(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)

(￥1000 Participation Fee)

It was designated as a “National Historic Site Jindai-ji Castle Ruin” in 2017.

In the early 16th century, the “Age of Civil Wars (Sengoku-period)”, this Jindaiji castle was built by general Oogigaya Uesugi for the battle against general Odawara Hojo.

Some parts remnants of the castle are visible as they left in good shape.

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

http://www.riasnomori.jp

☆The program is ¥1000. Hot spring ¥900～

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 Seibu Tamagawa Line Tama Station ticket gate

☆Course (about 2 hours): Tama Station – Musahinono-mori Park – Chofu Airport – Jindaiji – Jindai Aquatic Botanical Garden (Jindaiji Castle Ruin) – Yumorinosato  Hot Spring – Chofu Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 hour (about 5km) plus a lot of time for sightseeing so the walk should take about 2 hours.

☆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.

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

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※Wear a mask.

※Keep a physical distance.

※Stay home if you have any symptoms.

※In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this event may be canceled. We will try to make an early decision, but please check Twitter before participating.

※We will ask you to write down your name, telephone number and email address to inform you in case we have a COVID-19 case.

※We will not use personal information for other purposes.

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Requests to the participants
○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Intermediate (on the difficult side) Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Saruhashi Station Ticket Gate at 10:00 am

Train Schedule (for those going from Takao Station)
Please make sure to arrive on time since the trains are not running frequently and we won’t be able to wait for the next train.
9:24 Takao Departure – Chuo Line train (towards Kofu)
9:56 Arrive at Saruhashi Station

Course: JR Saruhashi Station – Mt. Momokura (1003M) – Mt. Kotara (849Ｍ) – Saruhashi Bridge – JR Saruhashi Station
(Walking time about 5.5 hours)

Please bring your lunch and drink and wear proper hiking shoes.

Environmental Restoration Project with Friends of the Earth
(Carrying heavy logs, chopping wood, collecting Yuzu fruit and mushrooms (?))

(Participation Fee – 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David (jambodave@green.email.ne.jp) by November 5 (Thur).

Meeting Place and time: 10:04 am at Utsugidai Bus Stop

Those who wish to go with David, please meet at Hino Station (on the Chuo Line) ticket gate at 9:40.
We will take the 9:46 bus from there (18 minutes).

Work hours; 10:00 – 15:30

Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes.
Please bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.

Information (in Japanese): http://www.foejapan.org/satoyama/activity/index.html

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Easy) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Time & Place: 9:53 am (or 12:00 noon for Latecomers) at the Keikyuu (Keihin Kyuuko) line’s Oppama Station’s ticket gate

Train Schedule: If you are coming from Shinagawa, Shinagawa Station departure (Keikyu line express going towards Misakiguchi) 9:08 – Kanazawa Hakkei Station (arrival) 9:46, Kanazawa Hakkei departure (Keikyuu Local going towards Uraga) 9:49 – Oppama (arrival) 9:51

COURSE: Oppama Station → Ikazuchi Shrine→Goddess of Mercy Temple →Enokido Harbor (nice walking course)→ Oppama Station (12:00)→ Takatoriyama Park→ Jinmuji Temple→ Jinmuji Station

This course has many historical spots as well as beautiful views of the yacht harbor and rock walls.http://www.ne.jp/asahi/koiwa/hakkei/takatoriko-su.html  (afternoon part)

Please wear good shoes for about ４ hours walk and bring some lunch and drink.

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(Intermediate) (Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place & Time: At the Yorii Station ticket gate at 10:30 am

Train Schedule: If you are coming from Ikebukuro, take the Tobu Tojo (Express) Line’s 9:00 train and get off at Ogawamachi Station, arriving at 10:04. Change here to the local train going the same direction towards Yorii, getting on the 10:13 train which arrives at Yorii Station at 10:29. Make sure to get on this train as we cannot wait for the next one.

Course:  Yorii Station – Taisho Pond – Mt. Kanetsukido (247m) – Tsuburata Lake – Mt. Rakan (247m) – Yorii Station

Walking time: About 4.5 hour hike that takes us up 2 low mountains and around a big lake (Tsuburata Lake).

Please wear appropriate shoes for a hike and bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

Walking Distance: About 13 km

Leader: James

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.

INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the river at the waterline between the Tozai Line bridge and Tokyo Bay (but you have to access the Nakade island from the Kasaibashi Bridge)Please go directly to the river as well as call James (the organizer) (090-1847-5075) to coordinate a meeting place.

RAIN:

In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled as we will use rain ware and take cover as necessary. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled or stopped if already in progress.

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

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident. 

1) SOUTH TAKAO RIDGE Hike (Intermediate Course)(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

MEETING TIME AND PLACE: 10:15 a.m.in front of the ticket gate of Takaosanguchi Station of the Keio Line.

TRANSPORTATION: If you’re coming from Shinjuku, take the Keio Line (express going towards Keio Hachioji) departing from Keio Shinjuku Station at 9:20 a.m. and arriving at Kitano at 9:55. Change at Kitano to the Keio Takao line train going towards Takaosanguchi, leaving at 9:58 and arriving Takaosanguchi Station at 10:13.

WALKING TIME: About five hours

Course:Takaosanguchi Station – Mt. Nakazawa – Nishiyama Pass – Mt.Taikouji → Mt. Enokubo → (Shiroyama Lake view) → Mt.Kusato – Takaosanguchi Station

(We plan to take the 16:57 train in order to arrive at Eifukucho Station at 17:54 for those who wish to attend the Halloween Party.)

Walking time: 5 hours

Things to bring: Your lunch, drinks, and shoes which are appropriate for hiking

2) Zenpukiji River Full Moon Walk/Outdoor Halloween Party (in the park)

(FREE) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Let’s have a party in a park full of nature in the middle of Tokyo under the full moon, stopping by a mysterious temple as well!

Meeting place and time:At the ticket gate of Eifukuchou Station (Keio Inokashira line) at 18:00.

Course: Eifukucho Station (Keio Inokashira Line) – Ryukoji Temple – Wada Bori Park – Hamadayama Station (Keio Inokashira Line)

Walking Time: About 1.5 hours

Things to Bring: Food (for the party), any fun Halloween goods, costume (for those wishing to dress up), ground sheet

We will stop by a convenience store on the way to the park, so you can buy drinks/snacks there as well. There is a toilet in the park where you can change into your costume.

We’ll plan to finish (arrive at Hamadayama Station) around 21:00.

1) Tama Yokoyama Green Road/Parks Hiking Course

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy)(Canceled in case of rain) HALF NEW!

Meeting place and time: At the Odakyu Line’s Karakida Station’s ticket gate at 11:57 am.

For those going from Shinjuku, take the Odakyu Express (Odakyu Line Express going towards ShinMatsuda) 11:12 – ShinYurigaoka Arrival 11:37 (change to the Odakyu Express going towards Karakida, departing at 11:43)
– Karakida Arrival 11:55

Course: Karakida Station – Tsurumaki Nishi Park (lunch and relaxing) – Tsurumaki East Park – Narahara Park – Yokoyama Green Road – IpponMatsu Park – Yutakagaoka Park – Tama Central Park – Tama Center Station

It’s an easy 3 hour walk (about 9 km) with a lot of greenery.
“http://www.city.tama.lg.jp/0000003168.html” for some of this course’s details (in Japanese) and pictures.

Enjoy walking in the Tama area’s green area!
Please bring lunch and drink.

2) Edogawa River Clean Up

Gather at Barakinakayama Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Barakinakayama Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00., and then go to the Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.

OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION

As I will be on the river in the morning doing some scouting and precleaning, people welcome to join James (the organizer 090-1847-5075) at that time, but please make specific arrangements with me by e-mail, arrival time, location, etc.

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. Just walk to the river from the station and the head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us along the water line. Also call my James’ 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.

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin

○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.

○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.

○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(Participation Fee 1,000 yen)(Intermediate Course (on the difficult side)) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: JR Gotemba Line’s Yamakita Station Ticket Gate at 10:18 am

Train: Please make sure to arrive at Yamakita by on this train (or before) as we cannot wait for the next one (JR Gotemba Line) :

If you are going from Shinjuku – – Shinjuku Station (Odakyu Line Express) 8:30 am  – Shinmatsuda Station (arriving at 9:55) – Matsuda Station JR Gotemba Line (10:08)  – Yamakita Station (10:15)

COURSE: Yamakita Station – Mt. Takamatsu 801M – ShinMatsuda Station (Odakyu Line)
Walking Time: 6 hours    

Bring your own beverages and food for lunch.
Please wear appropriate shoes (trekking shoes etc) to avoid your injury.

1) Walk in Omiya Bonsai Village

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

Multiple bonsai nurseries are situated along the district’s peaceful paths. Private houses in the area typically have a collection of bonsai in their gardens. We also visit the birthplace of manga museums.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:30 Tobu Noda Line Omiya-koen Station

☆Course (about 2 hours):

Tobu Noda Line Omiya-koen Station → Picture of Manga Hall → Fuyo-en → Kyuka-en → Seikou-en → Bonsai House of the Four Seasons → Toju-en →Mansei-en → JR Tohoku Main Line Toro Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 hour (about 4km) plus a lot of time for sightseeing so the walk should take about 2 hours.

☆The program is ¥1000.

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

☆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.

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

■───────────────────────────■

※Wear a mask.
※Keep a physical distance.
※Stay home if you have any symptoms.
※In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this event may be canceled. We will try to make an early decision, but please check Twitter before participating.
※We will ask you to write down your name, telephone number and email address to inform you in case we have a COVID-19 case.
※We will not use personal information for other purposes.

■───────────────────────────■

2) Environmental Restoration Project with Friends of the Earth
(Carrying heavy logs, gathering chestnuts, chopping wood, etc)

(Participation Fee – 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by October 8 (Thur).

Meeting Place and time: 10:04 am at Utsugidai Bus Stop

Those who wish to go with David, please meet at Hino Station (on the Chuo Line) ticket gate at 9:40. We will take the 9:46 bus from there (18 minutes).

Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes.
Please bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.

Work hours; 10:00 – 15:30
Information (in Japanese): http://www.foejapan.org/satoyama/activity/index.html

3) Arakawa River Clean Up

Details

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.

TARGET AREA

We will clean the backside of the Nakade roughly between the Funabori Bridge and the Nishi Kasai Bridge.

MORNING SESSION (optional)

As I will be on the river in the morning doing some scouting and

precleaning, people, who may not be free in the afternoon, are welcome to join me at that time. Please go directly to the river as well as call James (the organizer) (090-1847-5075) to coordinate a meeting place.

INFO:

If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the

river at the waterline between the Shinjuku Line train bridge and the

Kasaibashi Bridge. Also call 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 as we will use rain ware and take cover as necessary. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled or stopped if already in progress.

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