Midori Farm Kyoto

Learn the ways of organic food production and enjoy the mountain countryside north of Kyoto City. We have a large, traditional Japanese house and several gardens less than one minute walk from the house. We host events for children of all ages and tourists from around the world.

I have lived in Japan for 27 years, I can speak Japanese well and I enjoy meeting volunteers from all over the world. I have hosted over 50 volunteers and interns since 2017, and we have received over 200 visitors in that time. I do not live at the farm, but in the city about an hour away. I come to the farm 3-5 days a week to work with the team, run events and so on. On the first day volunteers are typically met in Kyoto city and transported in my car to the farm, and then returned after their time with us.
The atmosphere is casual but professional with each other with consideration to the environment and local residents. We have comfortable bedding, a fully equipped kitchen, a shower/bath and proper Japanese high-tech restroom. As part of the staff, we all share in the extra vegetables which cannot be sold. I take my time with all volunteers to make sure everyone is comfortable and learns how to best tend to the gardens and other tasks at hand.