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Two young children stand at a wooden table, focused on food preparation. An adult observes them from behind. The kitchen appears cozy and warmly lit.
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Family and community life in a castle town in Taketa, Japan

  • Last activity : 20 Nov 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    こんにちは!
    私たちは城下町の一角にあるコミュニティスペースで暮らしています。5人の大人と6人の元気な子どもたちがおり、地域の人や旅人、友人など、さまざまな人が訪れます。

    暮らしの中での対話や交流を大切にしており、料理を一緒にしたり、食卓を囲んだり、掃除や整理をしたり、日常の時間を分かち合っています。活動に参加してくれた日は、一緒に3食の食事を楽しみます。

    私たちは自然が大好きで、川や山に遊びに出かけたり、田んぼや畑での活動を楽しむこともあります。Workawayのゲストのみなさんが来ることをとても楽しみにしており、一緒に暮らしを共有しながら文化や言葉を交換し、お互いの価値観を知る時間を楽しめたらうれしいです。

    子どもや料理、交流が好きな方、自分の文化や言葉をシェアしながらゆったりと日常を楽しみたい方にぴったりの場所です。散歩や庭の手入れなど、生活の中のアクティビティを一緒に楽しみながら、城下町の暮らしと自然を体験してください。

    ご参加にご興味をお持ちいただけましたら、以下の質問をコピー&ペーストして詳細にご回答ください。他に共有したいことがあれば自由に記入してください。過去の仕事、プロジェクト、スキルなどの写真をお持ちの場合は、併せて共有いただくか、ポートフォリオやInstagramアカウントへのリンクなどをご提供ください。
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    1.取得予定のビザの種類、期間、有効期限。
      もちろん、日本国籍の方もご応募いただけます!
    2.現在日本にご滞在の場合:これまでどこに滞在し、何をしていましたか?
    3.まだ日本にご滞在されていない場合:ビザと航空券の手配が済みましたらご連絡ください。ビザのスポンサーシップは行っておりません。詳しくは、お近くの日本大使館にお問い合わせください。
    4.年齢
    5.関連するスキル、能力、興味。過去の仕事やボランティア経験。
    6.希望する滞在期間(最低2週間の滞在をお勧めします)
    7.旅行保険または基本的な医療保険に加入していますか?
    8.食物アレルギーや苦手な食べ物はありますか?

    他にご質問がございましたら、お気軽にメッセージをお送りください。
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    Hello!
    We live in a community space located in a small castle town. Five adults and six lively children share the home, and many people visit — locals, travelers, and friends from various places.

    We value daily interaction and conversation, sharing life through cooking together, eating at the table, cleaning, and tidying. On the days you join our activities, we share three meals together.

    We love nature and often spend time by the river or in the mountains, and enjoy activities in our rice fields and vegetable gardens. We are very excited to welcome Workaway guests and hope to share daily life, exchange cultures and languages, and enjoy learning about each other’s perspectives.

    This is a perfect place for those who enjoy children, cooking, and cultural exchange, and who want to experience daily life at a relaxed pace. You can enjoy activities like walks, gardening, and other daily life tasks while experiencing life in a castle town and the surrounding nature.

    If you are interested in joining us, please copy & paste the questions below and provide your answers. Feel free to share any additional information you like. If you have photos of past projects, work, or skills, please include them or provide links to a portfolio or social media account.

    1.Type, duration, and validity of your visa (of course, Japanese citizens are also welcome!).
    2.If you are currently in Japan: Where have you stayed and what have you been doing so far?
    3.If you are not yet in Japan: Please contact us once your visa and flight arrangements are ready. We do not provide visa sponsorship. Please check with your nearest Japanese embassy for details.
    4.Age
    5.Relevant skills, abilities, and interests. Past work or volunteer experience.
    6.Desired length of stay (we recommend at least 2 weeks).
    7.Do you have travel insurance or basic health coverage?
    8.Any food allergies or dietary restrictions?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to send us a message.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    LGBTQ
    Events & social
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Languages
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Drawing & painting
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Camping
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    竹田市には美しい川や滝、山など雄大な自然に囲まれています。
    特にこの付近の湧泉は有名で、いつでもおいしい湧水が手に入ります。

    また、農業が盛んな地域でもあるので、収穫作業などの農業イベントも開催される場合があります。

    シェアハウスの1階はコミュニティースペースになっており、食や音楽などのイベントも
    時々開催しています。

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    There are a lot of nature nearby like river, waterfall, mountains and etc.
    Since the spring water is quite clean here, you can drink water from some of the river. (Local people come and visit river to get the spring water.)
    When we have a free time, we can go to nature place together. Also, we can rent you a electronic bicycle too.

    Since our town is one of the famous place for farming, we have some farming event, like harvesting or planting.
    If you would like to join these local event, we are happy to assist you.

    Our sharehouse organizes some events. (Mainly about food!!!) A lot of local people visit our sharehouse. You can interact with them as well.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    活動内容:
    共用スペースの掃除や整理など、暮らしの中でのサポート
    一緒に料理をしたり、食事の片付けを手伝ったり
    子どもたちと遊んだり、散歩に出かけたり、日常の中で関わること

    活動時間:だいたい1日5時間程度(時間帯や内容は柔軟に相談可能)
    食事:活動に参加した日は3食提供します。
    休み:活動日は相談して決めます。

    必要なスキルや経験:特になし。子どもや料理、交流が好きな方歓迎。
    滞在中は、暮らしの中で自然に会話を楽しみながら、生活を分かち合うことが中心です。

    Workawayerの皆さんには、事業に関わる活動、宿泊客への対応、または宿泊客が利用するスペースでの作業をお願いすることはありません。
    滞在の主な目的は、日々の暮らしや文化交流、共に過ごす時間の体験にあります。

    Activities:
    Support in daily life, such as cleaning and tidying shared spaces
    Cooking together and helping with meal preparation and cleanup
    Spending time with children, playing, going for walks, and participating in everyday life

    Hours: About 4 hours per day (flexible, based on schedule and mutual agreement)
    Meals: 3 meals provided on days of participation
    Days off: To be discussed and agreed upon

    Skills and experience: None required. People who enjoy children, cooking, and cultural exchange are welcome.
    During your stay, the focus is on sharing daily life and enjoying conversations naturally while participating in household routines.

    Please note that Workawayers will not be asked to assist with any business-related activities or to help paying guests, or to work in spaces used by them.
    The main focus of your stay will be on personal daily life, cultural exchange, and shared experiences.

  • Languages spoken

    Japanese: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    シェアハウス内のゲストルームでの宿泊が可能です。(もし個室に空きがあれば、個室もご案内できます。)
    お風呂やトイレ、キッチンは共同です。

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    We provide a dormitory room (or private room if there is available room) in our sharehouse.
    Bathroom is shared with sharehouse members.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    私たちのシェアハウスは大分県竹田市にあります。
    最寄駅は豊後竹田駅。駅からシェアハウスまでは徒歩7分です。
    また、熊本空港からのバスは「花水月」というバス停で降りるのが便利です。バス停からシェアハウスまでは徒歩10分です。

    一番近いスーパーは徒歩1分、一番近い温泉は徒歩10分です。

    主な観光地は:
    ①岡城
    ②長湯温泉
    ③久住連山のトレッキング
    ④別府や湯布院へのデイトリップ

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    Our sharehouse is located in the heart of old town in Taketa, Oita.
    You can take a train to “Bungo-Taketa station” and walk just 7 minutes to our place.
    Or you can take a bus from Kumamoto airport to “Hanamizuki” bus stop and walk less than 10 minutes to our place.

    Nearest supermarket is 1 mins walk.
    Nearest hotspring is 10 mins walk.

    Main sightseeing nearby is :
    1. Oka castle
    2. Hotspring (Nagayu)
    3. Trekking (Kuju)
    4. You can go to Beppu or Yufuin, one of the famous hotspring town in Japan.

  • 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

    シェアハウスの1階にフリースペースがあります。wifiには常時接続できます。

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 214818376372

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Two young children stand at a wooden table, focused on food preparation. An adult observes them from behind. The kitchen appears cozy and warmly lit.
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The image depicts a kitchen with a table and chairs, featuring a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area, with a table and chairs in the center of the room.
The image shows a table with a plate of food, featuring a bowl of salad and a glass of water, set against a neutral background with no people or animals present.
The image shows a family dining table with a family of four, featuring a mother, father, and two children, posing for a photo, with a table and chairs in the background.

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