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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
1 May 2025
Reply rate
97.9 %
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Feedback
27
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This account is managed by Tomohiro, Tetsuya and Yukimi.
We are a hostel, which is the survivor hostel from pandemic in the bay area of Heda, Shizuoka prefecture.
West Izu, where our hostel is located, has both a pretty view on the deep blue sea and the green mountains. If you are lucky you might be able to spot the famous Mt. Fuji surrounded by the magical colours of the sunset.
Heda is a very small and comfy town with only about 2000 inhabitants, but every single one is super friendly and welcoming. If you need a break from the big and busy cities like Osaka or Tokyo, this peaceful and quiet place is probably the right one for you.
We usually hire Workawayers for 2weeks to 4weeks and longer staying is negotiable.
We’re looking forward to enjoy working and relaxing with you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
-You can enjoy local community deeply at hostel
-You can enjoy public hot spring (Onsen), we can offer you a ticket for cheaper than usualHost offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
The Visa that allows you to work and get wage in Japan is needed.
(For example, Working Holiday Visa)
-cleaning
-bed making
-cooking
-food serving
-traveling in this town and taking picture
-etc (whatever needs to be done)
-enjoying everything together
We pay wage according to regulation in Shizuoka prefecture.
(Minimum wage in Shizuoka is ¥1,034- per hour, 1th October 2024 launched)
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Beginner
Indonesian: Beginner
Accommodation
We provide accommodation for free.
You will sleep in a bed in our company accommodation.
What else ...
You can enjoy swimming (only in summer time), fishing, camping, mountain hiking, watching Mt. Fuji through sunset sea, onsen and more in the area that our hostel is located in.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
In front of our building,there are public free parkings.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 244697867116
Feedback (13)
15 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mirjam) for host
This hostel is a wonderful place to work! The village is so peaceful and charming. From the very first day, I felt so welcomed and met the kindest of people 😊 Yukimi is lovely and understanding and Joe is a very fun and reliable flatmate. Both helped and taught me a lot and I am happy that we became more than just coworkers. The tasks were really… read more
15 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam)
She worked very hard.
She did a thorough job of cleaning every nook and cranny.
She has a personality that likes to please people.
She naturally develops friendships and gets familiar with the staff.
She will surely become a reliable friend.I'm happy that we met.
I want you to visit again
She did a thorough job of cleaning every nook and cranny.
She has a personality that likes to please people.
She naturally develops friendships and gets familiar with the staff.
She will surely become a reliable friend.I'm happy that we met.
I want you to visit again
(Excellent
)
26 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonatan)
He was very interested in Japanese culture, and I was impressed by his positive and eager attitude to learning new cultures.
He also improved his Japanese language faster than other work-away students, which shows that he was studying Japanese diligently every day.
He has a good sense of humor and a mischievous personality, which allows him to… read more
He also improved his Japanese language faster than other work-away students, which shows that he was studying Japanese diligently every day.
He has a good sense of humor and a mischievous personality, which allows him to… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jonatan) for host
Had a wonderful time! And became good friends xD
I only worked with Japanese people, and they speak a low/moderate amount of english. Which i think was great! Japanese practice yo.
Small workload: 32 hours a month. 1-3 hours each work day. Much free time
Mostly cleaning. Sometimes work in garden and other small tasks.
Charming small… read more
I only worked with Japanese people, and they speak a low/moderate amount of english. Which i think was great! Japanese practice yo.
Small workload: 32 hours a month. 1-3 hours each work day. Much free time
Mostly cleaning. Sometimes work in garden and other small tasks.
Charming small… read more
8 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I stayed in Heda for 2 weeks helping with cleaning and room preparation, it was my first Workaway experience and I really enjoyed it. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, I enjoyed chatting and spending time with them, even though my Japanese is poor they put in lots of effort to talk with me. I was invited to their birthday celebration… read more
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(4.8)
Communication:
(4.8)
15 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mirjam) for host
This hostel is a wonderful place to work! The village is so peaceful and charming. From the very first day, I felt so welcomed and met the kindest of people 😊 Yukimi is lovely and understanding and Joe is a very fun and reliable flatmate. Both helped and taught me a lot and I am happy that we became more than just coworkers. The tasks were really… read more
15 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam)
She worked very hard.
She did a thorough job of cleaning every nook and cranny.
She has a personality that likes to please people.
She naturally develops friendships and gets familiar with the staff.
She will surely become a reliable friend.I'm happy that we met.
I want you to visit again
She did a thorough job of cleaning every nook and cranny.
She has a personality that likes to please people.
She naturally develops friendships and gets familiar with the staff.
She will surely become a reliable friend.I'm happy that we met.
I want you to visit again
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonatan)
He was very interested in Japanese culture, and I was impressed by his positive and eager attitude to learning new cultures.
He also improved his Japanese language faster than other work-away students, which shows that he was studying Japanese diligently every day.
He has a good sense of humor and a mischievous personality, which allows him to… read more
He also improved his Japanese language faster than other work-away students, which shows that he was studying Japanese diligently every day.
He has a good sense of humor and a mischievous personality, which allows him to… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jonatan) for host
Had a wonderful time! And became good friends xD
I only worked with Japanese people, and they speak a low/moderate amount of english. Which i think was great! Japanese practice yo.
Small workload: 32 hours a month. 1-3 hours each work day. Much free time
Mostly cleaning. Sometimes work in garden and other small tasks.
Charming small… read more
I only worked with Japanese people, and they speak a low/moderate amount of english. Which i think was great! Japanese practice yo.
Small workload: 32 hours a month. 1-3 hours each work day. Much free time
Mostly cleaning. Sometimes work in garden and other small tasks.
Charming small… read more
8 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
I stayed in Heda for 2 weeks helping with cleaning and room preparation, it was my first Workaway experience and I really enjoyed it. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, I enjoyed chatting and spending time with them, even though my Japanese is poor they put in lots of effort to talk with me. I was invited to their birthday celebration… read more
6 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
This was an amazing place to work! I felt so lucky living and working in Heda for the 3 weeks I was there. The work was cleaning the showers/toilets and bed-making, working average 2/3 hours. The staff are great people! Kind and fun to work with. You can use the bikes they give you to cycle around Heda and explore the area. You can spend your… read more
31 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina & Romana)
Thank you for coming.
They helped us in many situation here with good quality.
Even though it was not so very time, they cleaned quickly and made their best.
We have our house rule and they obeyed it, which is helpful for us.
They love coffee, ordered everyday and we need to make however even it was really practice for us.
Thank you for coming and… read more
They helped us in many situation here with good quality.
Even though it was not so very time, they cleaned quickly and made their best.
We have our house rule and they obeyed it, which is helpful for us.
They love coffee, ordered everyday and we need to make however even it was really practice for us.
Thank you for coming and… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Hayato) for host
My partner Ella and I spent an amazing time in Tomohiro's hostel!. We stayed for 4 days before we had to leave due to the coronavirus outbreak :( But even in those few days Tomohiro and other staff's warm hospitality made us feel like we were home and like a part of his family. The locals were extremely friendly too and all in all, it was such a… read more
19 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Thank you for coming.
She was very affectionate, always kept smiling.
and was very polite and polite.
She seems to be good at making latte with espresso machines and drawing so I think she can play an active role in Japanese guest houses and hostels.
She was very affectionate, always kept smiling.
and was very polite and polite.
She seems to be good at making latte with espresso machines and drawing so I think she can play an active role in Japanese guest houses and hostels.
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik)
He is very serious and supportive.
He got ready every day at a set time and started cleaning. As a matter of course, he is very dependable man since he always finished the cleaning with the same quality in time and cooperating even outside of work hours.
In addition to these, he is very eager to study. Despite not studying Japanese at school, he… read more
He got ready every day at a set time and started cleaning. As a matter of course, he is very dependable man since he always finished the cleaning with the same quality in time and cooperating even outside of work hours.
In addition to these, he is very eager to study. Despite not studying Japanese at school, he… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Anne did clean very quickly and sometimes she helped us even if her daily work has been already finished.
She sometimes got shy and refrain from doing something.
However those points are her personality and it made our guest happy.
Totally she made good atmosphere here.
Thank you very much, have a good future!
She sometimes got shy and refrain from doing something.
However those points are her personality and it made our guest happy.
Totally she made good atmosphere here.
Thank you very much, have a good future!
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Garin) for host
This is an amazing spot away from the big cities. The accommodation itself is one of the best that I've stayed at on my travels and feels more like a boutique hotel than hostel. Tomohiro san (the owner) is very friendly and always invited us to get involved with the numerous events that they hosted. Kohei san (general manager) is a very talented… read more
13 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Garin)
His present here was quite big merit for us.
He cleaned rooms, lounge and so on really well and was always trying to help us.
Even though he is not good at speaking our language, he tried to speak and practice everyday.
In addition, he gave us many advises in order to enhance our service and to gather customer here.
Those things were really good… read more
He cleaned rooms, lounge and so on really well and was always trying to help us.
Even though he is not good at speaking our language, he tried to speak and practice everyday.
In addition, he gave us many advises in order to enhance our service and to gather customer here.
Those things were really good… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Seb & Gabrielle) for host
The small little town of Japan,
As a movie; colorfull and picturesque!
Tomohiro is a courageous and creative entrepreneur. He got a modern vision, and created a fantastic hotel in a magic town.
There is a new generation, and the project is one of its result.
It's an inspiring place, I recommand to go,help and give all what you have, you will… read more
As a movie; colorfull and picturesque!
Tomohiro is a courageous and creative entrepreneur. He got a modern vision, and created a fantastic hotel in a magic town.
There is a new generation, and the project is one of its result.
It's an inspiring place, I recommand to go,help and give all what you have, you will… read more
14 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ranah)
Thanks you for coming to Heda, Ranah.
At first, I highly recommend to select her if you need strong help for your place.
She was helping us very powerfully!
She kept communicating with local people and she was loved so much by them.
She worked very hard always.
I wanted to spend time more, maybe nest time!
see you gain in near future!
Thanks… read more
At first, I highly recommend to select her if you need strong help for your place.
She was helping us very powerfully!
She kept communicating with local people and she was loved so much by them.
She worked very hard always.
I wanted to spend time more, maybe nest time!
see you gain in near future!
Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ranah) for host
This is my first workaway and I'm very happy that I did it here. Tomohiro san's idealistic vision not only for the hostel but for the whole town is farsighted, and truly amazing. I salute to this man! Kohei, the hostel manager is nice as well. Kaho san cooks very delicious food and is very likeable. The people at the town is very kind and… read more
14 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra, thank you for coming to Heda and the Hostel.
We are very glad to see you.
she helped so much and always made us very happy with her cute smile.
and she worked as a model of PR pictures of our hostel!
I hope to see you again and eat very delicious spider crab.
Thank you again, Alexandra.
We are very glad to see you.
she helped so much and always made us very happy with her cute smile.
and she worked as a model of PR pictures of our hostel!
I hope to see you again and eat very delicious spider crab.
Thank you again, Alexandra.
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I stayed at the hostel for more than one month and it was the best decision I could have ever made. Since arriving there the owner of the hostel, the staff and helpers made me feel like home pretty fast.
Every meal is provided, so you'll have time to spend it with them and you'll also learn a lot about Japanese dishes and culture. Sometimes we… read more
Every meal is provided, so you'll have time to spend it with them and you'll also learn a lot about Japanese dishes and culture. Sometimes we… read more
15 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brandon) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and I wouldn't trade my time with Tomohiro and his staff for anyone else. The work is easy, there are some busy weekends but overall it's an excellent Workaway location. You get to meet a lot of people coming in and out of the hostel, see the amazing sights around Heda, and connect with locals. I'm definitely… read more
10 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brandon)
He helped us really well and had good communication with people here.
He is good at taking picture and we are using some of them on SNS.
He is good at taking picture and we are using some of them on SNS.
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurelija & Edvinas)
At first, accepting them was one of the best choices since I started my hostel.
They are very friendly, open minded, hard workers and reliable.
Edvinas is very powerful and gentle guy who can cook very well.
Aurelija is beautiful and sensible girl.
They both have strong sense of responsibility.
I hope that they will come back again.
Thanks you… read more
They are very friendly, open minded, hard workers and reliable.
Edvinas is very powerful and gentle guy who can cook very well.
Aurelija is beautiful and sensible girl.
They both have strong sense of responsibility.
I hope that they will come back again.
Thanks you… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aurelija & Edvinas) for host
Breathtaking experience in Heda! This was our first Workaway ever and we can't be more grateful to Tomohiro-san and the team for this wonderful time.
We stayed in Heda for 5 weeks, the work was easy and we had a lot of time in the afternoons to explore the West Izu villages. Free accommodation, meals, bikes and discounted drinks are available to… read more
We stayed in Heda for 5 weeks, the work was easy and we had a lot of time in the afternoons to explore the West Izu villages. Free accommodation, meals, bikes and discounted drinks are available to… read more
22 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Giagi ) for host
This is a hidden gem in a small town called Heda. The experience is so raw and unique and living there is a blessing. Been there for more than a month, i became a local although sometimes i was the only foreigner in this quiet town. Really a must when you are workawaying in Japan. Thank you guys all my best wishes
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Giagi )
Sokratis is open minded, funny, smart and handsome guy.
He worked very hard and helped very much at our place.
He cooked nice foods for us.
I wanted him to be here forever if it's possible..
Thank you for being here together.
I hope to see you again.
He worked very hard and helped very much at our place.
He cooked nice foods for us.
I wanted him to be here forever if it's possible..
Thank you for being here together.
I hope to see you again.
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ben & Julia) for host
We stayed at Tomohiro's hostel for around two weeks.
The work was easy. We helped with painting, cleaning and preparing for the opening of the hostel.
Everyone there was really nice and friendly.
Heda is a very small but lovely village next to the sea and surrounded by mountains. The bay is really beatiful with clear water and a nice little… read more
The work was easy. We helped with painting, cleaning and preparing for the opening of the hostel.
Everyone there was really nice and friendly.
Heda is a very small but lovely village next to the sea and surrounded by mountains. The bay is really beatiful with clear water and a nice little… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
I was very helped by Kevin.
He is a kind, open-minded, clever and funny person.
He can always work hard and complete the work with high quality.
I enjoyed every lunch and dinner and Onsen every time.
I hope that he could come back again.
Thanks for coming our place, Kevin.
He is a kind, open-minded, clever and funny person.
He can always work hard and complete the work with high quality.
I enjoyed every lunch and dinner and Onsen every time.
I hope that he could come back again.
Thanks for coming our place, Kevin.
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Teun)
I really appreciate Tony for working hard, communicating well, making us so relaxed.
He is open minded person and I was helped so much during he stayed in our hostel.
I highly recommend him to work together if you need really help.
He can take action by himself with recognizing what to do.
I wanted him to join as a permanent staff.
Thanks Tony.
He is open minded person and I was helped so much during he stayed in our hostel.
I highly recommend him to work together if you need really help.
He can take action by himself with recognizing what to do.
I wanted him to join as a permanent staff.
Thanks Tony.
(Excellent)
