h66967

Member for
1 years
Kansai
Wakayama
Tanabe city, Chikatsuyu village
User ID
66967
Host
Username
h66967
田辺市中辺路町近露
  • Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
  • Natural Farming
  • Herb Growing
  • Forestry and the Use of Timber
  • How to Cook Generally
  • Traditional Japanese Garden Design
  • Walking to Enjoy Nature
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Walking in the Bush
  • Bird Watching
  • Hot Spring
About half organic
Not Applicable
We have an organic attitude of sorts, but we do not go out of our way to be organic or alternative, rather, we do what suits us at the time
I try to prioritize locally sourced products as much as possible.
I choose vegetables grown locally with organic ways, as well as seasonal ingredients from the mountains, rivers, and oceans.
I also follow the local waste separation rules and recycle whenever possible.
To prevent food waste, I avoid unnecessary shopping.
As a result, our meals are made from what we already have at home.
  • We cook mainly Japanese meals
  • We sometimes cook Western types of food
  • We usually cook homemade meals
We do not drink at all. However if WWOOFers want to drink, they can bring their own drink but it has to be a little amount and of course it must not interfere with WWOOFing
No, nobody smokes
  • Rural area
  • In the mountains
  • In a tiny village in a mountain area
  • Mixed area of farming and residential houses
  • Outside the town
  • Near the mountains
  • In a valley between mountains
  • Very quiet
  • WWOOFers can walk here from the nearest public transportation, station / bus stop
Our home and our workplace are situated at the same place or very close to each other and so the atmosphere stated pertains to both our home and our workplace
Within 660 square meters
  • One Story House
23
40
25
3
No
Yes
  • Cat
  • Almost All Year Round
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • 3 to 4 Weeks
  • The first one week will be a trial period. If we feel that the WWOOFer is not suited to our place, the activities we do and the people we are, then we ask them to leave
  • If WWOOFers want to stay for a long period, after about a one week trial period, we decide if the WWOOFer is suited to our place and whether we will ask him or her to stay longer
Up to Two
5 to 20
  • A couple who are WWOOFing together
It is not possible
  • We prefer non Japanese WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who like nature
  • WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
  • WWOOFers who can cook
  • WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
  • WWOOFers who like doing house chores, for example cooking, cleaning and washing
  • WWOOFers who can clean rooms
  • WWOOFers who like outdoor sports
  • WWOOFers who can talk to people well and serve our customers and guests well
  • Active WWOOFers
  • Cheerful WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who have a happy smile
  • WWOOFers who can be cooperative
  • WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
  • WWOOFers who are interested in this culture
  • Healthy WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies
  • WWOOFers who do not have dust allergy
  • Weeding
  • Gathering grass
  • Seeding
  • Harvesting
  • Managing vegetable / rice fields
  • Cultivation of farm land
  • Cleaning
  • Cooking
  • Washing the dishes
  • Making flower gardens
  • Maintaining tools & equipment
  • Repairing houses
  • Painting
  • Helping with shop activities
  • Washing
  • General living and accommodation related activities
  • Pruning trees
  • Making herbal products
  • Repapering paper sliding doors
Usually WWOOFers need to volunteer more than 6 hours a day, however, we are balancing that by giving WWOOFers something extra, eg. extra days off
  • In a house separate from the main house
  • Using a bed
  • With the Host
Ask us when contacting us
No
  • No
Yes
At least one of our Host members has much time to communicate with WWOOFers
  • No, WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese if they speak English
  • Japanese
  • English
Dear Wwoofer-san,

Hello, this is Hitomi.
Thank you for checking my profile.

Before I explain about my place, I’d like to let you know that there are some differences between other wwoofing places.
In here I mostly need your help in kitchen preparation, serving/ explaining 7 courses fine dishes(which are fusion with Japanese seasonal local ingredients and Italian) and communication with foreigner hikers who walks Kumanokodo world heritage in Wakayama prefecture.
So if you already have experience working in kitchen/cafe/bar/restaurant or are interested in helping cooking preparations or talking with guests in English and making good vibes through your communication would be super great.

Also I’ll be setting up a bigger regenerative organic vegetable garden and I may ask for your help with that.
We are looking for individuals who are healthy in body/mind, mentally independent, and able to appreciate the simple joys of rural life.

The house built in the traditional Japanese architectural style. In the garden, there is a weeping cherry tree(SAKURA) that is approximately 300 years old, which we care for together with the local community. We do not use any chemical pesticides or insecticides.

The house is a guesthouse for hikers walking the Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage route.

In the high season, many hikers come to our garden for drinks and short break.
So we’ll have quite busy afternoon time for serving drinks, checking-in and preparing dinner.
For meals, we try to use local organic vegetables, seasonal fish, and pesticide-free produce herbs from our garden as much as possible.

Our team motto is "Be professional, Be friendly but respectful, Create good vibes."


If you would like to utilize your cooking skills while learning Japanese culinary techniques, help with maintaining the Japanese garden or tending to the fields, or learn about Japanese hospitality and housekeeping, we would be happy to have you join us.

Uniforms consist of a traditional "samue" outfit.

On your days off or free time, you can enjoy hiking the Kumano Kodo.
There is a bus stop just 1 minute away, and you can easily access hot springs, shrines, and the city. A small supermarket is nearby. Please note that because we are in a remote area, you won't be able to buy things at any time like you would in the city.

Meals will be prepared with whatever ingredients we have on hand. Please purchase your own personal items or snacks. Showers are available during the daytime.

This opportunity is not suitable for those simply looking for a place to eat and sleep for free. We value communication with the local community, guests, and fellow staff members.

We are looking for individuals who can follow the house rules and interact with others in a friendly, respectful, and positive manner. If you are unable to do so, this position will not be a good fit for you.


Daily Schedule
*We have house rules/ Job manual book.
We’ll show you it when you come here!

Morning:
Help room cleaning/ laundry after guests check-out.
Have breakfast
Free time

Afternoon (around 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM):
Assist with cooking and plating, Serving drinks, checking-in support, customer service, gardening.
*Mostly in English.
*In the high season, many hikers come to our garden for drinks and short break.
So we’ll have quite busy afternoon time for serving drinks, checking-in and preparing dinner.
*I’d like to give you short break in afternoon.
Have staff dinner around 5:30 PM
Dinner serving for staying guests from 18:30- till around 20:30
Lights out at 9:00 PM
After lights out, please spend the time quietly in your room.

We have wifi 24 hours.
There is a small house in the back yard which is just 1m from the guesthouse.
We have beds, blankets and pillows in the room. You can sleep in there with a cat Mu-chan.

Appreciate you for taking time to read instructions.
Looking forward to hearing from you:)

Hitomi
WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Thank you for many requests!!!
We are now accepting requests for dates from 【19th November】. +1more wwoofer-san.
The minimum stay is 2 weeks.
Thank you for many requests!!!
We are now accepting requests for dates from 【19th November】. +1more wwoofer-san.
The minimum stay is 2 weeks.

Hello, this is Hitomi:)
Thank you for checking my profile.

Before I explain about my place, I’d like to let you know that there are some differences between other wwoofing places.
In here I mostly need your help in kitchen preparation, serving/ explaining 7 courses fine dishes and communication with foreigner hikers who walks Kumanokodo world heritage in Wakayama prefecture.
So if you already have experience working in kitchen/cafe/bar/restaurant or are interested in helping cooking preparations, talking with guests in English and making good vibes through your communication would be super great.

Also I’ll be setting up a bigger regenerative organic vegetable garden and I may ask for your help with that.
We are looking for individuals who are healthy in body/mind, mentally independent, and able to appreciate the simple joys of rural life.

The house built in the traditional Japanese architectural style. In the garden, there is a weeping cherry tree(SAKURA) that is approximately 300 years old, which we care for together with the local community. We do not use any chemical pesticides or insecticides.

The house is a guesthouse for hikers walking the Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage route.

In the high season, many hikers come to our garden for drinks and short break.
So we’ll have quite busy afternoon time for serving drinks, checking-in and preparing dinner.
For meals, we try to use local organic vegetables, seasonal fish, and pesticide-free produce herbs from our garden as much as possible.

Our team motto is "Be professional, Be friendly but respectful, Create good vibes."


If you would like to utilize your cooking skills while learning Japanese culinary techniques, help with maintaining the Japanese garden or tending to the fields, or learn about Japanese hospitality and housekeeping, we would be happy to have you join us.

Uniforms consist of a traditional "samue" outfit.

On your days off or free time, you can enjoy hiking the Kumano Kodo.
There is a bus stop just 1 minute away, and you can easily access hot springs, shrines, and the city. A small supermarket is nearby. Please note that because we are in a remote area, you won't be able to buy things at any time like you would in the city.

Meals will be prepared with whatever ingredients we have on hand. Please purchase your own personal items or snacks. Showers are available during the daytime.

This opportunity is not suitable for those simply looking for a place to eat and sleep for free. We value communication with the local community, guests, and fellow staff members.

We are looking for individuals who can follow the house rules and interact with others in a friendly, respectful, and positive manner. If you are unable to do so, this position will not be a good fit for you.


Daily Schedule
*We have house rules/ Job manual book.
We’ll show you it when you come here!

Morning:
Help room cleaning/ laundry after guests check-out.
Have breakfast
Free time

Afternoon (around 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM):
Assist with cooking and plating, Serving drinks, checking-in support, customer service, gardening.
*Mostly in English.
*In the high season, many hikers come to our garden for drinks and short break.
So we’ll have quite busy afternoon time for serving drinks, checking-in and preparing dinner.
*I’d like to give you short break in afternoon.
Have staff dinner around 5:30 PM
Dinner serving for staying guests from 18:30- till around 20:30
Lights out at 9:00 PM
After lights out, please spend the time quietly in your room.

We have wifi 24 hours.
There is a small house in the back yard which is just 1m from the guesthouse.
We have beds, blankets and pillows in the room. You can sleep in there with a cat Mu-chan.

Appreciate you for taking time to read instructions.
Looking forward to hearing from you:)

Hitomi
WWOOF Japan
WWOOF Japan LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)


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