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Description
We have two lovely ski lodges located on the side of the ski run in Nozawa Onsen in Nagano prefecture Japan. We use these lodges most of the Japanese ski season for hosting family and friends. We are looking for some people to help everything run smoothly whilst friends and family visit. We require workawayers who can stay for 3 months from mid December to mid March.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Japan is a fascinating country to visit and Nozawa Onsen is a lovely traditional onsen town. There are many free onsens (hot springs) available for use in town, beautiful old temples and lots to see. The Nozawa Onsen ski resort also offers lots of variety of terrain as well as back country opportunities. We offer a season pass for all helpers. We also can lend you the car once a week so you can explore further afield. World famous snow monkeys are also only an hour away .
There are lots of great little eateries and cafes in town.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Tasks include, but not limited to:
cleaning the lodge
driving a snowmobile
doing rubbish runs to town
taking laundry to town and collecting
changeover of rooms when friends and family leave or arrive
collecting shopping from town and taking via snowmobile up to the lodge
taxi-ing family and friends up and down on snowmobiles
helping people with setting up skis, skiing
dealing with any issues which arise in the lodge
We try to give you flexibility with your timings so you can make the most of good ski days. Generally the help can be done at any time of the day. However we appreciate when you check in fully before assuming you can go off and ski on any day.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Accommodation
Both lodges are very unique. In either location you will have your own room. In regards to meals, sometimes it will be make your own meal from food provided. At other times it will be jump on the roster of shared meal making with us and friends and family. We all help clean up after meals too. We generally try to eat healthy and organic where possible.
We don't accept workawayers who smoke or drink much alcohol. Strictly no drugs.
What else ...
We enjoy being with people who are happy to become part of the family, join in outings, family meals, play with our grandkids etc.
We offer a small stipend in addition to your season pass, food and accommodation.
We enjoy hosting workawayers who are sensible, responsible, responsive to feedback and like to go the extra mile.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You are welcome to work on your own projects in between your workaway commitments.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day ( but rarely done )
