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Description
We have been reforming a 55 year old lodge from which we run a coffee roastery café with relaxing outdoor and indoor spaces for visitors of all ages to enjoy. As of spring 2023 we have now commenced providing affordable guest house accommodation services catering to a range of people from school groups, to families, company events and those seeking to enjoy the amazing experiences available in the immediate area . We are located in a picturesque valley in the mountains of northern Gunma with numerous clean mountain rivers nearby, great hiking and outdoor adventure activities aplenty (skiing, boarding, rafting, swimming, biking, kayaking, canyoning etc.). The working style is flexible with plenty of time available to enjoy the area and the many great things it has to offer including outdoor activities, small farms, onsens, local foods, temples and much more!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are many opportunities to meet with local people and to both learn a wide range of skills and to experience many cultural and outdoor activities. There are many short and longer term courses on offer for artistic pursuits (sumie, paper making, traditional dyeing etc.) with excellent hiking, skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, paddle boarding, canyoning, fishing, cycling and other outdoor activities available.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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
Ideally we are seeking Workawayers who are able to bake, you do not need to be professional level or even have professional experience, just a passion for baking. We like to change what we serve our customers as often as possible with different pastries, cakes, tortes, pies, cookies, scones or tarts etc., from around the world. If you have some specialties that you love to bake and would like to introduce your treats to Japan then our project could be a match for you! Additionally, you will be possibly required to contribute to cleaning and other guest related duties. We are also at times interested in Workawayers with building / carpentry or woodworking skills as we often have some interesting projects such a building a natural playground, treehouses and more underway.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are a mixed couple with English and Japanese abilities as do our 3 kids under 10, we would love to learn other languages and share ours while having you enjoy our environment here in northern Gunma.
Accommodation
Large living space in a separate building to our family home, with opportunities to sometimes eat together, however Workawayers will responsible for their own food (we do provide the basics for cooking, including rice with a rice cooker and flour with a bread maker).
What else ...
There are many opportunities to meet with local people and to both learn a wide range of skills and to experience many cultural and outdoor activities. There are many short and longer term courses on offer for artistic pursuits (sumie, paper making, traditional dyeing etc.) with excellent skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, paddle boarding, canyoning, fishing and other outdoor activities available. This area is the perfect location to enjoy many of the great things Japan has to offer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a fast internet connection suitable to do any type of online work.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3-7 hours a day, 3 days off per week, quite flexible overall.
Feedback (4)
Your friends will be bears, snakes, hornets, leeches and monkeys. Apart from this animation, I did love my stay in Tanigawa. Looking at the mountain behind the lodge, never been bored of it.
Thank to Craig expectations ("flashy cakes"), I was able to bake cakes that I normally don't in my country, where I… read more
The cafe and traditional Japanese guesthouse is beautiful and in a stunning, secluded… read more
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Your friends will be bears, snakes, hornets, leeches and monkeys. Apart from this animation, I did love my stay in Tanigawa. Looking at the mountain behind the lodge, never been bored of it.
Thank to Craig expectations ("flashy cakes"), I was able to bake cakes that I normally don't in my country, where I… read more
The cafe and traditional Japanese guesthouse is beautiful and in a stunning, secluded… read more
We had enough time off to… read more
I enjoyed every day with Craig, Rika and the kids. Definitely a time I don't want to miss! It felt like being part of the family! Doing a lot of activities together, show me the beautiful places minakami offers and support in the best possible way.… read more
