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United States
It was a fun week we spent with the coliving. Our working hours were well respected, the house was a good place to live, and the other volunteers were cool to hang out with! Heads up that you do sleep "Japanese style", meaning a futon mat on the floor, but I still slept fine. The work involved cleaning up some old houses to make them livable (cleaning, junk removal, moving furniture, etc.) We went to a BBQ at a local's house with his family which was fun! Special shoutout to the volunteer coordinator, Dakota! She made sure the work was clear and she kept the house clean and running well!
6 days ago
United States
It was great to get out into nature; Yamanouchi was beautiful! The work was easy and there was plenty to do. The house was stocked with vegetables from a local farm, so I ate really well. The volunteer coordinator (Dakota) was super personable and easy to work with. There was an issue with 1 volunteer crossing boundaries with other volunteers, and the host (David) quickly took care of the issue and removed them from the house and volunteer project. I'm glad David was so responsive and took the volunteers' needs into consideration, making the stay more comfortable for everyone.
8 days ago
Ireland
This was a great experience! David and Rafal were very helpful and welcoming, the working hours are flexible and the work is relaxed and fun. Yamanouchi is a beautiful place, there's lots of outdoor activities to do, an onsen nearby, and some restaurants & bars within walking distance. It was a great opportunity to meet other travellers and to experience living in a quieter part of Japan. I'd recommend this to people who enjoy practical, self-directed DIY work and being in the mountains ⛰️
about 1 month ago
United States
I had a wonderful stay with the coliving. David and Rafal were great hosts who did everything to ensure we had a great time. The work was easy and you make your own schedule. I would definitely return if I have the opportunity.
about 2 months ago
Peru
I loved this volunteer in the monkey city we saw monkeys and we went for trips and festivals. Thank you for the food and bbq
about 2 months ago
Japan
David was super nice and welcoming, and all the other volunteers were friendly and supportive as well. I really enjoyed interacting with the local people and getting to know more about the community. It was a great opportunity to experience the local culture while volunteering. I would definitely recommend this volunteer program to others!
2 months ago
Austria
The village is cute and there is awesome nature around. Also the house was clean and the rooms were nice it just was really cold. Just a few things to consider and the reason this doesn't get more stars: -there not only is no wifi at the house but the data connection doesn't work at all there -there are no language lessons whatsoever -there are no hiking tours -there are no surflessons/ surfboardrental -the \"repairing/painting\" work consists of cleaning out trashy houses -the food provided is ingredients It bugged me that most of the stuff stated as \"provided\" wasn't provided at all.
8 days ago
Spain
If you love mountains and hikes, this is your place. It's a really comfy place, where you can meet other people and even see monkeys. You have a lot of freedom and can work at your rhythm. If you are looking for a cozy small town, come here :) also the locals are really nice, please go meet Yoshiko at foot onsen's station at 20:00. She's and old lady that loves to talk to people :)
23 days ago
Italy
Wonderful experience! Rafal and David made me feel at home from the very start; they were very thoughtful in looking after what I needed, kind, and they even gave me more than I needed and were fun, taking me around and showing me the beauties of the place. They gave me a lot of freedom regarding the work to do, when and how much and in my free time. Highly recommended... if I return to Japan I would like to come back to see them. Thank you again!
3 months ago
Alberto was a phenomenal volunteer. He went above and beyond 100% of the time. His attention to detail and his knowledge of how to do things (construction, maintenance, electrical, plumbing, COOKING, etc.) were incredible. He worked more than we expected and always did so with a smile. Anyone who is fortunate enough to have Alberto stay with them will be thrilled. You're welcome here anytime!
Germany
We enjoyed the stay very much, but only thanks to the influence of the other volunteers. It was really cool that we had a car and could go on trips after work. However, we didn't like how the hosts behaved toward us. It didn't feel very personal because the hosts were rarely there. We weren't greeted or seen off. We only received the briefing from another volunteer. No expectations about our work were communicated, and we were left to our own devices during the renovation work. The groceries were delivered several days late.
about 1 month ago
