1) Ootsuki (Cliff) Hiking Course
(Intermediate)(1000 Yen)(Canceled in case of rain)
Meeting Place/Time: Ootsuki Station (Chuo Line) Ticket Gate 10:57 am
Train: From Takao Station, take the Chuo Line train (going towards Ootsuki) at 10:18 (17). This arrives at Ootsuki at 10:55
Trains are not running frequently and we can’t wait for the next train. Please come at the appointed time since we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.
Course: Ootsuki Station – Mt. Iwadono – Chigootoshi Cliffs – Ootsuki Station
Walking time: about 4 hours.
Walking Distance: About 10 km
Please wear appropriate shoes for a hike and bring lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.
2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 14:30
Finishing up: 18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 5 to 4 hours with a break in the middle
WHAT TO BRING
Wear old clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, and please wear long pants. Bare legs are not recommended because they can easily get cut from objects like cut river reeds. Also, a hat is recommended, especially during the summer months, and please bring lots of liquids to drink. Bringing gloves is also recommended but we usually have some extra pairs available to loan out.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location on the island under the elevated C2 highway walking under the Tozai Line bridge all the way to the end of the pods. Call the organizer’s (James) 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.
