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Sorry,we are not accepting any inquiries for the year 2026

＊Please check this page for information on internships. No further information is available, so please review the information here to make your decision.The early bird gets the worm

Acceptable Period、2025

  June 28 ~ August 8

 August18 ~ middle of November

* Long-term stays are available（Within the above dates）

Please come with your own visa（We can’t help you get a visa）

 

Tea Farming Calendar

Spring (April – May)
Weeding
Kabuse ( Early April:covering tea trees )
Harvesting ( Mid April~Early May )
Processing at the green tea factory ( Tea is processed by machine, so the work is to clean the factory )

Treaming

Summer (June,July – September and Sometimes in October )

Summer working hours: 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Working hours vary during the summer due to the heat.（June,July~September　and Sometimes in October）

Weeding
（The majority of the work will be weeding.
This is the most important work in organic farming!）

Harvesting and Treaming (Middle of June~Earlu July)

Fall (September – November)
Weeding
Harvesting（middle-October）
Processing green tea ( Tea is processed by machine, so the work is to clean the factory )
Composting

Winter (December – March)
Sorry, we are not available.( It's cold )

 

Fee:Please pay 3000JPY/Per person(Total)

Accommodation & Meals　

＊You will get to sleep on traditional tatami and we will provide you with futons, pillows and blankets.

＊On workdays, you will enjoy freshly cooked Japanese lunch and dinner.

・During your stay here, please do not waste food. We prepare every meal with care. If you cannot eat it or cannot finish it, please give it to someone else before starting to eat, or return the dish.

・On your departure date, please clean your room. Also, wash the sheets, futon cover, pillowcase, and blanket, and hang them outside to dry. Please also hang the futon outside to dry.

・The wifi data has a monthly limit, some time may not working. Please prepare your own data supply, such as portable wifi or sim card.

・Please understand we cannot satisfy everyone's different needs. If you need anything extra please prepare yourself well.

＊ If you have any dietary restrictions, feel free to let us know and we will prepare accordingly.＊Sorry,not acceptable for those with wheat or gluten allergies. (Wheat is used in the majority of seasonings. It is difficult to make every dish wheat-free everyday.)

＊Meals are vegetable-based.（Sometimes meat and fish are served）　　

＊Our tea is free to drink. If you drink coffee, please bring your own（No coffee maker）

＊Sorry, no meat-eaters please, as we cannot cook meat for every meal.

＊Sorry,not acceptable for those with wheat or gluten allergies. (Wheat is used in the majority of seasonings. It is difficult to make every dish wheat-free.)

＊We also do not accept people with many allergies.（I'm sorry, but if anything happens with the food we prepared, we'd feel terrible.）

 

Internship/Volunteering Expectations

From Monday to Saturday, our workdays typically start at 8am and end at 5pm. Sunday is a day off.(Except summer:June,July – September and Sometimes in October )
If you want to have time off for a day trip or just need some rest, talk to us and we will take care of it!
You don't need to know how to speak Japanese, although we will be happy if you are interested in language exchanges.

Experience Life in Japan's Countryside

This is a great opportunity to learn not just about Japanese tea, but about traditional Japanese life in general. This is your possibility to experience a side of Japanese life that is available to few visitors. In your free time, there are local restaurants and cafes that you can explore. With our farm close to Fujieda City and half an hour away from Shizuoka City, there are lots of opportunities for sightseeing! Shizuoka offers something for everyone — whether it be pottery classes, beer festivals, or traditional woodworking. Situated in a beautiful mountainous area, our place is perfect for anyone who enjoys biking, running, and hiking (we can share our favourite trails!).

Qualities of an Ideal Intern

・MEDICATION (cold medicine, stomach medicine, headache medicine, Insect bite cream etc)

・RAIN JACKET and PANTS

・LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

・working gloves

・ LONG PANTS

・ HIKING BOOTS

・ LONG SOCKS

・ SUN HAT / CAP

・SUNGLASSES

・SUNSCREEN

・WATER BOTTLE

・EARBUDS

・TOWEL

What Interns Say About Us

One of our lovely tea interns, Narm from Thailand wrote an article about her tea internship experience with us!
Read about her tea internship experience here.

Join Us at the Tea Farms Today!

If you are interested in volunteering, please submit this form at least 1 week before your desired start date.

Please write a cover letter detailing:
1. Why you are interested in completing a tea internship with us, and
 What you hope to gain from the experience

2.Preferred arrival date and length of stay

【＊Sorry, we will not reply to your email if your preferred date is not mentioned in the email】

3.Gender（This information is necessary to separate the rooms）

4.Please let us know ,if you have any dietary restrictions

 

Climate Averages in Shizuoka

https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/japan/shizuoka/climate

・March and early April are cold at night. You will need a jacket at night.

・From July to mid-September, it is hot.

・From October, it is cold at night. You will need a jacket at night.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🍵