Please contact the leader directly if you have any questions.

(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)(￥1000 Participation Fee)

Autumn in Hakone is impressive. Onshi-Hakone Park is distinguished by the beauty of Lake Ashinoko, Mount Fuji, and the mountains which surround the park.

☆Meeting Time/Place:  10:00AM at Odakyu Line Hakone-Yumoto Station Ticket Gate

☆Course: Hakone-Yumoto Station -bus(0:33)-  Onshi-Hakone Park – Hakone-no-mori –
Otamagaike – Shojinike Rokudo Jizo Bus Stop -bus(0:26)- Hakone-Yumoto Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 and a half hours (about 3.5km) plus a lot of time
for sightseeing so the walk should take about 3 hours.

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

☆Any inquiries may be made to ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp with the word  [Jambo] in the subject line. Please replace at with @. Don’t forget to whitelist this EM address.

☆The program is ¥1000.

☆The donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development. http://www.riasnomori.jp

Please contact the event leader directly if you have any questions about this event.

(￥1000) (Hiking Cancelled in case of rain)(Intermediate level)

Mt. Akagi is one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Just have a breathtaking view from Jizodake Peak. You can enjoy alpine plants around Kakumanbuchi Marsh.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:25 JR Ryomo Line Maebashi Station ticket gate

The buses are running infrequently and we will be unable to wait for the next bus.  Please be sure to arrive by the appointed meeting time. https://kan-etsu.net/files/libs/10899/202304261710364733.pdf

☆Course: Maebashi Station 10:35(dpt) -bus- 11:41(arr) Shin-Sakadaira-(0:55)- Jizodake -(0:30)- Konumatoge -(0:05)-Konumatoge Junction-(0:20)- Toriitoge -(0:20)- Visitor Center 15:15(dpt) -bus- 16:35(arr)- Maebashi Station

☆Train: If you are coming from Tokyo, take the 7:51 JR Tokaido Main Line (Ueno Tokyo Line) train from Tokyo Station (going towards Takasaki).

This arrives at Takasaki Station at 9:44. Take the 10:07 Ryomo Line train going towards Isezaki. This train arrives at Maebashi Station at 10:21.

☆Hiking Time: About 2 hours and 10 minutes (5km) plus time for rest so the hike should take about 3 and half hours.

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko
Any inquiries may be made to ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp with the word  [Jambo]  in the subject line. Please replace at with @.

☆The program is ¥1000.

☆The donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.

☆Please have your rucksack and wear appropriate shoes for a hike to avoid injury and bring your own lunch and plenty of liquids.

This event is canceled.

1) Mt. Ohno Hiking & Shasui Waterfall
(Intermediate) (Participation Fee 1,000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Please come by the appointed time as we can’t attend to the latecomers. Trains (JR Gotenba Line) are not running frequently and we need to start hiking as scheduled, so we can’t wait for the next train.  

JR Gotemba Line’s Yaga Station Ticket Gate at 10:23 am
DEFINITELY arrive at this time!

Train: (if you are coming from Shinjuku) Shinjuku Station (Odakyu Line Express going towards Odawara) 8:40 – ShinMatsuda, arriving at 9:59 – Matsuda Station (change to JR Gotemba Line) departing at 10:08  – Yaga Station 10:21

Course: Yaga Station – Mt. Ohno (723 M) – Shasui Waterfall – Yamakita Station

Walking Time: About five and a half hours

Be sure to bring your lunch and drinks.  Also, please wear the appropriate shoes for a hike.

This course includes the Shasui Waterfall, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

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.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call Jame’s 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.

Please contact the event leader directly if you have any inquires.

1) Let’s Enjoy Setagaya-ku Tamagawa Fireworks Festival Together
(No Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of stormy weather)

We can have clear views along the banks.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 17:00 Tokyu Futako-Tamagawa Station East Exit stone benches
Make sure to arrive by this time since a large crowd is expected. I’m afraid that we cannot wait for late comers.

☆Free of charge

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko
Any inquiries may be made to ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp with the word  [Jambo]  in the subject line. Please replace at with @.

☆What to bring: Picnic sheet, food and drink.

2) 江戸川ゴミ拾い

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at Myoden Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30
Relaxing riverside: 17:00
Return to station: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Myoden Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Edogawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3.5 to 4 hours.

INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the opposite side of the river from the Clean Spa under the bay front bridges. Just walk to the river from the station and the head to the orange 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 move to and from the river by car and we can clean up under cover the bay front bridges as a Plan B as well as adjacent areas using rain ware. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled.

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

(￥1000 Participation Fee)(Cancelled in case of rain) (Intermediate Course)

Meeting place and time: Ticket gate of Higashi Moro Stations at 10:50 am.

Train: If you are going from Ikebukuro:
Ikebukuro Departure (Tobu Tojo Line going towards Shinrin Koen) – 9:45, Sakado Arrival 10:30 (change to the Tobu Ogose Line going towards Ogose) Sakado Departure 10:34, Higashi Moro Arrival – 10:47

Course: Higashi Moro Station – Shishigataki Waterfall – Kamakita Lake – Shukuya-no-taki Waterfall –  Higashi Moro Station

The hike itself is about 5 hours (14 km).

Please bring your own food and drink.

By Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

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.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call Jame’s 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).

Due to the bad weather (rain expected all day), we are going to cancel the event.

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（Beginner Course)(Participation fee: ￥1,000)(Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place&Time: Since we take the 10:05 bus to Okutama Lake (the train and the bus is not running frequently), be sure to arrive on this train as we will be unable to wait for the next one.

Okutama Station Ticket Gate at 9:59
From Oume Station, take the 9:14 JR Oume Line train going towards Okutama.  This arrives at Okutama Station at 9:57.

Course (from Okutama Station): Okutama Station (by bus – 15 minutes) – Okutama Lake – Old (Therapy) Road – Shidakura Suspension Bridge – Okutama Station

Walking Time: About 5 hours

Okutama Therapy Road (mukashi-michi)

Please bring lunch and drinks.

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call David and Miki’s cell phone 080-6546-7688 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.

1) Kanazawa Bunko – Kamakura Hike & Beach
(Intermediate (on the easy side))(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Kanazawa Bunko station at 9:45

Train: If you go from Yokohama:
Yokohama Departure (Keihin Kyoko Express (going towards Misakiguchi) 9:28, Kanazawa Bunko Arrival 9:43

Walking Time: about 5.5 hours

Course: Kanazawa Bunko Station – Kanazawa Nature Park – Mt. Daihei – Paradise Hiking Course – Gionyama Hiking Course – Yuigahama Beach (Last swimming chance of the year) – Kamakura Station

Bring your own beverages and lunch. If you want to swim, bring a swimsuit.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

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.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call Jame’s 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.