[3-World-Heritage!] Living rural life with energetic family members.

Bizen City is a town located on the edge of Okayama Prefecture. Although unassuming, the city is actually famous for three Japanese heritage sites: Kanya Gakko (Kanya School), Bizen Pottery, and Kitamaebune (Kitamae Ship). And the Hinio area, facing the Seto Inland Sea, is famous for oyster farming. Oyster oko, a B-class gourmet dish, is also famous. There are many islands, and the view from the bridges over them is also excellent.

We cherish each and every encounter with people. Just as we have met many people in our travels, we want our children to meet many people as well. We moved to the countryside to live a more down-to-earth life, and we try not to forget to have fun while living in the countryside.

3 Key Points

1Host’s introduction　

We are a family of five: a former round-the-world backpacker couple and three energetic children. (One more child will be added in February 2024.) The wife acts immediately when the ideas come up with her mind, and the husband is cautious. Kids are 7, 5, and 3 years old and love to play outside.

2You can interact with people like this!　

Wife is a freelance occupational therapist and community development cooperator with the community as her field. We do various activities. Husband is a speech therapist. We run a children's cafeteria and a children's place at a community café in our neighborhood, so we get to play with a lot of rural children. There are people from various fields of work in the Regional Development Cooperation Volunteers, so we are connected.

3You can experience like this!

We have a community café in the neighborhood, a children's place, a children's cafeteria, and a smartphone class for the elderly. We welcome anyone who is interested in our activities. We are also involved in various activities such as food bank activities, opening a stall at a marché event, and organizing an event to “play in the rice paddies”. We would like to renovate the main building and create a place for mothers, a co-working space, and a guesthouse.

Recommended for

We live in a place full of nature, so it is a great fit for those with children. All of my children like to play with the guests and they are friendly, so adults and children alike get along easily. We also have a pesticide-free vegetable garden next to our house. It is rather large because we are in the countryside. You can make or harvest whatever you like. We are both therapists in the field of children, so we love children. We have only been in the countryside for 2 years, but my wife is involved in a wide range of activities, so she has connections with many different people and can connect you with them. We will be even busier with more children in February 2024, so if you love children, you are welcome to join us.

Location

Hinasecho Sougo, Bizen-shi, Okayama-ken

Features of the area

Settlement

Transportation

The most nearest station is Sougo, Akaho-line and it takes 8-min on foot. Conveniencestore in 8-min, Arcade in 10-min. It took 20-min to the bid Mall. We can see the sea in 20-min walk, and also abale to hike in the mountain behind the house.

Shuttle Service

Available.

Acceptable period

Basically anytime, but everytime conculting with our plan.

Minimum Length of Stay

4-5 days

Fee (per person, tax included)

〜2 weeks 7,260 yen/day
〜3 weeks 6,600 yen/day
〜4 weeks 5,940 yen/day
1 month: 85,800 yen

Food expenses

Included
Meals included for lunch and dinner only

Extra Charge　

Free for under pre-schoolers, half plice for pre-schoolers. Over the Junior high schoolers are same plice with adult. It costs herter or ac during December to february, during July to August. (270 yen/day)

Food arrangements

Morning: Individual, Lunch: Individual, Dinner: Individual

Available Facilities　

kitchen (shared), kitchen (separate), refrigerator, bathroom, shower, washer, car parking, bicycle parking, Wi-Fi

Rentable transportation

bicycle

Recommended Transportation　

Simple groceries are within walking distance, but basically, we drive to a remote supermarket to go with you.

Languages and Proficiency

English: Beginner ~ Intermediate

Example of a host's daily schedule

【Weekdays】
Both husband and wife work during the day. Since the wife is a freelancer, she sometimes has flexible time on weekdays. In the evening, they pick up the children.
【Holidays】
Basically off

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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