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Join Dong Ju in rural Hida Takayama and take part in restoring a 70-year-old traditional Japanese house through natural materials and handmade craftsmanship. Volunteers can help with carpentry, renovation projects, gardening, DIY activities, farming, and content creation while experiencing a self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by nature. A perfect opportunity for people interested in craftsmanship, sustainability, and rural Japanese culture. ✨🇯
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Beginner Japanese
Over 22 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This is a hands-on countryside experience where we work together, share meals, and enjoy rural life in Hida Takayama. Some days are active and physical, while others are more relaxed and creative.
Please check our Instagram posts for more photos
https://www.instagram.com/tierracraft_wp?igsh=djR0MTFsajI4OW1q
Tasks & Projects
The work varies depending on the season, weather, and current projects. Tasks may include:
Farming & Gardening
- Rice paddy maintenance (water management and weeding)
- Vegetable garden care and harvesting
- Weeding and preparing new garden beds
- Planting seasonal vegetables
House & Property Maintenance (June–July)
- Exterior house projects
- Roof painting
- General property maintenance
- Carrying and moving materials around the house
Workshop & Organization
- Organizing tools and materials
- Cleaning and improving the workshop
Content Creation
Creating short-form content for social media
Writing blog posts and website content
Documenting renovation, farming, and countryside life
Meals
Meals are generally prepared by the host and family, but volunteers are expected to actively help with cooking, meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. Sharing these responsibilities is an important part of the community experience and helps create a cooperative atmosphere.
Schedule & Working Hours
The daily schedule may change depending on the weather and the needs of the project. For example, during roof painting, work may start earlier in the morning to avoid the heat later in the day.
While the schedule can be flexible, the total workload will not exceed 25 hours per week.
This is a hands-on countryside experience where we work together, share meals, and enjoy rural life in Hida Takayama. Some days are active and physical, while others are more relaxed and creative.
Tasks & Projects
The work varies depending on the season, weather, and current projects. Tasks may include:
Farming & Gardening
- Rice paddy maintenance (water management and weeding)
- Vegetable garden care and harvesting
- Weeding and preparing new garden beds
- Planting seasonal vegetables
House & Property Maintenance (June–July)
- Exterior house projects
- Roof painting
- General property maintenance
- Carrying and moving materials around the house
Workshop & Organization
- Organizing tools and materials
- Cleaning and improving the workshop
Content Creation
Creating short-form content for social media
Writing blog posts and website content
Documenting renovation, farming, and countryside life
Meals
Meals are generally prepared by the host and family, but volunteers are expected to actively help with cooking, meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. Sharing these responsibilities is an important part of the community experience and helps create a cooperative atmosphere.
Schedule & Working Hours
The daily schedule may change depending on the weather and the needs of the project. For example, during roof painting, work may start earlier in the morning to avoid the heat later in the day.
While the schedule can be flexible, the total workload will not exceed 25 hours per week.
Please respect the shared space, clean up after yourself, and help keep the house and workshop organized. Communication is important, so if you have questions or problems, please let me know early.
Some tasks can be physically active, especially renovation and farming work, so a positive attitude and willingness to help are important. No professional experience is required, but motivation, curiosity, and respect for others are expected.
I want this to be a comfortable, creative, and inspiring environment where everyone can enjoy living, learning, and working together.
