Homestay
In Shizuoka, we provide homestay programs in 5 regions. Each region has a unique feature, for example, in the tea region, you will have some tea experience with your host family, in the farm region, you will help vegetable harvesting, and in the fish port region, you will experience fish cooking or sushi making. Depending on the region and families, the number of students per house differs but mostly, 4-5 per family, or 7-8 per family.
This program is to experience authentic Japanese local life. Please DO NOT expect large rooms and gorgeous rooms as hotels provide. You will sleep on the tatami mat, you will have to do what you can do by yourself, and also you will have to help the family. Please keep in mind you are not “a guest”, but a member of the family.
Homestay Program Flow
Day 1
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15:00Welcome Ceremony
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15:30To each family
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16:00Experience at
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18:00Dinner
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19:00Shower time
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20:00Family Time
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22:00Bed time
Day 2
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7:00Breakfast
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9:00Send-off
Characteristics of each region
| Ito Homestay | Ito City in Izu Peninsula is very popular for a resort and summer house region with stylish cafes and beautiful ocean. In this region, you will stay in a local summer house accommodation as a family of the owners. Most of them are western-style, with beds. A Variety of experiences with family is waiting for you !!   |
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| Numazu Homestay | Numazu port is one of the most famous fish ports in Japan and about a 30 min drive from there takes you to the small fish port villages, “Uchi-ura” and “Nishi-ura”. Most of the host families are the owner of private accommodation for fisherman. Old and Japan style, futon on the tatami mat. You will experience fresh sushi roll making for dinner with the host family ! |
| Gotemba Home Stay | Gotemba City is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji and is very accessible from Tokyo, only 1 hour drive using the highway. Known as a resort region of Mt. Fuji, Gotemba is very popular even among people in politics. Thanks to crystal-clear water from Mt. Fuji, agriculture such as rice and vegetables are said very good and you will stay at one of the farmer’s houses for the homestay program. Enjoy harvesting and local cooking with them !   |
| Omaezaki Homestay | Omaezaki is located in the southernmost region of Shizuoka Prefecture, known as a city of fishery and green tea. Because of its location, it has an atmosphere of southern resorts and so is also known as a mecca of surfing and marine sports. For those who love to study marine activities, we recommend Omaezaki. Japanese style family minshuku, 5-8 guests per family.   |
| Kawane Homestay | Kawane village is known as a hidden paradise of green tea. The population is only less than 6,000 and animals live more than humans. Still, they have great nature and good old people who always welcome visitors from abroad. You will stay in families with farms. Experiences there come with harvesting, cooking, and hiking if time allows. Please also enjoy nature exploration after/before homestay.   |