We run a long-established, family-owned guesthouse by the sea.
While we welcome travelers, it is also a place where local people and friends naturally gather—a slightly open and shared space within the community.

Because the building is old, regular maintenance is essential. We replace shoji paper, re-stuff futons with fresh cotton, and continue to care for things that have been used for generations. By valuing these traditional elements, we strive to create a comfortable stay for modern guests.

In my daily life, I am not someone special—just a mother raising children.
Through this journey, I have built a community that values the idea of “people with people, people with things, and people with nature living in harmony.”

We enjoy traditional seasonal activities together throughout the year.
We also host a small market for naturally grown vegetables and make homemade products such as pickles and kimchi using those ingredients. The spacious grounds of our guesthouse have become a place for connection and exchange among local people.

Here in Onjuku, there is none of the convenience of the city.
At night, it becomes completely dark, and you can hear the sound of the waves. In the morning, you wake up to the sound of birds. Living here has taught me how rich and precious these simple moments in nature truly are.

During the summer seaside season, one of our favorite daily pleasures is spending time at the beach until it gets dark and then enjoying a meal together outside.

I especially enjoy cooking with fermented seasonings, and we place great importance on our daily meals.

I started hosting WWOOFers because of my own experiences—being warmly welcomed as a WWOOFer during my student days, and later being embraced like family by my host family while studying in the United States.
Through this place, I hope to create a “second home” for someone, just as others once did for me.

We do have part-time staff, but for WWOOFers, we hope you will not only help with cleaning and tidying, but also share in daily life—spending time with the children, helping with meal preparation and clean-up, and enjoying everyday moments together.
There is also plenty of free time, so you can relax and enjoy the sea and nature.

If it suits your interests, it is also possible to share your stay with a friend of mine who is a WWOOF host (h57192), located about 30 minutes away (transportation provided).
By staying in both places, you can experience both seaside life and life in the mountains (farming).

Who we are looking for:

People who enjoy connecting with others
Those interested in local life, Japanese culture, and traditional practices
People who are comfortable living in a close, family-like environment
Those who can take initiative and act with awareness
Those who can communicate in Japanese (our family and staff speak only Japanese)