Shiba (Miyazaki)

Japan Environment Farming Environment Farming Fixed dates

About the project

Shiba (Miyazaki)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This project has been organized together with local organization 'Ogurumi-kai' since 2009. Shiba is a very mountainous region covered with deep forest, cliffs and waterfalls. It is specified for the Kyushu central mountainous district quasi-national park. In spite of the town’s natural heritage, depopulation (especially of youth) is a serious problem there. Ogurumi-kai aims to preserve the natural beauty of Shiba village by guide in nature, providing ecological education for children, conservation forest etc. The aim of this workcamp is to help in nature conservation and vitalization of local communities.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will work in the beautiful mountains for maintaining of historical nature trail and sign board in the mountain. Volunteers will also help in traditional agriculture for local aged farmers.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in shared room of a house or community center. Please bring your sleeping bag. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

📍 About the location

Shiba village is a very beautiful village and in the center of Kyushu Island. It is located near the border with Miyazaki and Kumamoto prefectures. The historical 'Heike' legend has been handed in this village.

⚠️ Requirements

High motivation to work hard in the mountain is required. Volunteers should enjoy a simple lifestyle in the isolated area and respect to the local culture.

ℹ️ Additional information

Other activities: Volunteer can join a cultural exchange party with locals, excursion and trekking, etc. In the evening of a sunny day, please enjoy the wonderful starry sky in Shiba village.

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-17-090

11/08/2017 → 20/08/2017

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

18000.00 JPY ≈ 102 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Shiiba, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan

Japan

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Japan Yen (JPY / ¥)

Exchange rate

1 JPY = 0.005641 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Japan Standard Time

Local time: 20:57 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

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📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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