[Vast-Grassland]Share House living with 40 sheep.

The town of Higashi-Asahikawa is located in the middle of Hokkaido, a little outside of Asahikawa. Higashi-Asahikawa Town, home to Japan’s famous Asahiyama Zoo, ski resorts, and fashionable cafes and stores, is located within a 10-minute drive from the house. Despite being within the city, the tranquil scenery of vast nature and rice paddies will soothe the hearts of all who see it.

We live with about 40 sheep and share mates in a vast 4 hectare grassland. We are creating a place where you can experience the richness of nature and sheep by growing vegetables and taking care of the sheep with your share mates. As a share house, we accept people from all walks of life, both short term and long term, so it’s also a great place to meet people. We also provide opportunities for the local community to use the share house by holding events such as sheep feeding and cooking classes.

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3 Key Points

1Host’s introduction　

I love traveling and meeting people, so I traveled around Japan for about 8 months to see different ways of life. At that time, I met a shepherd in Hokkaido, and by chance, I decided to become a shepherd.

2You can interact with people like this!　

This is a place where a variety of people come to stay, regardless of staying short or long term, so you may meet people you would not normally meet, such as travelers! Although the number of share mates changes depending on the time of year, we have had people from a variety of industries, such as zookeepers and IT teleworkers, stay with us.

3You can experience like this!

You can feed the sheep and pet them, and around June, if the timing is right, you can even go sheep trimming! Also, from spring to fall, you can experience field work such as weeding and harvesting vegetables as we also have a self-sufficient farm. In summer, you can enjoy BBQ outside, and in winter, you can enjoy winter sports at the ski resort.

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Location

Higashi Asahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido

Features of the area

Mountainous Area, Rural Village

Transportation

It is a 15-minute drive from Higashi Asahikawa Station, a 10-minute drive from a convenience store, and a 2-minute drive from a supermarket. If you want to go shopping, we can pick you up and drop you off by car. If you want to go to Asahikawa city for fun, you can take the community bus or train from our house.

Acceptable period

Anytime

Minimum Length of Stay

4-5 days

Fee (tax included)

6,600yen/night

Food expenses

Not included

Extra Charge　

Elementary school students: 5,280 yen/night, preschool children: 3,960 yen/night From November to March: 660 yen/night for kerosene.

Food arrangements

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

Available Facilities　

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

Rentable transportation

bicycle

Recommended Transportation　

We can go and pick you up when you go to grocery store, we can drive when you want to go somewhere as long as consult with us.

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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