Requests to the participants
○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.
(Participation Fee 1000 yen and 300 yen entrance to Engakuji))(Easy Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting place and time: Kitakamakura Station (on the Yokosuka Line or JR ShonanShinjuku Line) at 11:45 am or 1:00 pm. (East exit, DO NOT cross the tracks).
Train : From Yokohama Station (if coming from this direction), take the 11:20 am JR ShonanShinjuku Line train (towards Zushi). This arrives at Kitakamakura at 11:40 am.
Hiking Course : Kitakamakura Station (East Exit) – Engakuji Temple (lunch & sightseeing) – KitaKamakura Station East exit (1:00 pm to pick up latecomers) – Genjiyama Park – “Wash your Money” Cave Shrine – Kamakura Beach (Sunset?) – Kamakura Station
This hike isn’t difficult (about 8km) but there is a bit of going up and down on a rocky course.
Engakuji is one of the most famous Zen Buddhist temples in Japan and has a large, beautiful grounds. (Website in Japanese http://www.engakuji.or.jp ). We finish at the beach around 4:15 pm for some eats/drinks/frisbee/sunset.
Bring your lunch (if eating), drinks