1) Chichibu Hike and Swim
(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Place/Time: Hanno Station ticket gate at 10:40
Train: If you are going from Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro (Express) Line’s 9:50 train and get off at Hanno Station, arriving there at 10:38.
Course: Hanno Station – Mt. Tenran – Mt. Tonosu – Iruma River (swimming & river fun) – Hanno Station
Walking time: About 3.5 hours
Please come in shoes suitable for hiking. Bring lunch and drinks, as well as a swimsuit and towel (for those who want to swim).
2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends
Gather at SHINKOIWA Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 15:00
Finishing up: 18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Shinkoiwa Station (Sobu Line) outside the North Exit 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 between the Kasaibashi Bridge
and the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjuku Line
Bridge. 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.
