Sustainable Agriculture and Skills Exchange in Kyoto(Min 2 Weeks)

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The experience

Join our mission to promote real food education. You will gain hands-on experience in organic production, from field inspection to preparing harvests for sale. We seek self-sufficient volunteers who can work independently, maintain a professional attitude, and contribute their unique skills to help our project thrive in the local community.

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What you offer

6 hours of help per day

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 60 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: This fee covers your accommodation, farm amenities, transportation to and from the farm, and basic food staples (rice, pasta, bread, and seasonings), along with fresh seasonal farm vegetables.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Japanese

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Learn organic farming and share your skills in rural Kyoto.

Join our mission to promote real food education. You will gain hands-on experience in organic production, from field inspection to preparing harvests for sale. We seek self-sufficient volunteers who can work independently, maintain a professional attitude, and contribute their unique skills to help our project thrive in the local community.

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Activities & Shift

Activities: Field inspections, organic cultivation of 50+ food varieties, harvesting, packing vegetables for sale, assisting with local tours/events, and specialized projects (Art/IT/Media).

Shifts: 6 hours per day, 5 days a week. Work typically starts mid-morning and continues into the afternoon with a scheduled break for a pre-prepared lunch.

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Rules

Maintain professional conduct and facility cleanliness at all times.

Respect local Japanese customs and community members.

Lunch must be prepared before the workday begins; no cooking during work hours.

If preparing shared meals, a vegetarian menu is preferred by the host.