[Between the Valley]”What we can do for our next generation?” living rural life with the forefront thoughts.
Local Characteristics
This area has been used as a manor since the end of the Heian period (794-1192), and rice and livestock farming have flourished here. In the Uzudo district, where you will be staying, a “rain-making ceremony” has been kept since the Edo period (1603-1868), which is very rare in Japan. Why don’t you join us and think about what we can do to preserve the culture for the next generation?
Concept
With many people having to be born or move to rural areas due to their parents’ occupations, caring for family members, job relocation, and other reasons, let’s create the lifestyle that we truly and sincerely desire! We are now preparing to work on creating a community where people can enjoy rural life and interact with the world on an equal footing.
3 Key Points
1Host’s introduction
Six family. Husband, two kids and husbands grandparents. Wanting to work in my own way even though I live in a mid-mountainous area, I started my own business as a public relations consultant. I also works as a lecturer, professional manager, and communicator. I holds a master's degree in career design.
2You can interact with people like this!
You can interact with the immigrant community, the foreign community working in the town, and groups working to maintain the rural landscape. As we plan study tours and prepare to establish a NPO to organize events that make the most of local treasures, we can organize opportunities that match your interests.
3You can experience like this!
You can enjoy mountain play, bug catching, pizza making, and nagashi-somen (flowing somen noodles) anytime!
We also offer nature crafts that even small children can complete, such as making dream catchers and God's eyes using bamboo.
Additionally, we have a yuzu orchard that we currently use only for our family's consumption, so any involvement from you would be appreciated!In the summer, firefly viewing is highly recommended.
I worked as a part-time Japanese and Japanese language instructor at a junior high school, so I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Japanese.
video editing classes are offered. We also hold hybrid events on an irregular basis throughout the year, such as video editing classes (for children/non-attending children), book reading sessions (for adults), and philosophy cafes (for all ages). As for the forest playground/adventure playground, it was suspended due to the Corona disaster, but will be planned as soon as it is ready to resume. If you wish to use the sauna, you will need to pay for firewood (actual cost).
Time Spent with the Host
Morning | Breakfast | Late Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | Evening | Dinner | Free Time | |
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Weekends |
Morning: 6:00-8:00 Late Morning: 10:00-12:00 Afternoon: 13:00-17:00 Evening: 17:00-19:00
Recommendations
Since we do have kids, we already organized the environment for taking care of the kids. Recommended for those who want to interact with children!
Annual Schedule
April:
Planting of summer vegetable seedlings
May:
Rice planting
June:
Firefly viewing
July:
Rain-making ceremony
August:
Bon dance festival
September:
Rice harvesting
October:
Making straw sandwiches
November:
Picking mandarin oranges and persimmons
December:
yuzu harvesting
January:
Tondo Festival, picnic for parents and children
February:
making miso (fermented bean paste)
March:
making bread over an open fire
Detailed Information
Location
Uzuto Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima-ken
Features of the Area
Remote Area, Mountainous Area, Settlement, Rural Village
Accessibility
Nearest airport:Hiroshima Airport
30 minutes drive from Shin-Onomichi Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line. Pick-up service is available. 15 minutes walk to a small store, 10 minutes drive to a convenience store, 15 minutes drive to the nearest supermarket. 3 minute walk from Hakotsukuda bus stop. WIFI available. Shower and toilet in guest room.
Fee (per person)
※One month is 30 days
~2 weeks: 5,550 yen/night
~3 weeks: 5,020 yen/night
~4 weeks: 4,490 yen/night
1 month: 105,600 yen/month
Extra Charge
Free for preschool children, half price for elementary school students. Additional fee for the heater fee (270 yen/night, 3,960 yen/month) from November to March.
Possible Admission Time
Anytime
Unacceptable dates
We are generally available.
*However, the host may have urgent matters, so please feel free to request and confirm the dates.
Minimum number of participants
4-5 days
Food Expenses
Not included
Free for the rice.
Food Arrangements
Morning | create together |
Lunch | create together |
Dinner | create together |
Available Facilities
kitchen (together)
refrigerator
shower
washing machine
parking
Wi-Fi
Suitable Guests
average male
average famale
male student
female student
male highschooler
female highschooler
single mother
singler father
family
Recommended Transportations
It is difficult to get around your living area without a car, so drive out with us to buy groceries. You can also take other residents with you!
House Rules
Allowed
Having friends over, Outdoor Smoking
Forbidden
Accepting Pets, Indoor Smoking
Map
Image Gallery
Host and Townscapes
Activities
House Photos
Photos of Actual Participants
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q
Are there any part-time jobs you can introduce?
A
Spring to Autumn: Grass cutting
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