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We, located in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, are engaged in a project to build a sustainable future in this rich and beautiful natural area. In the project, you will support sustainable management of farmland, landscaping, renovation of old traditional houses, and hosting Japanese guests at our farm stay facility, all done in a sustainable manner. Typically, there are no other volunteers, and we accept only one or two groups of guests at a time. Rather than working on a project with a large group, this experience is ideal for those who want to spend time alone, connect with nature at their own pace, and enjoy a quiet stay in a countryside home.
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To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, we kindly ask for a fee of 2,000JPY per day per person. This contribution helps cover essential costs and supports the sustainability of our farmstay experience.
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Accommodation
Rice House： https://maps.app.goo.gl/CYBDbMRpivgUhxUr7 (Sub)
Meals
Meals are not provided as a standard. We kindly ask you to prepare your own meals using the equipped kitchen. There are 24-hour supermarkets and convenience stores nearby.
Transportation
Access from Tokyo Area: We recommend taking the direct bus from Busta Shinjuku (Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal) to Minami Alps City Hall Bus stop. This is the most convenient and economical option. We will pick you up at Minami Alps City Hall Bus stop.
Fare：2,700 JPY
Recommended Departure/Arrival Time：7:45 → 10:31
Reservation from here. Shinjuku - Minami Alps City/Minobu Line
There are no train stations in the city, and public transportation is limited. However, if you plan to go somewhere on your day off, we will do our best to accommodate you by providing transportation to the nearby station. Additionally, there are highway buses departing from near the house to Tokyo, providing relatively good access to the Tokyo area. Feel free to use the bicycles provided at the house for shopping or exploring around the area.
Facility
The boiler is broken at the moment then hot watar is not available. There are some hot springs in 20min by bicycle. Most hot springs unfortunately prohibit tattoos.
There is no laundry in accommodation. Instead, please use a private coin-operated laundry.https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gxzqy9RLMR231NNKA
Sometimes a Japanese male resident who is preparing for relocation may stay at the same facility. Each person has a completely private bedroom (separate on the 1st and 2nd floors), but the kitchen and bathroom are shared.
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Restaurant
(5min)https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dAd7V9Mb3nXvNxBA
Local Restaurant nearby. This is a very traditional Japanese izakaya with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are friendly and approachable, making everyone feel at home. On a previous visit, one of our guests even had the delightful experience of being treated to a drink by a local.
Grocery Shopping
Big: (10min)https://maps.app.goo.gl/YW5yBrXrtdpnuzDw8
Closest: (8min) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uk66Fj1niAaGkTX89
Convenience Store: (5min) https://maps.app.goo.gl/WX2sBCNHkkv4RUoY6
Local Speciality: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iuRM2uBA66HbDntVA
Hot spring
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Most hot springs in Japan have a policy that restricts entry for individuals with tattoos. This is a long-standing custom rather than a personal judgment. If you find that a particular onsen has this restriction, we are happy to offer you an alternative, such as using a private bath at our home. Please feel free to ask us!
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/L9AzFeC5pDw3Vjr1A
Our favoritehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/FzRX3AYVtC9ZcQJS7
Bicycle
Bicycle available
Laundry
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ytCW2mgkKD6pjhMA6
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We are updating a detailed daily schedule by Google Calendar👇
Once your application is accepted we would like to contact you via WhatsApp for smooth communication. Please add my contact and ping me.
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We have 3 projects working on.
and farm MoMo🍑 Jun. - Aug.
In this project, we sell our town's renowned plums and peaches directly to customers, adhering to the farm-to-table concept. We assist farmers with harvest and source high-quality plums and peaches. Subsequently, we carefully package them at our facility and ensure they are shipped out on the very day they're picked.
and farm Stay🛖 All Year.
We are renovating a traditional Japanese farmhouse, which is 70 years old. Taking inspiration from Germany's “Kleingarten” concept, we aim to offer services that enable a relaxed lifestyle with farm fields in the countryside. This facility is scheduled to open in 2025. Here is the location.
Rice House: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CYBDbMRpivgUhxUr7
and farm Community👯 All year.
We aim to experiment and evolve the space based on inspiration from all our World Packers guests, crafting a hub that embodies their collective vision and fosters creativity.
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https://www.instagram.com/andfarm_/?hl=ja
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Satoshi
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1993. Drawn to the romance of the Earth, I pursued studies in geophysics in Kyoto, focusing on seismic phenomena. Afterward, I joined Schlumberger, where I engaged in oilfield exploration and geothermal development, finding profound inspiration in the interconnectedness between Earth and humanity. Eager to engage agriculture as a human endeavor on the Earth's surface, I moved to Yamanashi and am currently experimenting with organic vegetable cultivation, aiming for a plastic-free approach.
Ayako
Licht
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