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Shingu City is a peaceful town on the southeastern edge of Wakayama Prefecture, where the atmosphere of the Showa period still remains. There is an elementary school playground where anyone can come in and play after school and on holidays. It is also an area of the World Heritage Site “Kumano Kodo” and is visited by many foreigners. If you go into the mountains, you will find a river of overwhelming clearness, and in the town, you can enjoy a convenient life. If you go to the neighboring town, you will have all the hot springs you can choose. It is a small town packed with various elements where you can meet people you know as you walk the streets.

Making some good food with vegetables cultivated from the field, “Make more interests without consuming”. Make a house a little more convenient from the renovation. Chatting with Uni students who come to stay. Eat tree nuts with children who came to play. We are not professional, not perfect, but it’s fine. I’m thinking that having fun in our lives and process.

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3 Key Points

1Host’s introduction　

A former doctor's wife and a former city councilman's husband. It’s been 2 years since we started our opened house called “dorm”. Some for a day, some for a year, some in their 20s, some in their 60s. We are having fun with people who came to stay.

2You can interact with people like this!　

You can also visit a board game group that a friend of mine holds once a week. I can also introduce you to a subsistence farmer who runs a free school and a small bookstore & coffee shop deep in the mountains, which might be interesting to visit.

3You can experience like this!

You can seeds vegetables on the field or cultivate them and cook them together. You can hold an event in our private library (basically, any idea is acceptable :))We are also able to talk about how to set up and start a little inn.

Recommended for

1,I am trying to do agriculture without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers. This is an amateur, trial-and-error practice, but I think I have something to share. How do you cook what you pick from the field? I think my wife's cooking is also a good reference. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to try vegetable gardening, to get in touch with the fields and soil, and to cook meals together.
2,We owned a house to lend, We would like to share about how to start? Interact with the customers, Cleaning rooms, What about English…?etc

Location

Chiho, Shingu-shi, Wakayama-ken

Features of the area

Residential Area

Transportation

It is a 10-minute walk from JR Shingu Station, a 9-minute walk to the supermarket, a 3-minute walk to the convenience store, and a 1-minute walk to the entrance of the approach to the World Heritage "Kamikura Shrine. The approach to the shrine is a mountain path full of greenery, perfect for those who want to get some exercise. There is an elementary school right in front of the house, and you can play in the school yard after school and on holidays. You can also rent an electric kickboard (license required) for transportation.

Shuttle Service

Available

Acceptable period

June to December

Minimum Length of Stay

4-5 days

Fee (tax included)

[Private room] 6,600 yen/night

Food expenses

Not included

Food arrangements

Morning: Individual, Lunch: Cook Together, Dinner: Cook Together

Available Facilities　

kitchen (separate), refrigerator, shower, washer, car parking, bicycle parking, Wi-Fi, room air conditioning

Recommended Transportation　

There are no hardships even if you are only on foot. As long as required motorcycle license（motorcycle, less than or equal to 125cc）but if you used an electronic kickboard you can move more easily. You can take a bus or train if you want to go farther.

Languages and Proficiency

English : Intermediate

FAQ

What payment methods are available?

We basically accept credit card payment.

What is included in the homestay fee?

It’s included a fee for staying, for the service of insulting the manager, interviewing when you match, and tax. Some of the Host is included in food costs.

How many days is the minimum stay? What is the minimum period of stay and how do the rates change depending on the stay?

You can stay from minimum 4 nights and 5 days. Minimum stay differs from host to host, please check each host’s home page for details. Also it refers amount of per day per week. If you wish to stay in a homestay for more than one month, a daily fee will be added to the monthly amount.

Is there a pick-up and drop-off service from the nearest station?

For homestay residences that require transportation, the host will pick you up and drop you off. Details on pick-up and drop-off are listed in the “Location” section of each host’s page.

When can I send a reservation request to the Homestay?

Please send a request at least three months to three days before your desired stay dates. Highly recommend you send a request as early as possible, as reservations tend to increase before a month.

How much will cost for the kids?

Prices for preschool and elementary school students differ depending on the homestay. Please check the “Additional Fees” on each host’s page. If there is no indication of preschool and elementary school student rates in the “Additional Fees” section, the rates are the same as the general rates.

Is it the same room if I’m staying with friends?

It basically going to be the same room. Please check each host page for less expensive rates for two people. However, if two adults request separate rooms, the regular rate per person will be charged.

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