Join Rotarians and friends on a visit to Japan!
Experience Japan’s unique culture and beauty while doing hands-on service projects on the island of Osakikamijima! It's a flexible trip so it is perfect for your schedule.
The island is located in the idyllic Seto Inland Sea and is reachable only by ferry. It is beloved by locals across Hiroshima Prefecture but not swamped with tourists. You can stay in modest accommodations at a shared guest house ($50/night per person). Island experts Steve and Noko Yoshida will be staying at the guest house with us. Activities will vary according to the interests of the group.Service projects may include:
- House restoration such as cleaning and making shoji screens under the guidance of a master craftsman,
- Helping to restore the seabed by cultivating seaweed
- Working on a citrus farm
- Speaking English one-on-one with students who are learning the language
Other island excursions may include:
- Touring local businesses
- Eating at restaurants
- Visiting local attractions
- Hiking
- Enjoying the hot springs (onsen)
Dates available between May 11 to 31, 2025. You choose the length of time you wish to stay. Four-day minimum stay is required. This is a low-cost service opportunity for volunteers, not a tour.
Space is limited to 12 people at a time on a first-come basis. We encourage you to explore other parts of Japan either before or after the island visit, especially nearby Hiroshima. Download the attached fact sheet to share with your friends who may also be interested in the outstanding service opportunity.
For more details, contact Sue Craig at sue@tintina.ca