(Participation Fee 1000 yen, Intermediate, Cancelled in case of rain)

Please bring your lunch and drink. 

Meeting Time & Place: 10:15AM at Nishi Agano Station’s ticket gate 

Take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line Express train from Ikebukuro Station at 8:50AM.  This arrives at Hanno Station (the final destination) at 9:42AM.  Change here to the Seibu Chichibu Line (which leaves at 9:43 just across the platform) and get off at Nishi  Agano Station (arriving at 10:13AM).  (Definitely arrive at this time!)

Hiking Course:  Nishi Agano Station – Ogi no Daira – Shirataki Waterfall – Fudou Waterfall – Big Waterfall – Nishi Agano Station  The hiking time is about 5 hours.   

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

Shichifukujin Meguri is a short pilgrimage tour to visit temples of Shichifukujin, the Seven Deities of Good Fortune. Let’s explore Tokyo’s top-rated stylish suburb together.

☆Fee: ¥1000.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 JR Musashisakai Station Central Ticket Gate Exit

☆Course: Musashisakai Station – Kiduki-taisha Shrine – Enmeiji Temple – Daihozenji Temple – Anyoji Temple – Musashino Hachimangu Shrine – Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine – Kichijoji Station

☆Any inquiries may be made to

ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp

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

http://www.riasnomori.jp 

☆Walking Time: About 3 hours (9km). 

Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

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

Meet at the ticket gate of Shin Matsuda Station on the Odakyuu Line at 9:30AM.

From Shinjuku, take the 8:03 express Odakyuu Line train (towards KataseEnoshima) and change at SagamiOono (arriving at 8:39 and taking the 8::41 express towards Odawara. Get off at ShinMatsuda (arriving at 9:28). We’ll meet at the ticket gate there at 9:30AM (DEFINITELY get on this train because we can’t wait for the next one since we take a 9:40 bus)

*COURSE:: ShinMatsuda Station – Yadorigi Bus Stop (by bus – 520 yen – 30 minutes) – Kuri no Ki Doh (908 meters) – Mizuhi Great Falls – Black Dragon’s Falls – Shijuu-hasse-gawa River – Shibusawa Station – TokaiDaigakumae Station (by train) – Sazanka Hot Springs (near TokaiDaigakumae Station)

The hiking time itself is about 5.5 hours.

Please bring your lunch and drink.

Please don’t forget to have your rucksack and exercise or trekking shoes!

For you lazy people who just want to enjoy a hot springs and a New Year’s Party, we will meet at the Super Hot Springs (a 5 minute walk from the Odakyuu Line’s TodaiDaigakuMae Station) at around 17:30 to do just this. The hot springs is 750 yen and their HP (in Japanese) and phone phone number are as follows: (http://www.onsen-sazanka.com/　- 850 yen – 0463-78-0026)

（￥1000 Participation Fee)   (Cancelled in case of rain) (A bit difficult)

(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)

Meet at the JR Ohme Line’s Okutama Station’s Ticket Gate at 9:55AM.  From Shinjuku, take the Chuo Line Holiday Special Express going towards Okutama at 8:19. This goes all the way to Okutama Station, arriving at 9:54AM (but be sure to get on the right part of the train which goes to Okutama, and beware that the platform may not be the regular Chuo Line Platform at Shinjuku (probably leaves from platform #7).

Be sure to arrive on this train as we will be unable to wait for the next one.

The hike will be Okutama Station – Anjizawa – Mt. Honita – Mt. Kobutaka –  Oneyama Shrine – Hatonosu Station

The hiking time is about 5 hours.

Please don’t forget to have your rucksack and exercise or tracking shoes to avoid  injury.

After the hike, those who want to go are welcome to join David and others to Tachikawa (on the way back to Tokyo) to see the Illumination there and have a “Farewell to 2019 drink.”

Tachikawa Illumination

https://illumi.walkerplus.com/detail/ar0313e52420/ 

(1000 Yen)(Easy)(Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place and Time: InageKaigan Station (Keiyou Line) at 12:10PM

Tokyo Station (Keiyo Line) Departure 11:33 – InageKaigan Station arrival 12:07

COURSE: InageKaigan Station – AEON (Shop for lunch) – Inage Seaside Park (Lunch) – Mihama Park Green Area – Chiba Prefecture Makuhari Seaside Park (Sunset?) – Kaihin Makuhari Station (Illumination & OUTLET)

Walking Distance: 8KM

Illumination: https://sp.jorudan.co.jp/illumi/spot_J0199.html 

Time: 10:30-15:00

Station: BARAKINAKAYAMA

Details: Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 10:30 and then go to the Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks. About 12:45 we will take a break for lunch with bentos riverside. Either bring your own or I can pick up bentos at a nearby convenience store using my bicycle. If you come late, it will be about a 25 to 30 min walk to our location on the river (behind the Clean Spa) or take the Clean Spa shuttle buss. Also call James cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us. This event will not be cancelled in the case of rain (unless heavy winds or lightning).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time. If you will attend please message yaesukita@gmail.com

Organizer: James Gibbs 

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

You  can see capybaras bathing in a hot spring.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 Keihin Express Line Misakiguchi Station 

☆Course:  Misakiguchi Station -Hikojoppara – Miura Rinko High School – Wada Nagahama Beach – Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill

Walking Time: About 2 hours (5km).

☆The program is ¥1000.

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

http://www.riasnomori.jp

Admission Fee is ¥320.

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

Any inquiries may be made to

ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp 

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OTHER  (Not a Jambo Event)

X’mas Party

Date: Dec. 21 (Sat.)

Time: 7pm – 10pm  ( You may stay after 10pm)

Place : Bar Mirage in Roppongi

Address: 5F, 3-chōme-14-14 Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo

Map : https://goo.gl/maps/sdjrJW78SopMy9Uc7

Admission: Men Y2,500 / Ladies Y2,000 with the reservation

Dress: Casual

Food: Roast beef, honey grazed ham, salads, cheeses, pies or cake etc.

Drinks:  1 drink included and then cash bar.

Please e-mail James (best@internationalparty.com) for the reservation in advance for preparing the food.

2) X’mas Party

Date: Dec. 21 (Sat.)

Time: 7pm – 10pm  ( You may stay after 10pm)

Place : Bar Mirage in Roppongi

Address: 5F, 3-chōme-14-14 Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo

Map : https://goo.gl/maps/sdjrJW78SopMy9Uc7

Admission: Men Y2,500 / Ladies Y2,000 with the reservation

Dress: Casual

Food: Roast beef, honey grazed ham, salads, cheeses, pies or cake etc.

Drinks:  1 drink included and then cash bar.

Please e-mail James (best@internationalparty.com) for the reservation in advance for preparing the food.

1) Kamakura Hike, Xmas Lights, & Party (Reservation for the party is closed)

 (Intermediate) (Participation fee 1000 yen)

 (In case of rain, the hike is canceled, but we still do the Illumination visit and Party)

Bring your own beverages and lunch box and backpack.

Please wear comfortable hiking shoes/boots.

Meet at the ticket Gate of Kanazawa Bunko station on the Keihin Kyuko line at 9:45AM 

Take Shinagawa Station, take the 9:08 Keihin Kyuko Line train going towards Misakiguchi.  This arrives at Kanazawa Bunko at 9:44. 

Walking Time: about 4 hours

Course: Kanazawa Bunko Station – Kanazawa Nature Park – Mt. Daihei – Paradise Hiking Course – Mt. Tendai – KitaKamakura Station

After the hike, we will go on a Yokohama Christmas Light tour.  

Meeting time/place: Sakuragichou Station (Negishi Line) ticket gate at 16:45.

Yokohama Christas Light Course (90 Minutes): Sakuragi cho Sta. ～ Yokohama World Porters～ Navios Yokohama ～ Red Bricks Warehouse～ Cosmo World ～Queens Square 

Christmas Light HP:

http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/ja/tourism/hottopics/illumination/ 

<<About the-end-of-the-year party>> THE RESERVATION IS CLOSED.

We will have an end-of-the-year party at a Japanese Pub (from 18:30) in Yokohama

To make a reservation, please send an email directly to Miki at 

seitansai1335#yahoo.co.jp (change the # to @) with you full name.

You can only make a reservation for yourself (i.e. you cannot reserve for other people).

★Date: December 15 (Sunday) 18:30 pm

★Place: Izakaya Doma Doma Yokohama NIchiguchi

(神奈川県横浜市西区南幸２−１５−１　ティノビル２Ｆ)

★Fee: 4,000 yen (3 hours, all-you-can-drink)

★Reservations are needed by December 8 (Sunday) 5 pm

★The first 30 people to reserve will be accepted.

<<About the cancellation fee>>

If you cancel before 17:00 on December 12 (Thursday), there will be no 

cancellation fee. However, full payment will be required for anyone making a cancellation 

after that time.  So, please make sure to cancel before this time and date (to Miki at the 

same address as above) if necessary.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Details

We will meet at Yahiro Station (Asakusa Line) outside the only ticket gate at 1:00pmn, and then walk to the river (about 6-7 min.) and pick up trash along the river bank for about 3 to 3.5 hours. Afterwards we will have a river side dinner picnic or go to a nearby restaurant for dinner (participants will decide based on weather, etc.)

Recommended: Wear appropriate clothes for the weather and generally older clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Rubber boots are optional for this clean up (some muddy places but participants can also stay on dry land).

If you come late, walk to the river (between the Route 6 bridge and the train line bridge) and look for us at the water line. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.

This event will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain. Check this page or message me if any doubt.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time. If you will attend please message yaesukita[at]gmail[dot]com

Environmental Restoration Project with Friends of the Earth

(Cutting branches/trees, chopping wood, etc.)

10:00 – 15:30

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

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by December 5.

Meeting Place: 10:04 at Utsugidai Bus Stop

Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes.

Please bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.

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).

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

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

Meeting Place & Time:  Tama Center (Keio Line) ticket gate at 11:42AM

Train:  Shinjuku  (Keio Line express going towards Takaosanguchi) 11:07 departure  →  11:23 Chofu arrival (CHANGE trains)  →   Chofu (Keio Line going to Hashimto)  11;24 departure → Tama Center 11:40 arrival

Course:  Tama Center Station – Tama Central Park (Lunch) –  MetaSequoia Street – Bessho Park – Sasaragi Green Area – Nagaike Pond – Shimizu Green Area  – MinamiOsawa Station (Keio Line)

Walking Time: About 4 Hours (12KM) plus a lot of time for fun (including looking at the beautiful maples along the way), so the hike should take about 5 hours.

Course (in Japanese)

https://www.city.tama.lg.jp/0000002832.html  (Meta Sequoia Street)

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