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#WILDERNESS TRAVEL TREASURE TEMPLES AND TEA HOUSES JAPAN PROFESSIONAL#

Yet, their populations declined because of the loss of natural habitats and industrial agriculture. The Crested Ibis (“Nipponia nippon”) is a remarkable bird that was once common in Japan and China. Our coordinator will create a weekly schedule based on the following volunteer projects:

As a volunteer, you will work with Japanese participants on various activities in the community.Promote the culture and nature of Sado Island.Support environmental conservation activities (mainly the reintroduction of the Crested Ibis).This unique volunteer program works in partnership with the local government of Sado since 2019.

#WILDERNESS TRAVEL TREASURE TEMPLES AND TEA HOUSES JAPAN PROFESSIONAL#

Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.įlights, business visa to Japan, travel health insurance, personal expenses and set of tickets from Tokyo airport to Sado Island is around US$180 (one way, paid in cash upon arrival) Orientation: Orientation with volunteers and project coordinator on Sado Island, either on Friday or Tuesday. After receiving explicit instructions, you will travel independently from Tokyo to Sado Island. Option for private room available.įood: 3 catered meals included while on Sado IslandĪirport Transfers: Meet and greet at the airport upon arrival. Or you can arrive after noon and stay in Tokyo until Monday (see the extra fee below).Īccommodations: Shared rooms in temple guesthouse or large furnished tents. Volunteers need to arrive before noon in Narita or Haneda airports on a Friday, then proceed directly to Sado (you will get a ticket set upon arrival, extra fee $180 one way, paid in cash). Important Note: Due to the requirement of a business visa to travel to Japan, volunteers must apply at a minimum of 4 weeks before your intended start date. Number of Volunteers: Minimum 1 volunteer, maximum 52 volunteers Volunteer Work: The volunteers tasks are quite diverse, see below for more detailsĪge: Minimum age of 18 (we can consider minors with parental consent) Project length: Minimum 1 week, maximum 12 weeksĪrrival Airport: Haneda or Narita airports, Tokyo. Location of the Project: Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan We can provide airport pickup and shared accommodation at our volunteer center in Tokyo (see extra fee below) This will give you the opportunity to explore Tokyo before your volunteer placement. Optional: Upon arrival in Tokyo, you can stay three nights in the city center and travel to Sado Island on Monday. Departure day is usually on a Friday, according to the ferry schedule.

Volunteers eat lunch around 12:00 and have dinner after 19:00. Mon-Fri: Meaningful volunteer work organized in shifts between 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:30. Optional excursions are available during the afternoons to explore the island. During the weekends, volunteers can relax or join community activities in the mornings. Sat-Sun: Our team will give you a welcome orientation on Saturday morning and create your volunteer schedule. Upon arrival at the island, you will get picked up and escorted to your new home. Travel time to Sado Island is around 5-6 hours. Our coordinator will welcome you at the airport and give you train & ferry tickets, including clear travel instructions. Your Schedule at a Glance (minimum one week commitment):ĭay 1, arrival in Tokyo: The recommended arrival time is on a Friday before noon. Learn about habitat management and traditional Japanese farming skills.Help protect the critically endangered Crested Ibis.Stay in a Buddhist temple set amid Japan’s most stunning landscapes.Live and work alongside Japanese and international volunteers.Go off the beaten track and immerse into traditional Japanese rural culture.Volunteer for wildlife and heritage conservation on one of Japan’s most beautiful Islands. This program is now open to international volunteers!

Wilderness travel treasure temples and tea houses japan