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We are looking for someone to help at our cafe! Volunteers who speak Japanese (even at the beginners level) will be preferred. The work includes washing dishes, making simple dishes, help make deserts, making drinks, and general cleaning. You would be working with Japanese staff so it is important that you have good communication skills and a good attitude. We are located in the countryside about a hour and a half drive from Mt. Fuji.
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Australia
I was originally only staying at the guest house for only 1month,but I ended up extending and staying for almost 3months. This town tucked away in the mountains of the yamanashi prefecture is so beautiful. Not only did I make connections with the others volunteering but also with the Japanese staff as well. The tasks are simple, cleaning baths, toilets and rooms, cleaning dishes and occasionally helping with some preparation for guests meals, and also some with simple gardening. I'm truly grateful to Zeko,Junko,Chris and Lucille for alowing me to work here and making this trip so important to me.
6 months ago
Thank you Tayla for all the hard work. We hope you will come back again sometime. We will miss you!
Germany
I spent two months at the guest house and it was just a wonderful time! I met so many wonderful people at the guest house, be it Japanese people working there or just volunteers from all around the world! The surrounding area lets you explore beautiful nature and Temples and I really felt like I got a glimpse into Japanese culture, I am really grateful for that. The work itself is mostly pretty standard hotel work, doing rooms, washing dishes, etc. But it is pretty easy and rewarding once you get into the rhythm! I can highly recommend the guest house!! thanks to everyone living and working there again!
7 months ago
Germany
My time at the guest house was great! I stayed in one of the three volunteer houses near the guest house, which was pretty nice, just the walk up to Kakurimbo was kind of tiring.. great cardio tho. The food provided is very good, especially from Mikashima San! General work (cleaning tasks and setting up the rooms) was easy overall but you will have to remember some details, which is definitely doable. Most of my stay I actually worked in café Zencho, which can be demanding when it's getting busy, but really was a pleasure to work there! I really want to thank all the people at Kakurimbo for a great time!
7 months ago
Thank you Florian! We apppreciate all the hard work you did for us especially at the cafe it was a big help. We will see you soon!
China
Working here was a very special experience for me. The natural environment is incredibly beautiful, and I feel very lucky to have had the chance to stay on such a historic mountain. The staff and hosts are all very kind and friendly, and the volunteers quickly became friends while helping each other. The food at the guest house is also amazing — I believe every volunteer will fall in love with it. I'm very grateful to everyone who prepared such delicious meals for us. I sincerely hope the guest house Stay the guest house continues to grow and do well in the future.
8 months ago
Thank you Nicole! We are glad you enjoyed volunteering with us. Thank you for the kind words. Good luck with everything!
Germany
My stay has been short but the time I spent at the guest house I will never forget. Minobu is definitely one of the most charming places I have ever been to, and the kindness from the staff and other volunteers really made this experience even better. Thank you to everyone, specially to Junko-san that made this possible. I would love to come back one day ❣️
8 months ago
Thank you Luna! Please come back again. You were a big help. Hope you are doing well.
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