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Description
We run a ryokan, restaurant and bar in Nozawaonsen. Have have basic summer maintenance work for the next few months at a few different venues around the village. We welcome workers who would like to learn about Japanese culture and language.
Please note we only accept workaway members with a valid Working Holiday Visa for Japan.
All helpers are paid.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A stay with us in Nozawa Onsen will give you an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture, food and language. You will get to enjoy a traditional Japanese onsen village which is famous for its 13 free public onsens. Other cultural experiences include the shrine precinct, outdoor cooking onsen and the village's traditional festivals.
Projects involving children
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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 need help with many different types of general maintenance tasks, including gardening, painting, carpentry work and general cleaning.
We run several accommodation venues that need help with housekeeping.
Working hours are a minimum of 20 hours per week, but for those looking for extra work we can offer up to 40 hours per week.
Minimum stay is 2 weeks (40 hours work).
Pay rate is ¥850 per hour.
Accommodation is supplied free of charge.
Food is not included, although there is a shared kitchen to prepare your own meals.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
Shared room in staff accommodation. Private room for couples.
(Private room in the offseason months (May - November)
What else ...
Nozawa is a great base for other things to do and see in the Nagano area and is only a short bus ride from the Iiyama shinkansen train station.
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
Hours expected
Minimum 20 / Maximum 40 hours per week
Feedback (12)
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Communication:
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Her help was really appreciated and we would recommend her to other hosts.
Thanks Heidi :)
He was friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend to other hosts :)
The town is beautiful, the people are more than nice and the work was very divers.
The working environment was awesome. Everyone was so kind and friendly and made my stay unforgettable.
Thanks everyone for the time I have spend with you… read more
Yumi, Brad, Shaun, Anna, I was really happy and grateful that I could stay and work there.
My experience in Japan wouldn't have been the same without you guys.
Brad you were way too generous, when I revisit Japan, I will invite you for some drinks.
Cheers.
Brad and Yumi are super friendly people, who will make your stay super easy.
Tasks are… read more
I would recommend them to away other workaway hosts and would happily have them stay here again.
I would recommend them to other hosts.
Our daily tasks were different almost everyday but it was all… read more
She painted a beautiful mural in our ryokan and was genuinely interested in local culture.
I would recommend here to any other hosts.
He performed his tasks very well and was genuinely interested in local culture.
I would recommend him to any other hosts.
I would recommend he to any other hosts.
