Details later.
1) Let’s Walk along Yokohama Bay Bridge
(Easy)(￥1000 Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of heavy rain)
The Yokohama Bay Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge. There is an observation deck and a walking path “SkyWalk” , where you can see the force and scenery of a large passenger ship passing by. The pedestrian path is open only on one side. You can walk across the bridge for free. It’s a superb view spot.
☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:40 JR Tsurumi Station south ticket gate
☆Course: Tsurumi Station 10:50(dpt) -bus- 11:10(arr) SkyWalk Iriguchi – Yokohama Bay Bridge SkyWalk – SkyWalk Mae 12:09(dpt) -bus- 12:26(arr) Chukagai Iriguchi – Motomachi Chukagai
☆Walking Time: Less 1 hour (about 1km) plus a lot of time for sightseeing so the walk should take about 2 hours. You can buy food and drink on the way.
☆Leader: Mariko Ichikawa
Any inquiries may be made to ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp
2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Details later.
(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Intermediate) (Cancelled in case of heavy rain)
Meeting place and time: At the ticket gate of MusashiItsukaichi Station (the last stop of the Itsukaichi Line) at 10:15 am
Train: Haijima Departure (JR Itsukaichi Line) 9:56 – MusashiItsukaichi (the last stop) Arrival 10:13
Course: MusashiItsukaichi Station – Hydrangea Mountain (Minamisawa Aisai) – Mt. Konpira – HoshiTake Line – Mt. Shiroyama – Kougonji Temple – Akikawa River – MusashiItsukaichi Station
Walking Time: about 5 hours
Please check this website, which shows the hydrangea mountain (in Japanese).
Organized by Tokyo River Friends
SCHEDULE
Gather at Myoden Station: 14:30
Riverside Meetup: 15:00
Return to station: 18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Myoden Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate,
and
then go to the Edogawa River and pick up trash along the banks for
about 3.5 to 4 hours.
INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location
behind
Clean Center (incineration plant) and the Clean Spa. First walk
to the
Myoden Bridge, cross it, and enter the riverside path on the
embankment.
Then head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us
along the water
line. 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.
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.
1) Okutama Therapy Road Walk – The weather forecast predicts light rain, but the event will still be held.
(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Not Difficult) (Canceled in case of rain)
Meeting Place/Time: Okutama Station ticket gate at 10:00 am
Train: Be sure to arrive on this train as we will be unable to wait for the
next one, since we take the 10:05 bus to Okutama Lake.
Oume Departure (JR Oume Line going towards Okutama) 9:14 ⇒ Okutama Arrival 9:59
Course (from Okutama Station): Okutama Station (10:05 bus – 15 minutes) – Okutama Lake – Old (Therapy) Road – Shidakura Suspension Bridge – Tama River – Okutama Station
Please take a look at Therapy Road for details of this walk (in Japanese)
Walking Time: About 4 hours. Please bring a lunch and drinks.
2) Okutama Camping (※Reservations must be made individually / Deadline on June 12 (Thursday))
★ Location: Okutama Hikawa Campground
If you are joining us on a walk earlier in the day, we will check-in to the campsite before 4 pm. There are lockers at Okutama station.
If you are NOT participating in a walk and would like to go directly to the campground yourself, you can check-in any time after 8:30 am on your own. For more details, please check the official website of the campground (Japanese language only): https://www.okutamas.co.jp/hikawa/
★ Reservations
Deadline for reservation : 12:00 noon on June 13 (Thursday) – up to 15 people
Each individual is responsible for making their own reservation via the following link: https://www3.yadosys.com/reserve/ja/room/calendar/147/hagngpfgelhcenelfjeddedn/all
Please make sure to inform Miki at seitansai1335@yahoo.co.jp once your reservation has been placed. For those who reserve, Miki will contact the campground to let them know they are part of the same group (so we can be together). There is a limit of 15 people per group according to the campground rules. Also, the campground does fill up so the earlier you reserve the better. We will announce here that we are no longer accepting reservations once the number reaches 15.
★ Food and Equipment
Each individual is responsible for their own food (including preparation) and equipment. Please make sure to bring and prepare for your own food/items for this day. There is a convenience store located about 15 minutes’ walk from the campground. The campground also offers a variety of rental items. For more information, please check the official website: https://www.okutamas.co.jp/hikawa/
3) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends
Gather at FUNABORI Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 15:00
Finishing up: 18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku 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 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
iand the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjjuk Line
Bridge. Call my 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.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the
same time.
1) Oze Asian Skunk Cabbage Hike
(Intermediate level)(Postponed in case of rain)(￥1000 Participation Fee)
The largest highland marshland is known for alpine plants such as the Asian skunk cabbage. The threshold is a bit far, but this course is good even for children and seniors.
☆Meeting Time/Place: 9:45 Aizu Line Aizu-Tajima Station Ticket Gate
We will take a bus at 10:00.
The buses are not running frequently so we cannot wait for the next bus.
https://www.aizubus.com/rosen/pdf/20250401/04_tajima_hinoemata_oze_202505.pdf?20250428
☆Train: If you are coming from Asakusa, take the 6:30 Tobu Line limited express train from Asakusa Station (going towards Aizu-Tajima). This arrives at Aizu Line Aizu-Tajima Station at 9:42.
☆Course: Numayama-Toge Bus Stop – Numayama-Toge Observation Deck- Oe Marsh – Kobuchi-Tashiro Juncture – Visitor Center – Kamappori Marsh – Oe Marsh Juncture – Numayama-Toge Observation Deck – Numayama-Toge Bus Stop
We will take a bus at 15:10.
☆Train: If you are going back to Asakusa, take the 17:48 Aizu Line limited express train from Aizu- Tajima Station (going towards Asakusa). This arrives at Tobu Line Asakusa Station at 21:05.
☆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.
☆Walking Time : About 4 hours. (7km)
☆Please have your rucksack and headlight and wear appropriate shoes for a hike to avoid injury.
☆Bring your own lunch and drinks.
☆The program is ¥1000
☆The donation will be given to Riasnomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.
2) FOE Environmental Project
(Participation Fee 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David (jambodave@green.email.ne.jp ) by June 5 (Thur).
Meeting Place and time: 9:47 am at Utsugidai Bus Stop
Those who wish to go with David, please meet at Hino Station (on the Chuo Line) ticket gate at 9:27. We will take the 9:32 bus from there (15 minutes).
Work hours: 10:00 – 15:30 (Cutting down bamboo grass, plum picking?)
Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes. Please bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.
Here is the information on FOE (Friends of the Earth)
(Easy)(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Place/Time: Mogusaen Station (Keio Line) at 10:27 am or TamaDobutsukoen Station at 1:30 pm
Course: Mogusaen Station (Keio Line) – Nanao Hills Hiking Course – Mogusadai Nature Park – Tama Zoo hiking course – Takahatafudo-son Temple (7500 hydrangeas of 20 different species) – Hydrangea Festival (Parade, Yosakoi Dance, etc) – Takahatafudo Station (Keio Line)
Walking Time: About 4 Hours (10 km)
Organized by Tokyo River Friends
SCHEDULE
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 15:00
Finishing up: 18:30
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 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 25-30 min. walk to our location
on
the island under the elevated C2 highway walking from
the
Kasaibashi
Bridge under the Tozai Line bridge to the end of the
pod
section. 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.
1) Satoyama Nature Exploratory Course
The walk is canceled due to bad weather.
(Easy)(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Place & Time: KeioKatakura Station (Keio Line) Ticket Gate at 10:35 am
Train Schedule: Kitano Departure – 10:31, Keio-Katakura Station Arrival – 10:33
Course: Keio-Katakura Station – Katakura Palace Remains Park (lunch) – Mixed Forest Road – Mt. Fuji Lookout Point – Mt. Ootsuka Park – Silk Road – KamiYuugi Park – Minami-Oosawa Station (Keio Line)
Walking Time: About 4 Hours (10 km)
We finish a walk at the outlet near Minami-Osawa station.
2) Shinagawa Firefly Watching
(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)(¥1000 Participation fee)
You can watch fireflies in Shinagawa. High schoolers are raising fireflies in this small place.
☆Meeting Time/Place: 18:30 JR Oimachi Station Central ticket gate
☆Course : Oimachi Station – Shinagawa Shoei Nature Reservation Garden – Omori Station
☆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.
This month’s donations go to Rainforest Alliance – a group that promotes sustainability in farming, trade, tourism and areas of finance