family. I was teached properly what to do and actualy had a lot of fun cleaning the Japanese stile rooms. I unlocked the new skill of making Futon beds. Because I could talk Japanese daily I definitely improved by a lot. Even though I coild barely say anything in Japanese when I came communication was no problem at all. Sometimes I had to work overtime but then other days where more relaxed.
over 1 year ago
Brazil
I had an amazing month in the guest house during quiet season (May-Jun). The work was easy (just cleaning the hostel, which wasn't busy at that moment). A lot of free time to chill, medidate and hike around. Groceries are provided for you to cook your own food and the hostel structure is really good. Ryo, Yukina and Yamazaki are amazing hosts and they make you feel at home. Highly recommended for those who want to explore the guest house countryside next to mountains. There is a great onsen nearby (walking distance from the hostel).
over 2 years ago
Thank you for your help.
We are so glad you like our place.
We look forward to seeing you again in Japan or Brazil!
