The image depicts a snow-covered outdoor sauna with a glass door, situated in a snowy landscape, featuring a chimney and surrounded by trees.
A modern black building stands amidst heavy snowfall, surrounded by deep snowdrifts. Pine trees rise behind, and soft snowflakes continuously fall, creating a peaceful winter scene.
Two snowboarders stand on a snowy mountain slope under a bright blue sky. Bare trees frame the scene, while distant peaks stretch out across the horizon.
The image depicts two Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, sitting on rocks in a rocky area, surrounded by mist and snow.
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Join our boutique family lodge and enjoy a unique Japow experience in Niigata, Japan

  • Last activity : 30 Dec 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi Workawayers,
    We run a a boutique lodge situated in one of Japan's snowiest regions Myoko Kogen sitting at the base of Myoko Suginohara ski resort and we aim to offer our guest a unique Japow experience.
    We have expanded to add a small self contained house and a restaurant located right in the middle of town next to the local onsen (hot springs). Our family has lived in this village on and off for the last seven years and have come to call this there second home.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are an Australian family based in a small Japanese village so immerse yourself in the Japanese way learn a language eat the food learn about culture and history of this area make friend's with other likeminded people,and learn the art of riding the famous Japanese powder

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for Workawayers that are willing to embrace the Japanese culture, flexible and be self-sufficient and motivated
    Role includes:
    Chef
    Cleaning
    Snow maintenance
    Driving
    General maintenance
    We will offer in exchange for hours worked accommodation in a private room and Y1200 p/h.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Japanese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Willing to host Japanese people so i can work on my language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a staff house so it will be self catered which is walking distance to the ski lifts.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Any time off can be enjoyed snowsports or exploring the sights. Public transport is accessible or we do weekly trips to supermarkets

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 467125963493

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A modern black building stands amidst heavy snowfall, surrounded by deep snowdrifts. Pine trees rise behind, and soft snowflakes continuously fall, creating a peaceful winter scene.
Two snowboarders stand on a snowy mountain slope under a bright blue sky. Bare trees frame the scene, while distant peaks stretch out across the horizon.
The image depicts a snow-covered outdoor sauna with a glass door, situated in a snowy landscape, featuring a chimney and surrounded by trees.
The image depicts two Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, sitting on rocks in a rocky area, surrounded by mist and snow.

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