(1) Yanagawa Hiking & Swimming (Chuo Line)
(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Intermediate (on the easy side) Course)(Cancelled in case of rain) NEW!
Meeting Time/Place: Shiotsu Ticket Gate at 10:40 am
Train Schedule: (for those coming from Takao) 10:19 Takao Departure on the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki) 10:39 Arrive at Shiotsu Statio
Trains are not running frequently and we can’t wait for the next train. Please come by the appointed time as we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.
Course: Shiotsu Station – Oono Reservoir – Mt. Ohanna – Namesawa Pass – Owada Pass -Yanagawa Gorge (for river fun) – Yanagawa Station (Walking time: 3 hours)
In the afternoon, we will get snacks/drinks and relax on the Yanagawa River, where you can stroll along the river and swim into a gorge.
Please bring your lunch and drink.
●Requests to the participants
1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.
2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.
3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.
(2) Arakawa River Clean Up
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Gather riverside: 13:30
River Clean Up: 13:00-17:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the river at the waterline between the Shinjuku Line train bridge and the Kasaibashi Bridge. Also call James (the organizer) cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.
RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled as we will use rain ware and take cover as necessary. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled or stopped if already in progress.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.
