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- World Unite Japan KK
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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 52
- Age range 14 to 99
Highlights
- Stay at Koninji Temple or in a furnished tent
- Craft bamboo toys with local school children
- Help maintain biotopes and rice fields
- Clean Sobama Beach and learn about pollution
- Explore Chokokuji Temple and its history
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival at Sado Ferry Terminal & transfer to accommodation
- Day 2 Orientation in the morning & bamboo handcraft training in the afternoon
- Day 3 Management of biotope & community farm work in Iwakubi
- Day 4 Community work at a Chokokuji temple
- Day 5 Beach Cleanup at Sobama beach
- Day 6 Learning about environmental conservation and exploring its local implementation
- Day 7 The Crested Ibis & the rice farming community of Ogura
- Day 8 Collecting herbs & making herbal tea blends OR Departure
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- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
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World Unite Japan KK
Number of tours
5
Age Range
14 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
100%
World Unite Japan KK is an innovative developer and operator of volunteering...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- CBCharlie· November 24th, 2024Pretty dreadful. Shambolic, run by children. Dreadful approach to guests with allergies. Really really poor living conditions - I knew it would be a tent but they shouldn't be full of bugs, not cleaned from the prior guests, and leaking / caving in! Any food you bring will get eaten and covered in bugs too - there's nowhere to store anything. It's all unclean. My worst experience in over two months in Japan. The volunteering is a waste of everyone's time too - you don't actually do anything remotely worthwhile for the community.Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- LWLesa· August 15th, 2024World Unite Japan is an amazing organization! I had a truly wonderful, enriching, and meaningful experience. Our leaders, Summer and Hitoki, were outstanding. They created an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and arranged volunteer projects that immersed us in the culture and ecosystems of Sado Island. I will always remember the friendships I made with our leaders and other volunteers. This was an life-changing experience. I highly recommend it! LesaShow moreTrip date: July 2024
- AFAlwyn· July 16th, 2023Great to mix with younger people who want to make a difference in the world and a heap of new experiences for me!
Trip date: June 2023 
Salem· September 14th, 2022Definitely would recommend! I went to Sado Island in August of 2022, in the midst of Japan's reopening. Before I even arrived, the staff were very helpful in getting my visa set up and working with various hiccups during travel. Sado is gorgeous, very lush and the perfect location if you're looking for a Japan experience off the beaten path. Lots of opportunities to interact with the local population The accommodations at Koninji are more traditional, I was in one of the tatami rooms, but there other options too. The insect population in the area is thriving, so learn to coexist or bring a whole lot of bug repellent. Be prepared for steamy weather if you go in August! I'd suggest a two week stay as there are sometimes festivals and areas to see on the weekend that you won't get the time for in a standard week. The schedule can be affected by the weather as well, so if you miss an activity on week one, you'll probably get it in week two. Again, the staff are very personable and hardworking, putting sincere effort into creating an enjoyable experience. Happy Travels!Show moreTrip date: August 2022- Brendan· September 5th, 2022Fantastic experience!Trip date: August 2022
- MRMaria Jose· September 3rd, 2022I have enjoyed and learned a lot in the...Show moreTrip date: August 2022
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8 days
Environmental Conservation Volunteering, Cultural Immersion and Temple Stay on Sado Island
From Sado Island to Sado Island
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