[Old house] Surrounded by mountain and river, and small fields

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Akaiwa City is located in the southeastern part of Okayama Prefecture. The Tsurii area has few residential areas and is surrounded by the great nature of Kumayama and the Yoshii-gawa River. Almost every family owns at least one rice field or paddy field, and everyone grows vegetables and rice separately from their main business. The vegetables are shared among neighbors, which is kind to the newcomers.

As a reaction to being nearly crushed by the crowded trains every day, I lead a more leisurely life, with more time and space in my mind, rather than being active. Until it is time to start remote work in the afternoon, I take a walk, read a book while listening to music on the large porch, or play with my cat. Although I am a complete beginner in farming, I am trying “natural farming” without using pesticides and other chemicals in a field on our property, while getting hints from local people. I am also learning how to make use of wild plants (the other day I ate a wild plant called “suberihiyu” that was growing in my garden for the first time)! I love this environment where time flows slowly and I can be honest about my feelings, and I would be happy to share it with anyone who wants to “rest their mind.

3 Key Points

1Host’s introduction　

I am in a 30s female who moved from Tokyo in April 2023. For about 10 years, I worked as an English teacher at a junior high school in Tokyo. I am currently working as an online Japanese teacher and a children's English teacher. I like to drink and cook. My Hong Kong partner comes to visit me twice a month from Tokyo (we speak English and Japanese). In the future, my dream is for the two of us to renovate an old private house on our property and open a guesthouse.

2You can interact with people like this!　

Compared to the city center, there are many empty houses in depopulated areas, and I am the only immigrant so far, and there are no tourists, so I have few opportunities to interact with some other people at this stage (sorry). However, the locals are really nice, and if you ask them about agriculture, they will tell you many things, and the local festival and fireworks display will be revived this year. I also have friends who are working on interesting things(owning kitchen car, member of reviving the town community, so you might hear some interesting stories from them.

3You can experience like this!

Anyway, you can relax in the great outdoors! That's all there is to it! You can do things you can't do in the city, such as growing something with the soil, DIY in an old house (although the host has not started yet...), take a walk along the river, go cycling, or go hiking. Of course, you can also just relax at home. The view from the window of the room is great, so you will never get bored even if you are just hanging out in your room. And when your partner comes over, you can eat all the very spicy Cantonese food you want (spiciness can be adjusted. LOL)

¥2640per night

1 month

¥ 39,600

1 days

¥2640 per night × 1days

¥ 2640

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People who usually work too hard, people who are tired of city life, people who are interested in natural farming, people who like cats, etc... Let's relax together! I would like to meet people with whom I can talk about life and dreams. I would appreciate it if you could help me with the farm work, but of course just chilling is also OK (I am just doing it as a hobby too). Of course, families are also welcome! We don't have children, but we are confident that we can be good playmates. (I have a reputation among my friends and their children)

Location　

Tsurui, Akaiwa-shi, Okayama-ken

Features of the area　

In middle of the mountain

Transportation　

15 minutes walk from Kumayama station, 10 minutes by bicycle to supermarket and convenience store (we will lend you a bicycle), we will pick you up and drop you off at the station and supermarket if time permits.

Acceptable period　

Anytime

Minimum Length of Stay　

From 1 week

Fee (tax included)　

〜4 weeks 2,640 yen/day
1 month: 39,600 yen

Food expenses and arrangements　

home-grown vegetables are free / Eat together 3~4 times in a week

Extra Charge　

Available Facilities　

Kitchen (shared), Refrigerator, Bath, Shower, Washing machine, Parking, Bicycle Parking, Wi-Fi

Rentable transportation　

Bicycles and cars must be at least 26 years old

Recommended Transportation　

Have your shopping done by bike or drive with you.

Languages and Proficiency

Hosting friends over, Stay out or come home late, Smoking outside

House Rule

Allowed

Hosting friends over, Stay out or come home late, Smoking outside

Forbidden

Accept pets, Smoking inside

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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