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Hi everyone, Hayden & Saki here, Hayden is originally from New Zealand and Saki from Japan and we are living in and operating a ski lodge in Japan! We have 3 kids aged 1, 2, & 4yo.
We live in the lodge all year round however the winter season is definitely our favorite as we love winter sports We are located in Nagano prefecture, Japan. just a few minutes walk from a chair lift to Tangram ski resort at Madarao mountain, one of the best powder snow destinations in Japan!
Our lodge has 7 rooms with a variety of Western and Japanese style, We also have a private log house next to the main lodge. In total we sleep up to 30 guests. All rooms have ensuites and a private family bath on the first floor. We also have a Bar & restaurant.
During the winter season we host a variety of guests from couples, families and large groups. It's a very cozy and friendly environment with a lot of like-minded guests all here for the same reason, The powder snow! We have a lot of English speaking guests during winter so it's a great opportunity if you would like to speak more English with native speakers.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to Ski/snowboard as we try our best to prioritize there is enough time to ride. There is a variety of terrain ranging from beginner level to back country expert levels, and if this is your first time to try skiing or snowboarding no worries, we are more than happy to teach you how! We love sharing this amazing winter wonderland with everyone.
If you are not interested in snow sport's there is plenty of other things to experience like a lot of sightseeing for example snow monkeys, shrines & other Japanese history sites. You can really immerse yourself in the Japanese culture.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Hayden & Saki
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There will be many opportunities for sightseeing and traveling to historical Japanese destinations. We can share our love for cooking traditional Japanese meals and using local ingredients. You will be able to meet people from all over the world and make many new friend's.
There is also a fun seasonal staff community which is great to get involved in and make lifelong friends.
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Help
•We are looking for 1 or 2 people who don't mind sharing a living space to help my wife and I with general duties around the lodge.
•• ( We are only looking for people to stay from December 20th to March 1st ) ••
(it's possible to stay for march but will be much less work)
(What we offer)
•Japans Minimum hourly wage.
•Free accommodation.
•Free all mountain season pass for Madarao & Tangram ski resort.
• one free meal a day while working.
(Type of work you will be doing)
•Snow clearing with machine and shovels.
•Helping with Breakfast & dinner (serving meals, dishwashing, taking orders, helping prep meals)
•Room cleaning (must have attention to detail, be efficient, be able to work alone, self motivated)
•Driving guests to and from ski resorts/restaurants (must have international drivers license)
(Requirements)
•Must hold a valid Japanese working holiday visa or be legally able to work in Japan.
•Hospitality experience is a bonus however we are happy to train on the job.
•Be friendly and confident with our western and Japanese guests.
•Be able to work and live in a team/shared environment.
Must speak fluent English (A bit of Japanese is a bonus)
Must be friendly with children ( we have 2 small boys and a girl who are full of energy!
Must enjoy the cold and snowy conditions (If you don't like to be in a cold/snowy environment this is not the job for you)
Having a international driver's license is optional (will not be driving without license)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a staff area in the lodge which has 1 twin bed room. You will be able to use the lodge facilities such as showers, kitchen, laundry and of course free Wi-Fi.
We will supply 1 meal a day while on the clock. We also do regular food runs to local supermarkets. You will be able to cook your own meals on your days off. We are also happy to explore local restaurants while the lodge is quiet.
What else ...
Immerse yourself in the amazing Japanese winter season, it really is a winter wonderland. I'd love to teach you how to ski or snowboard and for the more experienced people we can explore amazing Backcountry runs together!
You'll have opportunities to use our work vehicle (must have license) to check out this rounding ski resorts and sightseeing.
We can not supply winter gear such as jackets pants skis,boards. Please organise these things yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 days a week during our busy periods, we are flexible with hours and want to prioritize enjoying the snow first!
