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Love the outdoors, enjoy physical work, and dream of living right beside a beautiful beach in Japan? Come and join us in Kanzaki! We are looking for physically fit, active, and enthusiastic people to help maintain our beautiful beachside property and contribute to the local village community. This is a great opportunity to experience authentic Japanese village life, enjoy the outdoors, and make a positive contribution to a small village.
6 hours of help per day
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 26 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This is primarily an outdoor volunteer position for people who enjoy physical work, working with their hands, and spending time in nature.
Your tasks will include:
🏖️ Life in Kanzaki
Kanzaki is an enchanting little seaside village in the Maizuru area of Kyoto Prefecture. Our guesthouse is located directly in front of the beach, so you can enjoy the ocean, fresh sea air, and beautiful coastal scenery every day.
When you finish work, you can relax by the sea, go for a walk along the beach, explore the surrounding countryside, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of village life.
There is a train station right in the village, making it possible to explore the surrounding area and enjoy sightseeing on your days off.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a quieter, more traditional side of Japan, away from the crowds of the big cities. You can discover local culture, meet people in the community, and experience everyday life in a small Japanese seaside village.
What We Provide
Single or shared room.
Breakfast groceries during your stay. Meals shared regularly.
We will take you to the grocery shops on a regular basis.
The opportunity to experience authentic Japanese village life.
A beautiful beach right on your doorstep, surrounded by mountains up close.
A friendly environment.
Informal Japanese language lessons for anyone interested in learning basic, everyday Japanese.
Tasks:
Clearing and maintaining bushland in front of the beach.
Cutting shrubs, sawing branches, and helping with general outdoor maintenance.
Participating in village volunteer projects to help keep the local area clean and beautiful.
Cleaning the beach and helping care for our lovely coastal environment.
Helping with guesthouse cleaning and housekeeping when needed.
Please note: This position focuses mainly on outdoor work. You will be expected to work approximately 6 hours per day, five days per week. This is a physically active role, so you should be fit, enjoy being outdoors, and be comfortable with hands-on work in varying weather conditions.
