Help our guesthouse at a rich nature country-side / simple life

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 27 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 22 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

16h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 5 weeks

The Experience

Daily program will be house keeping, bed making, some chores and decor/DIY If you have skills, please bring it to the table! 2 rooms and a kitchen for volunteers, and bikes at your disposal I do activities ; local tours, BBQ, dinners, hikes I can give you a ride if you ask me nicely :) Offers numerous temples, castle ruins, hikes and cozy house by river Suitable for long travelers, tired of city, traffic, big crowd small team 2 - 5 volunteers

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Requirements

Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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28 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

27 Get in touch with nature
22 Meeting international travelers
22 Immersing in the local culture
17 Meeting locals
13 Practicing English
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

15 3. Good health and well-being
13 8. Decent work and economic growth
6 7. Affordable and clean energy

Lena

Germany

Volunteering at Kuromame was an amazing experience. It's the perfect place to wind down if you have been on the road for a while, you have plenty of time to relax due to work being easy and only a couple of hours a day. Fuga is a great host, very flexible and happy to accomodate your specific needs and travel plans. The area is truly beautiful with lots of opportunities to experience the Japanese countryside. From shrines and temples to mountains and forest walks, there is plenty to see, and all away from the crowds you encounter in other touristic hotspots. I can highly recommend Kuromame!

22 days ago

Leana

France

I had my first volunteer experience at Kuromame, and I'm deeply grateful I chose to do it there. Fuga is an amazing host—having been a volunteer himself, he truly understands what it feels like and ensures everyone feels safe and welcome. He's kind, energetic, and always smiling! The work is easy, with a great atmosphere and good vibes. If you're looking to disconnect and enjoy meaningful moments, I highly recommend volunteering here. Leaving was hard, but I'm sure I'll be back soon!

23 days ago

Gioia

Netherlands

Fuga's place is an amazing experience. Work is easy and also fun with the music playing and the other volunteers. You have plenty of time to explore the surrounding area with many shrines, hikes and bridges. Time really flew by and I wish I could've stayed longer. But above all Fuga is an incredible host. He is a cheeky guy who understands what it means to be a volunteer. He is super nice and always takes care of the volunteers in the best way possible and goes above and beyond (plus he is also a great cook and musician). I really miss this place

26 days ago

Laetitia

France

I had a lovely time at Fuga's guesthouse in Kuromame and I would recommend it to anyone interested in Japan and guesthouse work. Fuga is young, fun to hang out with and a great cook! He also takes you on tours around the countryside and brings you to meet locals, which is always plus! As for the work, it's very manageable and you get 3 days off a week! If you enjoy the countryside, I strongly recommend contacting Fuga!

about 1 month ago

Philippine

France

We had a wonderful time at Fuga's. It is truely the best worldpacker experience we've ever done. After one month and half at Fuga's in the beautiful Tamba, I cannot recommend you enough to apply for a volunteer there. Fuga's is an amazing host, he is compassionate, friendly, reaaally good chef and a great tour guide. The work is easy to learn, mainly beds, cleaning and DIY. There is A LOT to do around. You might have the chance to experience Japanese BBQ and meeting the cutie Hiyo-chan🥹. We are already missing the place and Fuga. It is definitely a place you'll want to come back.

about 1 month ago

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