Help a family with gardening and pet care in Toyoura, Japan

  • Last activity : 31 Oct 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in a town called Toyoura in Hokkaido located 40minutes from Niseko area. In my family I have my wife and 3 kids.
    In Toyoura, there is a big Onsen(hot spring) spot.

    We are part of a forestry group.

    We go to mountains to maintain.
    We sometimes havest mashrooms and wild plants in mountains, and sometimes hunting deers.

    The beach and a fishing port is 5 minutes from our farm.
    We sometimes go to the beach after we work.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can teach you Japanese language.
    In Toyoura town, you can enjoy Onsen(Hot spring) and sea foods.
    We enjoy B.B.Qing in the summer.
    You can enjoy star gazing.
    You will be able to know how to treat sheeps, ducks, and chickens.
    You will enjoy the nature. ( the log cabin is in our farm)
    Okishi beach is 5 minutes from our farm. You can enjoy swimming, surfing, and getting sun tanning.
    Our place is close to Niseko area which is a world famous place for skiing and snowboarding in winter.
    You will get skills about renovation.
    You will get skills of making firewoods from logs.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Cutting grass, branches and woods.
    Splitting fire woods.
    Cooking for other members.
    Cleaning
    Taking care of Animals.
    Gardening
    Painting

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Japanese: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I can speak both Japanese and English.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Payment
    -No payment

    Place to sleep
    - You will have your own room. (If more than two workawayers are staying, you might need to share the room.)
    - We have naughty kids but we're staying in other house, so you will have very calm night.
    - Laundry machine is available for free.
    - Hot shower is available, but in winter it's not available. you can go to Onsen(Hot spring) located 5 minutes away by car.
    - Wi-Fi connection is available (4G network is also available)

    Food
    - We provide food for meals.(but we don't provide fruits, not seasonal vegetables, alcohol, and sweets)
    - Workawayers need to cook for themselves.
    - We have gas oven for cooking.
    - BBQ table is available.
    - We ask you to cook meals for my family sometimes.

    Car
    - small manual car is available if you have an international lisence

    Others
    - You will need to clean your room and the the space you use( kitchen, toilet, and so on.)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Surfing, swimming, and relaxing on the beach is a good way to enjoy the summer here.
    Skiing or snowboarding will be the best in winter in this area.
    Onsen is also a good choice here.
    Swimming pool is available in the summer.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have limit free wifi and space for nomads.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have a big parking space.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Any animal will be OK. But not in the building. And be careful if you want to bring your cat, because we have ducks.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 922631256438

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