Farm Nagaoka District, Japan

5.0
10 reviews10

Not a tourist spot. Experience country life in Kochi in Shikoku.

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Immerse yourself in the local culture
8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet 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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

This is a quiet and relaxing place. In exchange for your help, we offer the best possible service and handcrafted independent accommodation. Our friendly and relaxed approach leaves you with plenty of time and energy to enjoy your surroundings. Vegetable gardens, carpentry, forestry, sometimes helping with events and supporting small projects offer cultural exchange, diversity and fun. Let's make a page of memories in the countryside of Shikoku

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
  • Between 24 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Developing social awareness
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 2 14. Life below water
  • 1 1. No poverty

Brazil

5

I spent two weeks with Yoshinaga-san and we had intense activities in the field and connected with local people. I learned a lot about Wind Family's business model, as well as the host's history and way of thinking. The house the farm in the middle of the mountains and the weather was a little cold. I recommend taking coats during autumn and winter! I just suggest some improvements to the bathroom and shower facilities, but you will have great time at Motoyama city.

3 months ago

Denmark

5

I had about two weeks at Yoshinaga-san's place and it was really nice time. I got to do and see a bit of his farming life, the nature around the small city where he lives and just in generel get to live the countryside life. The time spent on Work tasks were fair and the job itself I found interesting. Yoshinaga was funny to hang out with and he has a nice perspective on life and nature. I can only recommend this to other people!

6 months ago


Yoshinaga replied

Pauli is a wonderful adult who not only loves traveling, but also respects the culture and history of each place. (I kind of laugh that he can't eat onions... haha)
Although it was only two weeks, we had very meaningful and deep interactions. I wanted to continue contacting him. thank you.またね!!

Portugal

5

Staying at Green Home was an unforgettable experience, Yoshinaga-san is an incredible host that cares a lot about me, he is a very kind and interesting person. We had fun exploring all the rivers sides, swimming and chatting! I had the chance to go to Yasakoi and Motoyama festivals! It's hard to say everything that we did, we shared so many special experiences. Motoyama is full of nature, it's more beautiful than I expected. I also had dinner with a local family and made some friends! The work was easy and stress free. It was very sad to say goodbye, Yoshinaga-san became really special to me

7 months ago


Yoshinaga replied

Joana and our summer memories are indescribable. We respected each other and enjoyed every day like children of nature, chatting, cooperating, and sometimes discussing and resolving disagreements. It's a wonderful relationship. I think this is true cultural exchange. Of course she has common sense and is a wonderful adult. It's sad to part, but I hope we can ride the wind like dandelions and meet again someday. Overall a perfect guest.ありがとう!!

Germany

5

My stay was amazing. Masato is a kind and thoughtful person. I was havesting tomato's the time I was there 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week. I can get really hot In summer. But we had air condition and made enought breaks where we could chat. The work is easy explained I think everybody can do this. It's a small city surrounded by natur. There are mountains and rivers it's so beautiful. If you are a nature person you will love this place. I could also meet some locals, we did some activities together and I am thankfull that they invited me to be with them. I felt at home so far away.

8 months ago


Yoshinaga replied


Svenja came during the high season on our farm. It was a busy day. She was never late and is a reliable guest. Outside of work, we enjoyed playing and chatting.

She has a quiet nature, but never forgets to smile brightly. In the end, our relationship became like a family. Saying goodbye made me very sad for me. If we meet again one day,...
A big recommendation to all our hosts around the world.

France

5

I spent two weeks at Yoshinaga-san's farm, during the tomato picking season. I had never done any kind of farmstay before — and I honestly couldn't have picked a better place. Most of my work was picking tomatoes and tending to the plants, but I also had the opportunity to participate to other steps of the selling process. Yoshinaga-san was precise in his instructions, and always ready to answer my questions or tell a story. It was a short stay, but Yoshinaga-san and Yo-san made me feel incredibly welcome. I got to meet Motoyama residents, go to Kochi, and even attend a school festival!

9 months ago


Yoshinaga replied

Two weeks with Emma. They were very happy and helpful.
Her international knowledge from her background and her study of the Japanese language were wonderful and a great inspiration to all of us at the farm.
She says she is shy, but she is very friendly and a challenger. She is also a wonderful guest she cares about others and never forgets to smile.
We highly recommend Emma.
Thank you Emma. Your friends and family are always welcome to our farm.
Yoshinaga.

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