1) Ootsuki – Saruhashi Hiking
(1,000yen) (Intermediate Level) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Since trains are running infrequently, we won’t be able to wait for the next train.  We need to start the hike as scheduled, so we can’t attend to latecomers.  Please make sure to arrive by the appointed meeting time.

Ootsuki Station (Chuo Line) Ticket Gate 11:00 am
Take the 10:18 train from Takao (JR Chuo Line going towards Ootsuki) and get off at Ootsuki Station, arriving at 10:55

Level: Intermediate level

Course: Ootsuki Station – Mt. Kikuka – Gozen-yama – Saruhashi Bridge – Saruhashi Station

Walking time: About 3.5 – 4 hours.

Saruhashi (The Monkey Bridge) is one of 3 famous ancient bridges of Japan.

There may be a swimming spot (or a place to dip your feet) on the river near Saruhashi Bridge. If you are interested in swimming, bring a swimsuit.

Please wear appropriate shoes for the hike and bring lunch and plenty of liquids.

2) 荒川ゴミ拾い

英語のみの説明となります。

Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Gather riverside:  15:00
River CleanUp: 15:00-19:00

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along　the river bank for about about 3.5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO

If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location 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. Please bring rain gear and we will take shelter (under a bridge) until any downpours let up. . In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled (and usually moved to a different day).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.