Homestay ไป™ๅŒ—ๅธ‚, Japan

5.0
(1 review)1

๐ŸŒพ Live in a 130-Year-Old Thatched Farmhouse ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

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Connect with nature
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Immerse yourself in the local culture
A traveler recommended this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

3h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

โ‚ฌ 8

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

food expense and utility costs

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
Weโ€™ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
Weโ€™ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

Welcome to our family's 130-year-old traditional kayabuki (thatched-roof) farmhouse near the breathtaking Lake Tazawa in Akita, Tohoku region. We're a young family who works remotely, grows our own vegetables, and enjoys the peaceful rhythm of countryside life. As a volunteer, you'll experience authentic Japanese culture by sharing everyday family life, connecting with our welcoming local community, and enjoying the beauty of all four seasons.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
  • Between 18 and 30 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesnโ€™t accept couples or partners)
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting locals
  • 1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 1 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 1 15. Life on land
Nina

Germany

5

Five stars don't feel like enough! Moe and Yuki are the kindest and most welcoming hosts, and their little daughter Sui is simply adorable. They truly went above and beyond to include me in their lives, from local events to everyday moments, and gave me a genuine taste of the local community. The household tasks were very manageable, the farmhouse is such a peaceful, beautiful place to stay, and Yuki's cooking with fresh vegetables from their garden is incredible! This was truly my best experience in Japan and I will treasure the memories forever. Thank you so much for everything ๐Ÿ’•

29 days ago

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Hosted by Moe

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Response Time
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