14-Day itinerary for Japan: Volunteering

  1. Day 1: Tokyo
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Serene green escape

  2. Day 2: Tokyo
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Cityscape viewpoint

  3. Day 3: Tokyo
    Animal Refuge Kansai

    Animal sanctuary volunteering

  4. Day 4: Kyoto
    Kyoto Botanical Gardens

    Floral oasis stroll

  5. Day 5: Kyoto
    Kyoto Handicraft Center

    Japanese handicraft workshops

  6. Day 6: Kyoto
    Senso-ji Temple

    Oldest temple visit

  7. Day 7: Hiroshima
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

    Sad but moving

  8. Day 8: Hiroshima
    Animal Rescue Center

    Animal lover volunteer

  9. Day 9: Osaka
    Osaka Castle

    Historical landmark visit

  10. Day 10: Osaka
    Kuromon Ichiba Market

    Culinary sampling spree

  11. Day 11: Nagoya
    Museum Meiji Mura

    Historical immersion experience

  12. Day 12: Nagoya
    Nagoya Castle

    Samurai era stronghold

  13. Day 13: Fuji
    Mt. Fuji

    Iconic mountain hike

  14. Day 14: Fuji
    Fuji Animal Park

    Wildlife up close

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (2-3 hours, £2)
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (1-2 hours, free)
  • Animal Refuge Kansai (6-8 hours, £10)
  • Kyoto Botanical Gardens (2-3 hours, £3)
  • Kyoto Handicraft Center (2-5 hours, £10-20)
  • Senso-ji Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Animal Rescue Center (6-8 hours, £10)
  • Osaka Castle (2-3 hours, £5)
  • Kuromon Ichiba Market (2-3 hours, £20-30)
  • Museum Meiji Mura (4-6 hours, £10)
  • Nagoya Castle (2-3 hours, £4-6)
  • Mt. Fuji (8-10 hours, £30-50)
  • Fuji Animal Park (4-6 hours, £10-20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £119-231

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting other animal sanctuaries and rescue centers. Alternatively, if you have less time, cut down on the number of cities you visit and try sticking to exploring one or two.

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