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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- 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
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
- Between 26 and 80 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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Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 14 Get in touch with nature
- 13 Developing environmental awareness
- 13 Immersing in the local culture
- 11 Learning about sustainability
- 10 Developing social awareness
- 10 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 4 14. Life below water
- 1 1. No poverty
Lena
Germany
This was my first farmstay and I could not have asked for a better host than Yoshinaga-san! The tasks were different each day, we went on a hike together and went to the ocean. I hope to come back sometime :) ありがとう
4 months ago
Yoshinaga replied
I had a very enjoyable time with Lena. I want hosts all over the world to have this experience. I recommend accepting her request when she asks you to. I hope to meet her again someday. Thank you.
Kim
Singapore
I've had a fulfilling time in my 2 weeks here in Motoyama town. We did a mix of farming work and carpentry, I learnt many new skills and tasks were always varied. I kept myself busy by thinking of little projects and improvements to the Green home. Yoshinaga san also offered activities during leisure time- kayaking, camping, cycling, picnic, swimming by river etc. Facilities were basic but cosy and I enjoyed the mountain air. Host the farm masterful hyakushō
5 months ago
Jade
Australia
Yoshinaga-San was my first world packer experience and I'm soooooo glad he was!! He exceeded all my expectations. Yoginaga-San supported me whenever I needed help or advice for the rest of my travels in Japan. Work flew by and he was always up for adventures and chats afterwards. He showed me some amazing places that really made my trip feel special. I can't recommend the Wind Family enough!!
7 months ago
Yoshinaga replied
Jade did a great job in the heat. Full marks, of course. It was a short time, but it felt like we were old friends. Jade's character captured my heart completely. At first glance, the positive aspects are emphasized, but her sensitivity, unseen sadness, love, and courage to keep moving forward. She is a very human woman. I'm sure spending time with her and talking to her will make you feel happy. I recommend her to everyone. Thank you, Jade!
Natali
Georgia
I spent a week at Yoshinaga-san's place. In the mornings I would help out with the tomatoes and farming, and after that we did a lot of activities(hiking, kayaking, swimming in the river). Yoshinaga-san the farm very good , active and social person and I was lucky to meet him. We talked about many topics and shared our cultures with each other. I learnt a lot about sustainability and farming, about Japanese culture, religion, food and people. I will never forget this experience and will always be grateful to Yoshinaga-san for his hospitality!
8 months ago
Yoshinaga replied
What a coincidence! I was interested in Georgia when I received Natali's request. And she came to our farm. Her physical strength, intelligence, flexibility, kindness, precision... I was attracted to her beauty of heart more than anything. I am really glad that I invited her. I am very grateful. And I look forward to her future.ありがとう！！
Chia Xuan
Singapore
The beauty of the place was eye and heart-catching, and this would not have been possible without Yoshinaga-san hospitality, eagerness and enthusiasm in introducing me to Motoyama's culture and environment. Due to his approachable and understanding nature, I was not afraid to consult him whenever I have questions. Work given was also diverse and not demanding. The Green Home the farm surrounded by nature's calling and located in the heart of Motoyama making it both convenient and tranquil. I will always look back at this journey with fondness and gratitude. Highly recommended!
9 months ago
Yoshinaga replied
She is an amazing activist. She explained everything to me in simple terms and understood almost everything about her work. It's really amazing.
All hosts should definitely invite her if she requests it. We both had a wonderful time. Thank you.
See you again someday.
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