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Learn new skills while enjoying the scenic lake view near Shiga, Japan

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  • Last activity : 14 Jun 2025

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    ********* update June 1 [2025]*******

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    hi, we are looking for help from couples . experienced / slightly older > 28 year old ++. from June 22 for at least 3 weeks. usual conditions all below..

    we are looking for help with looking after kids, occasional housework, ,lots of gardening and KNOW their garden , plenty of weeding, some digging etc... and very Important :: can be left alone and Reliable .

    WHEN I`m here [Mark] I`ll sometimes need help with construction jobs or projects and maintenance..
    I [Mark] may have to go away with my work for at least a couple of weeks at a time.. Means someone reliable and we can trust..


    about us;
    My wife and I, plus 3 children live just 350m from Japan`s biggest lake [Lake Biwa]. it`s an amazing spot, great for swimming in the summer thru Autumn, beautiful mountains and skiing nearby in the winter with lots of countryside around but only 30 minutes by train to the centre of Kyoto! please check us out on a map.. between Horai and Shiga station.

    *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️

    conditions;

    hours: 2.5 hours a day for 5 days a week in exchange for accommodation. [sorry we do not provide food]
    the schedule may vary little by little each week .. but the total hours the same.

    BTW: you must be able to handle the heat as the day times are hot from July ~ Sept,, expect 35 degrees C in the sun and high humidity NOTE : we do not use AC / cooler.. BUT we have the lake just 2 minutes bicycle away to cool off ,,

    you have your own accom,, with fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, cooker, fan , No AC / cooler but heater in winter , 140cm wide bed.
    Water shower in the summer and Share shower room in cooler months.

    we also have a bicycle for shopping trips and Kayaks for fun! ..
    about 10 minutes from local ski resort [Biwako Valley], some ski wear and skis available for your use in winter and Kayak in other months,,

    we are located between Shiga station and Horai station, 10 minutes on foot. [KOSEI LINE from Kyoto station], 15 minutes from the nearest town [by train] and just 30 minutes from historical, cultural Kyoto, [ 1 direct train] so you can easily enjoy all the sights and lights of Kyoto.
    [note : you should be able to arrive by 3pm on the first meet,thanks]


    Re Shopping / groceries::
    the nearest supermarket and drug store is 1.1klm away 5mins by bicycle. and there are a couple of convenience stores about 10~15 minutes bicycle ride away. [2 kms]

    In the Katata town there are many "regular / chain " shops / 2 shopping malls /supermarkets / drug stores / fast food chains and restaurants.

    MUST BE non-smokers and clean.
    how long?: 2 weeks+ ideal..


    AND Sorry but ,, NO RELIABLE WIFI .simple internet searches etc no problem but it very limited data.
    So, if you need to work online/ meetings online/ facetime or zoom with folks / large downloads etc . bring your own ... which you`ll need when traveling around anyway..


    we look forward to hearing from you and will be delighted to answer further questions.

    BTW: I dont usually reply if you cant be bothered to put up a profile photo... Finally in this area. we consider more / accept more help from people with good reviews. this is due to some experiences.
    best wishes..
    AND Finally, you`ll see that we read and Give reviews But if you find someone that has stayed here and NOT had a review from us ,, There IS a Reason ...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    a great chance to enjoy the life near to Japan`s biggest lake , see the area and learn about Japan.
    good skiing in winter , great swimming in summer. good hiking nearly all year ..
    and of course >> easy access to Kyoto city and beyond,,

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    firsly please read our profile as more details are in that part..

    Why do we need you?
    Well,, we bought our house [still renovating!!] have some land out the rear where we are trying our hand at gardening AND KIDS..

    in the winter time: expect to shovel quote a bit of snow by the way..

    Type of Person; Most important CLEAN, KEEN and a NON Smoker..

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Japanese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your accommodation; you have your own mini "cabin/ bungalow" own toilet , with basic facilities, double bed, breakfast counter, fridge, microwave, cooking stove, rice cooker, etc..

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    a great chance to enjoy the life next to Japan`s biggest lake , see the area and learn...

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in front of a mountainous backdrop, with a scenic landscape featuring greenery and buildings in the distance.
The image depicts a family of five standing in a grassy field, with a raised garden bed behind them and a scenic view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A person wearing gloves and a beanie is butchering a large animal carcass with a knife, in a wooded area with a truck in the background.
The image depicts a large sign reading \"KYOTO\" in front of a building, with people posing behind the letters, and a purple banner below with white text.
The image depicts a family of five standing in front of a woodpile, with a serene body of water and cloudy sky serving as the backdrop to their outdoor gathering.
The image depicts a family of six gathered around a table, enjoying a meal together in a cozy home setting, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a group of people working in a rice field, with houses and mountains visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a young child operating a plate compactor on a construction site, with a white truck and buildings in the background.
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