Eco and Outdoor Tourism Internship in Japan

Intern at a national park in Japan. World Unite! offers placements related to nature-based tourism and ecotourism, which may include diving and sailing.

You assist the Ama women at the visitor center in Ise-Shima National Park. These women don’t use diving equipment but instead employ century–old traditional techniques to scour the ocean for seafood in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner. You also offer boat tours with a biological and cultural focus.

Satoyama-Experience offers ecotourism internships in Takayama, featuring guided bicycle tours conducted in both English and Japanese. Interns assist as guides, help with reception and marketing, and participate in community activities. The internship lasts at least four weeks and requires an interview.

In Shizuoka, interns assist with water sports and guesthouse operations from June to October. Duties include diving, sailing, and hospitality tasks. No prior diving experience is required. Sailing tours may also be available. Internships last at least three weeks and are conducted in English.