Top Japan Volunteer Tours

Exploring the historic city of Kyoto with a local guide gives you an experience you won’t get by following a guidebook itinerary. Discover local neighborhoods, see iconic attractions, and get recommendations from a guide who creates a personalized route based on your interests and needs.

Discover hidden hiking routes that you likely wouldn’t find alone on this guided tour near the spectacular Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine—a place known for its bright orange torii gates. Following a guide, venture off paved paths and onto secret forest trails to the famous attraction, passing a natural bamboo forest, and a small shrine that’s off the usual tourist trail. The trip also reveals scenic views of Fushimi-Momoyama Castle.

Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.

Explore lush woodlands and discover magnificent views of Mt Fuji while helping restore the environment. A local guide leads you in a half hour of easy litter pick up where the forest is most severely marred. Then we'll hike on relatively-flat paths that wind through enchanting groves and across emerald moss-covered lava beds in the Aokigahara Forest. Next, we visit a crystal-clear lake where Mt Fuji towers above the shore. After a lunch break, your guide will lead you in whichever of the following you prefer: a) hike gently-sloping wilderness trails where it’s possible to explore little-known lava caves, if you like b) hike uphill to a mountain ridge with a breathtaking view of Mt Fuji Your guide, a native English speaker, is knowledgeable about Japan and the local area and will share fascinating info and insights. This experience is ideal for visitors who want to contribute to the beauty of the land, go where tourists seldom go and see what only the lucky few see.

On this tour, you can visit the ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake with a local licensed guide. On March 11 th 2011, the magnitude-9.0 earthquake occurred in Japan’s Tohoku region. Many people in Fukushima lost their lives to this earthquake and the subsequent large tsunami, and scores of homes were destroyed. In addition, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Disaster resulted in leaving many people with no choice but to evacuate their homes. The effects of these multiple disasters remain to this day. This tour offers you the opportunity to see the places where the effects of the earthquake and nuclear disaster remain, as well as the places where revitalization efforts are taking place. *The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour. *All tour sales go to donations for the affected areas. *You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

On this tour, you can visit the ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake with a local licensed guide. On March 11 th 2011, the magnitude-9.0 earthquake occurred in Japan’s Tohoku region. Many people in Fukushima lost their lives to this earthquake and the subsequent large tsunami, and scores of homes were destroyed. In addition, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Disaster resulted in leaving many people with no choice but to evacuate their homes. The effects of these multiple disasters remain to this day. This tour offers you the opportunity to see the places where the effects of the earthquake and nuclear disaster remain, as well as the places where revitalization efforts are taking place. All tour sales go to donations for the affected areas. The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour. Please note that You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Embark on an enchanting three-day escape to Izena Island, where traditional Okinawan living blends with royal Ryukyuan heritage. Unwind on savoring gourmet meals from the island's renowned chef, using the freshest local produce. Embrace the rhythmic strum of the Sanshin, delve into the island's regal past, and cycle through historic landscapes with a local guide. Kayak over vibrant coral reefs and join a seaside BBQ with the day's fresh catch, accompanied by local Eisa dance. Cap off the evenings with intimate stargazing, connecting deeply with Okinawa's soul. This Izena journey offers more than a retreat—it's a living story, inviting you to become a part of the island's enduring narrative.