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24 Apr 2024
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Description
Come ski/snowboard in the mountains of Japan!
We run a small lodge in the mountains of Gunma, Minakami. Minakami is a mountain town about 1 hour away from Tokyo by train. It is famous for year round outdoor activities especially ski/snowboard, rafting, and canyoneering. It has bars and restaurants and a great community of Japanese and foreigners who love nature and the outdoors. It is centrally located with a train/bullettrain station offering easy access to other ski towns or famous places like Tokyo and Kyoto.
We are offering free accommodation and 900 - 1,500 yen per hour depending on experience and how long you intend to stay.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My wife an I purchased and renovated the lodge ourselves. You can learn about running a lodge, art, DIY, woodwork, home renovation, and japan style mountain life.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We mainly want help with cleaning the lodge between guests. We usually only have guests on the weekend, so you will have most weekdays to ski/snowboard , explore our area, or take the train to different parts of Japan. If you want to make extra money during the week then we can always use help with maintenance projects or around the house.
We are offering free accommodation and 900 - 1,500 yen per hour depending on experience and how long you intend to stay.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
A great place for 日本人 to practice their English before moving abroad!
Accommodation
Our lodge is divided into lodging space and staff living space. We live in the house next door and there is no other staff, so you will have a bedroom, bathroom, shower and large kitchen to yourself. We also have a 2 seat kei truck that you can drive if you have an international drivers permit.
What else ...
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a lot of free time to ski/snowboard!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have great Wifi and private space, You will have plenty of time time to work or study on weekdays.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Saturdays and Sundays from 10-4 , more work is available when desired.
Feedback
His personality is modest and relaxed, He was very easy to work and live with.
