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***working/working holiday visa required***
***Priority to couple or who can drive ****
Welcome to Shimizu city in Shizuoka prefecture!
We are a family of six, with three sons (14, 10 and 7 years old) and a daugther (12 years old) living in a 100-year old traditional house in the city of Shimizu, near Shizuoka city and easily accessible from Tokyo by train.
We offer a Workaway experience with help at a orange farm , maintenance of our guesthouse and many other projects!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
While staying with us, you will have the opportunity to experience Japanese lifestyle as a member of our family, and interact with the community in Shimizu through activities, festivals and volunteering . You can ask us if you have any specific request for activities that you want to experience. You will also be able to practice your Japanese and learn new skills.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
The works we order depends on season. These are example.
Orange farm job (picking orange, cut brunch, maintanace of farm)
Bamboo forest (Cutting bamboo, dick bamboo shoots(Takenoko))
We are providing at least minimum wage for every hour of help. (need working visa)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be able to stay in our guesthouse in your own room. The guesthouse has a common area with a kitchen and all the appliances you need to cook, three shower rooms and three restrooms. There is also a TV and some games that are available for use. Near the guesthouse, you can find a supermarket open 24/7, a convenience store and a few restaurants as well. You will be responsible for making your own food.
What else ...
Our guesthouse is located close to a train station which has easy access to the city center of Shizuoka as well as other cities like Fuji, Fujinomiya or Hamamatsu. We can also lend you bicycles if you wish to travel around the city. You will have the opportunity to visit a tea farm, a wasabi farm, Mt Fuji and many other things during your time off.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 235948637557
Feedback (25)
21 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miron & Ebru) for host
We had a great time with Yuko-san and Taiki-san! They let us stay at their house and we had lots of fun eating together and playing with their children. The rest of the time we stayed at their guesthouse which is in real traditional japanese style. Because of the weather we had little work to do and lots of free time. We helped in the bamboo… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Léo & Ariane) for host
Yukkosan and Taikisan hosted us really warmly during two weeks.
Because of the weather, we couldn’t work at the farm more than 2 days so we had a lot of free time.
We asked for some job to do and they kindly introduced us to one of their friend who own a coffee nearby and needed help. It was a lovely meeting for us and we had such a good time!… read more
Because of the weather, we couldn’t work at the farm more than 2 days so we had a lot of free time.
We asked for some job to do and they kindly introduced us to one of their friend who own a coffee nearby and needed help. It was a lovely meeting for us and we had such a good time!… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Léo & Ariane)
最初は農園の手伝いをお願いしたかったのですが、雨が続いたのと私の本業が忙しすぎたため、
急遽ドッグカフェをやっている友人の手伝いをお願いしました。
壁の塗装やカフェの営業の手伝いを熱心にやってくれました。
日本の文化も良く理解してくれていて、とても礼儀正しく助かりました。
本当にありがとう！！！
急遽ドッグカフェをやっている友人の手伝いをお願いしました。
壁の塗装やカフェの営業の手伝いを熱心にやってくれました。
日本の文化も良く理解してくれていて、とても礼儀正しく助かりました。
本当にありがとう！！！
(Excellent
)
10 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Victoria & Michelle) for host
We had the pleasure of staying with Taiki and Yukko for about three weeks, and it was an unforgettable experience. They, along with their wonderful children and friends, made us feel incredibly welcome. The work itself was enjoyable—simple yet fun—and one of the highlights was helping out with a "horror event," which was hands down one of the… read more
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21 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miron & Ebru) for host
We had a great time with Yuko-san and Taiki-san! They let us stay at their house and we had lots of fun eating together and playing with their children. The rest of the time we stayed at their guesthouse which is in real traditional japanese style. Because of the weather we had little work to do and lots of free time. We helped in the bamboo… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Léo & Ariane) for host
Yukkosan and Taikisan hosted us really warmly during two weeks.
Because of the weather, we couldn’t work at the farm more than 2 days so we had a lot of free time.
We asked for some job to do and they kindly introduced us to one of their friend who own a coffee nearby and needed help. It was a lovely meeting for us and we had such a good time!… read more
Because of the weather, we couldn’t work at the farm more than 2 days so we had a lot of free time.
We asked for some job to do and they kindly introduced us to one of their friend who own a coffee nearby and needed help. It was a lovely meeting for us and we had such a good time!… read more
17 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Léo & Ariane)
最初は農園の手伝いをお願いしたかったのですが、雨が続いたのと私の本業が忙しすぎたため、
急遽ドッグカフェをやっている友人の手伝いをお願いしました。
壁の塗装やカフェの営業の手伝いを熱心にやってくれました。
日本の文化も良く理解してくれていて、とても礼儀正しく助かりました。
本当にありがとう！！！
急遽ドッグカフェをやっている友人の手伝いをお願いしました。
壁の塗装やカフェの営業の手伝いを熱心にやってくれました。
日本の文化も良く理解してくれていて、とても礼儀正しく助かりました。
本当にありがとう！！！
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Victoria & Michelle) for host
We had the pleasure of staying with Taiki and Yukko for about three weeks, and it was an unforgettable experience. They, along with their wonderful children and friends, made us feel incredibly welcome. The work itself was enjoyable—simple yet fun—and one of the highlights was helping out with a "horror event," which was hands down one of the… read more
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Claire & Vincent) for host
Taiki and Yukko welcomed us for more than a month in their beautiful guest house. It was a pleasure to spend time with them and meet the whole family. It was our first workaway and we couldn't have dreamed of anything better. We will keep wonderful memories of these moments shared together!
The work on the orange farm was difficult, but the… read more
The work on the orange farm was difficult, but the… read more
20 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Oscar & Andrea) for host
I was here while Corona was going on, and Taiki was the only one who allowed me and other strand travelers to stay in his guesthouse. The hotel is beautiful, has nearby markets, and you can see the fuji from the room just when you wake up, it's such an incredible thing.
Shizuoka is a great place to stay, I did not got bored in 1 month of stay.… read more
Shizuoka is a great place to stay, I did not got bored in 1 month of stay.… read more
20 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca & Jeffery)
They are amazing. Fran is very polite and quick learner. She is so kind that she try to understand our poor English.
JD makes us laugh anytime. He can make the atmosphere blight. I have invited many workawayers in this 5 years.
But I never laughed in the first time meeting.
I'm sure they make anybody happy.
Thank you, JD and Fran!!!
JD makes us laugh anytime. He can make the atmosphere blight. I have invited many workawayers in this 5 years.
But I never laughed in the first time meeting.
I'm sure they make anybody happy.
Thank you, JD and Fran!!!
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Francesca & Jeffery) for host
We spent two weeks at Taiki's guesthouse. He was the most gracious host. The guest house was very beautiful traditional and authentic japanse style. The view of mount Fuji from our room was breath taking. We got to experience the culture meeting locals for conversational english classes, tea ceremony and cooking class. We could definetly of stayed… read more
9 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Loan & Laure) for host
We really enjoyed our 3 weeks at this guesthouse in Shizuoka. The house itself is traditional but fully replenished, very convenient and close to the transports. Also, you wake up every day with a view on Fujisan.
The job is not difficult at all, especially because we were there in the "low season."
The Host ( Taiki ) is friendly and available, we… read more
The job is not difficult at all, especially because we were there in the "low season."
The Host ( Taiki ) is friendly and available, we… read more
27 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
She is open minded and make us happy.
Her communication skill is really good. She has asked anything what she don't know.
So we didn't have any miss understanding.
She keeps always smile, so our family and my friends had happy time.
Thank you.
Her communication skill is really good. She has asked anything what she don't know.
So we didn't have any miss understanding.
She keeps always smile, so our family and my friends had happy time.
Thank you.
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Taiki and Yukko were very lovely people and I am grateful to them for letting me stay in their home for a week. All of their children are kind, funny and welcoming. Akemi, Taiki's mother, was also lovely and funny. I will say that I wasn't always clear on when exactly I was working and when I had time off, the communication was slightly lacking. I… read more
27 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
They are so nice. They learned very quick what they should do.
Very polite, keep rule and know manner of Japan.
And their talking of their background and their country is so interesting.
And they are very kind to my children.
Not only me but also my friends get interested in their nation and want to visit.
We really thank them.
Very polite, keep rule and know manner of Japan.
And their talking of their background and their country is so interesting.
And they are very kind to my children.
Not only me but also my friends get interested in their nation and want to visit.
We really thank them.
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
Taiki, his family and people from the guesthouse were very welcoming and helpful during our stay here. The guesthouse is a place for people to meet, have English conversation or cooking class. We enjoyed our stay there, it is brand new place with very local feeling. We had a chance to go to Fujinomiya and also we learnt a lot about Shizuoka tea,… read more
16 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam & Henry )
Sam and Henry helped my guest house to establish.
The main job was making site on booking system. Their job was more than we expect, and very quick.
Addition to these jobs, they help our event.
They are very friendly and take part in our community.
Every my friends got happy to take time with this couple.
We could invite so nice workawayers.
The main job was making site on booking system. Their job was more than we expect, and very quick.
Addition to these jobs, they help our event.
They are very friendly and take part in our community.
Every my friends got happy to take time with this couple.
We could invite so nice workawayers.
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sam & Henry ) for host
Review for Taiki!
We had a great experience living in the Guesthouse for three weeks. While staying there, we helped Taiki build a bamboo wall, created a guest manual and profile, and participated in a few English lessons. Taiki was very accommodating, and quick to help us if any need arose. The guest house itself is beautiful, and was a very… read more
We had a great experience living in the Guesthouse for three weeks. While staying there, we helped Taiki build a bamboo wall, created a guest manual and profile, and participated in a few English lessons. Taiki was very accommodating, and quick to help us if any need arose. The guest house itself is beautiful, and was a very… read more
18 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Berenice & Lucio)
Thank you, Lucio and Berence!!
It was too much rain, so it might be boring. If you could explore around Shizuoka...
We and my friends gonna be satisfied with your Mexican food.
I will work harder and get so much money that all of family can travel to Mexico to eat real one.
We appreciate you a lot!!
It was too much rain, so it might be boring. If you could explore around Shizuoka...
We and my friends gonna be satisfied with your Mexican food.
I will work harder and get so much money that all of family can travel to Mexico to eat real one.
We appreciate you a lot!!
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Berenice & Lucio) for host
We had an amazing experience as workawayers thanks to you guys! Thank you for always being so kind with us, we always had funny and exciting days with the kids, they are all very creative and talented, we miss them so much ^.^
thanks to Yukko for kindly teaching us a lot about Japanese, your handwriting is so beautiful!! and thanks to Taiki for… read more
thanks to Yukko for kindly teaching us a lot about Japanese, your handwriting is so beautiful!! and thanks to Taiki for… read more
24 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Piroska & Zsófia)
Thank you, Pipi and Zophie!!
After you left my home, Kino looked for you and wait you come back.
We are very glad you help us with positive working. And you enjoyed my home town.
We are very surprised how smart Hungarian students are.
Maybe I will look for business partner in Hungary.
Keep in touch, and see you again!
After you left my home, Kino looked for you and wait you come back.
We are very glad you help us with positive working. And you enjoyed my home town.
We are very surprised how smart Hungarian students are.
Maybe I will look for business partner in Hungary.
Keep in touch, and see you again!
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Piroska & Zsófia) for host
We can absolutely recommend this place. Taiki, Yukko, Yoshi, Aina, Atto, Kino and Akemi, all of them were really kind and friendly with us from the first moment. We truly felt that we are members of their wonderful family! Taking care of children was rather fun than work, we really enjoyed playing with them. Household chorses were also fun, they… read more
30 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Octavian & Mihaela)
They are so nice and helpful than we expected.
Kids got familiar with them in 5 minutes from they met.
House works and Gardening are perfect.
Addition to that, the experiences they told are very interesting, and we could find that this world and people are so exciting.
They are very good at caring and playing kids. During their stay, my home is… read more
Kids got familiar with them in 5 minutes from they met.
House works and Gardening are perfect.
Addition to that, the experiences they told are very interesting, and we could find that this world and people are so exciting.
They are very good at caring and playing kids. During their stay, my home is… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Octavian & Mihaela) for host
The only sad thing was staying only 9 days with this absolutely amazing and lovely family! The family are so welcoming, generous and fun to-be-with people! The children are adorable and we felt like taking a grandparents role :relaxed:. They are very at ease with new people and always curious and keen to learn and play.
Everyone welcomed us into… read more
Everyone welcomed us into… read more
18 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maggie & Martin) for host
Thank you, for sharing your lives and home with us. We shall always remember the wonderful games with Yoshi, Aina, Atto and little Kino, and the delicious meals at the end of the day.
This is a varied workaway opportunity, but basically, the situation is that of a busy, lively family. Any help you can give Taiki and Yuko is welcomed, and you can… read more
This is a varied workaway opportunity, but basically, the situation is that of a busy, lively family. Any help you can give Taiki and Yuko is welcomed, and you can… read more
28 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnès & Maxime)
We really thank to you.
You always care my kids and work hard for our house.
You said "the works are easy."
But it was so helpful for us.
Clean rooms, fed to Kino, Cooking dinner, Babysitting and more.
You did them before we order.
We are sorry that we couldn't do something special for you.
I hope my kids visit you and learn more… read more
You always care my kids and work hard for our house.
You said "the works are easy."
But it was so helpful for us.
Clean rooms, fed to Kino, Cooking dinner, Babysitting and more.
You did them before we order.
We are sorry that we couldn't do something special for you.
I hope my kids visit you and learn more… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Agnès & Maxime) for host
We spent 10 great days with the Mizukami’s family ! Our activies were : keeping the house clean, preparing the diner twice a week, walking to Yoshi’s school with him, looking after and playing with Atto few hours per day, and sometimes Kino also.
From the moment we arrived, Yukiko and Taiki did everything to make us feel at home. Yoshi, Aina,… read more
From the moment we arrived, Yukiko and Taiki did everything to make us feel at home. Yoshi, Aina,… read more
26 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean-Marc & Estelle Manon)
Thank you Jean-Marc and Estelle.
I could learn about education. Your analyzation of Yoshi's school is very interesting.
Addition to that, I could know about your country. It was my pleasure.
We will check your Blog. Good luck to your Journey!!!
See you!!
I could learn about education. Your analyzation of Yoshi's school is very interesting.
Addition to that, I could know about your country. It was my pleasure.
We will check your Blog. Good luck to your Journey!!!
See you!!
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Marc & Estelle Manon) for host
We stayed 10 days with this great Japanese family and learned a lot about their daily routines as well as the Japanese culture as such. We helped with the kids and the house keeping. We got the chance to visit Yoshi’s school which was very interesting. The traditional food we could taste together with them was lovely. We really enjoyed our time… read more
26 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Thank you Anna!
It was very good memory. Yukko was so happy to go to festival with you taking Yukata.
Your passion to learn other culture is really great. And you care kids very kindly.
We respect your parents. I wish Aina would be like you in the future.
Come again when you visit Japan!
It was very good memory. Yukko was so happy to go to festival with you taking Yukata.
Your passion to learn other culture is really great. And you care kids very kindly.
We respect your parents. I wish Aina would be like you in the future.
Come again when you visit Japan!
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I had a great time staying with the Mizukami family for about three weeks. Beside helping out Taikis wife Yukko in different household chores, I looked after their lovely children. The family's kindness and lively nature made me immediately feel at home. They always involved me in their activities and I also had the chance to get to know a lot of… read more
26 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lise)
Thank you Lise.
All of members of the camp remind the crepe.
It was very special dish.
And you treat kids very well. Yes, you are a teacher!!
I hope the experience works on your job in France.
See you someday!!
All of members of the camp remind the crepe.
It was very special dish.
And you treat kids very well. Yes, you are a teacher!!
I hope the experience works on your job in France.
See you someday!!
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lise) for host
I spent two weeks with the Mizukami family and I had a lot of fun.
Taiki, Yukko and Akemi are very welcoming and the kids are adorable. I had to walk with Yoshi to school on the morning, to help with the dishes and laundry and to take care of the absolutly cute Kino on the evening. I tried to talk in english with Yoshi, Aina and Atto. At first… read more
Taiki, Yukko and Akemi are very welcoming and the kids are adorable. I had to walk with Yoshi to school on the morning, to help with the dishes and laundry and to take care of the absolutly cute Kino on the evening. I tried to talk in english with Yoshi, Aina and Atto. At first… read more
3 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Youri)
Thank you for the Feedback and Gifts!!!
Many Yoshi's friends play with the deck.
Yoshi said Ulyss is the best workayer. Because he always played with me after dinner.
It was first time for us to invite family account.
But I feel happy kids get interested in other countries and friends over the sea.
See you again!!!
Many Yoshi's friends play with the deck.
Yoshi said Ulyss is the best workayer. Because he always played with me after dinner.
It was first time for us to invite family account.
But I feel happy kids get interested in other countries and friends over the sea.
See you again!!!
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Youri) for host
We had an amazing experience staying with the Mizukami family (only two months after their lovely baby Kino was born, lucky us !) What a memorable time we had living as family members, taking part in Golden Week celebrations amongst family and friends, visiting the beautiful region with Akemi and her friends, having great conversations over… read more
3 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (w13531)
Thank you for the Feedback.
It was very interesting dates.
We really thank you help to care kids and washing dishes.
After you leave, we start eat a lot of vegetables, but mayonnaise...
Alles gute!!
It was very interesting dates.
We really thank you help to care kids and washing dishes.
After you leave, we start eat a lot of vegetables, but mayonnaise...
Alles gute!!
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (w13531) for host
We loved staying at the family and had a lot of fun playing with the kids. The great balance between staying at the family giving them a helping hand and the guesthouse in a more rural area, where you can go hiking and do some farmwork, let the 2 weeks we have been there pass very quickly. please keep in mind that shizuoka is not a touristy place… read more
3 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Boris & Leonie)
Sorry for late Reply.
Yukinobu grows up well.
It passed a half year already. Your help was really big for us.
Also Mr Matsunaga thanks a lot your help.
We could stay together more...
Come again!
Yukinobu grows up well.
It passed a half year already. Your help was really big for us.
Also Mr Matsunaga thanks a lot your help.
We could stay together more...
Come again!
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Boris & Leonie) for host
Taiki and his family are great! When we visited Japan, they couldn't host us because of the delivery of the baby. Even though, they helped us getting into another house. When we were there, Taiki visited us, and took us to his house and family for a couple of days. They were amazing! So friendly and helpfull. The kids are really nice to play with.… read more
28 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (WesleyChantale)
Thank you! Did you recover?
We often use the deck.
I'm sure that Yoshi visit you to eat the ice cream.
See you!
We often use the deck.
I'm sure that Yoshi visit you to eat the ice cream.
See you!
(Excellent)
28 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (WesleyChantale) for host
We stayed with Taiki and its family 3 weeks in Dec 2015. It was our best month during our Japan trip! Yuko and Taiki are lovely, and their children so nice and funny. They are open minded.
They really shared a lot with us, and we felt like part of their family.
It was a real pleasure to help them in their beautiful traditional house.
I'm sure… read more
They really shared a lot with us, and we felt like part of their family.
It was a real pleasure to help them in their beautiful traditional house.
I'm sure… read more
3 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (ainsan) for host
Oh my gosh! This was our first experience of workaway as well as Japan. And both experiences were incredibly better than we even have been expecting.
We went to the host family but now we have frends in Japan who helped us to understand Japanese culture and traditions. We were very welcomed and felt like a members of Taiki's family. He is very… read more
We went to the host family but now we have frends in Japan who helped us to understand Japanese culture and traditions. We were very welcomed and felt like a members of Taiki's family. He is very… read more
17 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ribouillault)
Thank you!
We could learn many difference of culture.
It was really good experience for my kids.
I hope we or my kids could visit you someday.
Keep in touch!
We could learn many difference of culture.
It was really good experience for my kids.
I hope we or my kids could visit you someday.
Keep in touch!
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ribouillault) for host
Living with Taiki,Yukiko,Yoshitomo,Aina,and Atsuhito was an incredible amazing experience, something that i was beyond my expectations.
I felt as i was part of the family and the kids are just awesome and i miss you all.
Fishing at night, eating homemade japanese cooking, playing with the kids, meeting friends and family, discovering japanese… read more
I felt as i was part of the family and the kids are just awesome and i miss you all.
Fishing at night, eating homemade japanese cooking, playing with the kids, meeting friends and family, discovering japanese… read more
22 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (IsmaelMontse)
Gracias!!! We are welcome you whenever.
Please be host when my kids grew up and visit you as workawayer.
Please be host when my kids grew up and visit you as workawayer.
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (IsmaelMontse) for host
Taiki and his family will always be our family in Japan. The are the kindest family we have ever met.
Their kids are really nice, funny and very very happy! We already miss them. We enjoyed talking in English with them and spending a lot of time together.
We could see many different Japanese traditional things thanks to them: cherry blossom,… read more
Their kids are really nice, funny and very very happy! We already miss them. We enjoyed talking in English with them and spending a lot of time together.
We could see many different Japanese traditional things thanks to them: cherry blossom,… read more
