FUTAGOTAMAGAWA – TODOROKI GORGE HIKE & GARBAGE CLEAN-UP (

Meet at 10:30 at Futagotamagawa station (on the Toukyuu Denentoshi Line) ticket gate.

From Shibuya, take the 10:16AM Toukyuu Denentoshi Line train to Futagotamagawa (arriving at 10:27). We will hike from there to Todoroki (visiting temples and shrines along the way), then go through Todoroki Gorge (a beautiful Gorge in Setagaya Ward, believe it or not), down to the Tama River, and up the river back to FutagoTamagawa. On the riverside, we will pick up garbage (so bring a garbage bag or two) while hanging out there.

Walking time: about 4 hours

http://www.nikotama-kun.jp/fuukei_cource04.htm (Half of this course PLUS)

Meet at the ticket gate of Surugaoyama Station on the Gotemba Line at 11:05AM.

From Shinjuku, take the 9:11 express Odakyuu Line train (going towards Odawara) to Shin-Matsuda (arriving at 10:35AM). Walk to Matsuda Station (which has the JR Gotemba Line) and get on the 10:44 train. This train arrives at Surugaoyama at 11:03 AM.
(DEFINITELY get on this train because we can’t wait for the next one since they are infrequent.)
 
We will hike from the station to the Yuujo Waterfall, then to the Choushi Gorge, and return to Ashigara Station (on the Gotemba Line). The hiking time
itself is about 4 hours.
 
If you’d like to go with Leszek from Shinjuku, you can meet in the front car of the 9:11 Odakyuu Line train.
 
Please bring your lunch and drink

As we will go to a Hot Springs in Ashigara after the hike, please bring a change of clothes and a towel if you’d like to join!

Hiking Leader:  Leszek Rybicki  080-4369-2537

Fujino Station – Wada Pass – Mt. Jinba (855 Meters) – Fujino Station
 
Take the Keio Line at 9:20AM from Shinjuku Station to Takao station, arriving at 10:11AM. Change at Takao Station to the Chuo Line.  Take the 10:17AM train going towards Ootsuki and get off at Fujino Station, arriving at 10:30AM.  Using these trains, the total cost comes to 580 yen.

Meeting Place/Time: Fujino Station Ticket Gate 10:32AM (If you’re going from Shinjuku Station, we will meet on the front of the Keio Line platform at 9:18)

Walking time: about 5 hours
 
Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

As we will go to a Hot Springs in Fujino after the hike, please bring a change of clothes and a towel if you’d like to join!

Meeting Time/Place: Torisawa Ticket Gate at 10:00AM

Please bring your lunch and drink.

Train Schedule

8:30 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line (Semi-Express)
9:23 Arrive at Takao Station and change to the Chuo Line
9:27 Take the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki)
9:56 Arrive at Torisawa Station

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If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, you can get on the front of the Keio Line 8:30 train. Leszek will get on the same car at Meidaimae.

Hiking Leader: Leszek Rybicki 080-4369-2537

(The hiking will be cancelled in case of rain, but we’ll still do the Ikebukuro Program)

Meet at the Seibu Chichibu Line’s Ashigakubo Station’s Ticket Gate at 10:25. From Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line’s Express train at 8:50 to Hanno (arriving at Hanno at 9:37) and change here for the Seibu Chichu Line’s train, leaving Hanno at 9:43. This train arrives at Ashigakubo Station at 10:21. Be sure to arrive on this train as we will be unable to wait for the next one.

People going from Ikebukuro Station can meet in the front car of the Seibu Ikebukuro Line train at 8:50.

The hike will be Ashigakubo Station – Mt. Futago (the Twins) – Ashigakubo Station.

The hiking time is about 4 hours.

After the hike, we will go to a Japanese Pub (from 17:30) in Ikebukuro and see the Christmas illuminations there. People who want to go to the Pub but not on the hike must make a reservation (to David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp) by December 16. Hikers may reserve on that day.

See the following HPs for the illuminations in Ikebukuro:

http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/id/kitakitsune/129152.html
http://www.rikkyo.ne.jp/sgrp/xmas/

At Miran Hall (Chitosekarasuyama Station on the Keio Line) ￥1500

To go to Miran Hall, go out the East Exit of Chitosekarasuyama Station and up the steps on the left. At the top of the steps, turn right and walk along the railroad tracks (DO NOT CROSS the tracks). The tracks should be on your right. In about 1 minute, you’ll come to a stairway on the outside of a barber shop which goes up to Miran Hall. If you can’t find it, please call 3300-0912 or 080-6546-7688 for directions,

If you’d like to go with David, please meet at the Chitosekarasuyama Station East Ticket Gate at 6:37PM .

Please bring some snacks/drinks.

7:00 – 10:00 – PARTY

9:00 – 10:00 – Kris Kringle Gift Exchange

This is a Kris Kringle Party. People who want to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a recycled present (please don’t buy something new) worth about ￥1000 and participants exchange the gifts with each other.

Proceeds from the entrance fee will be donated to Save the Children (http://www.savechildren.org/). JAMBO sponsors two children (one from the Philippines and one from Malawi in Central Africa) through this wonderful organization. The proceeds will go towards financial support of these children.

So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.

(Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)

9:30AM – 3:30PM
(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)

This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by December 8 (since reservations are necessary).

If you join this event, please bring the following:

Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.

Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.

We will meet at the ticket gate of Higashi Zushi Station at 9:55AM. Please take the following train.

Leave Yokohama (JR Toukaidou Line (going towards Atami) – 9:20 Arrive Totsuka – 9:29AM
Leave Totsuka (JR Shounan Shinjuku Line) – 9:30 Arrive Zushi – 9:46
Leave Zushi (JR Yokosuka Line (going towards Kurihama) – 9:49 Arrive HigashiZushi (9:52)

Those going from Yokohama can meet on the front car of the Toukaidou Line at Yokohama at 9:20.

The hike itself is not difficult, but the hiking time is about 6 hours.

Hiking Course: Higashi Zushi Station – KaminoYama Park (wonderful views of the coast)- Mt. Sengen Hiking Course – Morito Beach (to see the Sunset?)

Bring your lunch and plenty of liquids.
Please don’t forget to bring a rucksack for your food/drinks and wear exercise shoes!

From 6:30-9:30pm at the Polygon (behind the Oriental Bazaar on Omotesando)

Map: http://www.kokusaika.org/english/polygon.html

For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). All beer, wine, cocktails, sot drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included. Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by December 9. 　 Half of your admission fee will be donated to Save the Children (http://www.savechildren.org/). JAMBO sponsors two children (one from the Philippines and one from Malawi in Central Africa) through this wonderful organization. The proceeds will go towards financial support of these children.

So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time. If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 10th.

Enjoy walking in the parks and green paths in the Tama area!

PART 1

Meet at the Odakyuu Tama Line’s Karakida Station’s ticket gate at 10:00AM.

Take the Odakyuu Line (going towards Odawara) from Shinjuku Station at 9:13AM and change to the Odakyuu Tama Express line at Kyoudou (arriving at 9:30 and departing at 9:32). Take this to Karakida, arriving at 9:59.

If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, ride at the front of the 9:13 train at Shinjuku Station. David will meet you at the front of the Kyoudou Station platform at 9:30AM to change to the Odakyuu Tama Express.

Course: Karakida Station – Tsurumaki Park – Gingko tree lined walk – Tama Chuou Park – Tomigaoka Park – Keiou Eiyama Station It’s a fairly easy 6 KM 2.5 hour hike with a lot of greenery.

Take a look at http://www.odakyu.jp/walk/14/print/guide_3.pdf for some of this course’s details (in Japanese) and pictures.

Afternoon (PART 2)

Meet at the Keio Line’s Keiou Eiyama Station’s ticket gate at 1:00PM.

Take the Keio Semi-Express (Junkyuu going towards Takaosanguchi) from Shinjuku Station at 12:30 and change to the Keio Sagamihara line (express going towards Hashimoto) at Chofu (arriving at 12:46 and departing at 12:47). Take this to KeiouEiyama, arriving at 13:00.

Course: KeiouEiyama Station – SuwaKita Park – TouKaede Tree-Lined Walk – TamaHigashi Park – Toritsu Sakuragaoka Park – Seigaoka Green Road – KeiouEiyama Station It’s a fairly easy 7 KM – 3.5 hour hike with a lot of greenery.

Take a look at http://www.odakyu.jp/walk/15/print/guide_3.pdf for some of this course’s details (in Japanese) and pictures.