We will meet at the south gate of AikoIshida Station at 9:00AM or the ticket gate of ShinMatsuda Station (on the Odakyu Line) at 11:55 AM.

8:01 Depart Shinjuku on the Odakyu Line (Express)
8:57　Arrive at AikoIshida Station

If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, get on the front of the 8:01 Odakyu Line train at Shinjuku Station.
David will get on the first car at the next station (Yoyogi Uehara).

For those joining us from Shin Matsuda, please take the following train:

10:30 Depart Shinjuku on the Odakyu Line (Express)
11:53　Arrive at Shin Matsuda

COURSE: AikoIshida Station – Isehara Iris Village (a 30 minute walk from the station) – AikoIshida Station – Shin Matsuda Station (by train) – Mt. Matsuda Herb Garden – Saimei Temple Park – Kaisei Hydrongea Village – Shin Matsuda Station

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At the Isehara Iris Village, there are about 20,000 irises.（http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/amuse/event/337489/）

At the Kaisei Hydrongea Village, tehre are about 5,000 hydrongea.（http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/amuse/event/443628/）

Walking time: About 5 hours

Please bring your lunch and drinks.

Meet at the ticket gate of Miura Kaigan Station on the Keihin Kyuko line at 10:00AM or Shinagawa station (meet on the front car of the Keihin Kyuko line at 8:45
and take the 8:45 express train (going towards Misakiguchi), arriving at MiuraKaigan Station at 9:56. David will get on the front car of that train at Kamata Station at 8:53).

Course: MiuraKaigan Station – Tomikawacho Bus Stop (25 minutes by bus – 420 yen) – Tomigawa Waterfall – Thief Cliff – Kensaki Lighthouse – Ooura Coast – Matsuwa Bus Stop (15 minute bus ride – 250 yen) – Miura Beach – MiuraKaigan Station

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This is a coastline hike with nice sea views, beaches and waterfalls. We will play frisbee, look around on the coast for creatures of the sea, go swimming here and there, and end up at the wonderful Miura Kaigan beach, so wear your swimsuits!

Bring food for lunch and drinks.

Feel free to check out these HPs (in Japanese) about the course:

http://www.nousagi.net/03/0125miura/next2.htm
http://www.azami.sakura.ne.jp/miurahantou/miti/gansyounomiti.htm

The Yoshimi Hyakuana National Historic Site preserves 219 ancient tombs carved into a soft sandstone hillside between the sixth and seventh centuries.

(Bring your own beverages and lunch box)

We will meet at Tobu Tojo Line’s Higashi Matsuyama Station’s ticket gate at 10:55AM or at the front of the Tobu Tojo Line platform at Ikebukuro Station at 10:00AM. Take the 10:00AM Tobu Tojo Line express train (going towards Ogawamachi) at Ikebukuro Station. This arrives at HigashiMatsuyama Station at 10:53AM. (630 yen)

Course: HigashiMatsuyama Station – Big Marsh – Mt. PonPon – – Haccho Lake – Yoshimi Goddess of Mercy – Mt. Tenno Nature Park – 100 tombs – Higashi Matsuyama Station

Actual walking time is about 4 hours.

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Please take a look at this HP in English:
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20101212a1.html
and Japanese
http://cobaton.at.webry.info/200805/article_14.html

Bring your own beverages, lunch, and a plastic bag for picking up garbage on the Chigasaki beach.

Meet at Chigasaki Station (on the Tokaido Line & Shonan Shinjuku Line) at 11:00AM. Take the 10:31AM Shinjuku Shonan Line train from Yokohama (going towards Odawara). This becomes the Tokaido Line at Oofuna Station and arrives at Chigasaki at 10:56AM. Meet at the front of the Shonan Shinjuku Line platform at Yokohama at 9:31 if you want to go from there there. David will get on there as well.

COURSE: Chigasaki Station – Chigasaki Beach – Surfing Beach (Watch the Surfers/Swim) – Tsujido Nishi Hama (Frisbee, Garbage Clean-up, Beach fun) – Kugenuma Kaigan (Sunset & Party)

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Walking time: About 4 hours

Bring your own beverages, lunch, and a plastic bag for picking up garbage on the Chigasaki beach.

Meet at Chigasaki Station (on the Tokaido Line & Shonan Shinjuku Line) at 11:00AM.

Take the 10:31AM Shinjuku Shonan Line train from Yokohama (going towards Odawara).

This becomes the Tokaido Line at Oofuna Station and arrives at Chigasaki at 10:56AM.

Meet at the front of the Shonan Shinjuku Line platform at Yokohama at 10:31 if you want to go from there there. David will get on there as well.

COURSE: Chigasaki Station – Chigasaki Beach – Surfing Beach (Watch the Surfers/Swim) – Tsujido Nishi Hama (Frisbee, Garbage Clean-up, Beach fun) – Kugenuma Kaigan (Sunset & Party)

Walking time: About 4 hours

Meeting Place/Time: Yanagawa Station Ticket Gate at 11:10

Train Schedule
9:30 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line (Express going towards Takaosanguchi)
10:19 Arrive at Tako Station and change to the Chuo Line
10:31 Take the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki)
11:09 Arrive at Yanagawa

If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, get on the front of the 9:30 train at Shinjuku Station.

Please bring your lunch and drink, and wear appropriate shoes for hiking.

Course: Yanagawa Station – Suwa Jinja Shrine – Oono Reservoir – Yanagawa River (near Shiotsu Station for swimming) – Shiotsu Station

Walking time: about 2.5 hours

After the hike, we’ll hang out on the riverside and have a good time swimming there, so we can have a good time swimming (bring your swimsuit and towel).

Meeting Place/Time: Yanagawa Station Ticket Gate at 10:15AM

We will relax on the Yanagawa River . You can stroll along the river and swim into a gorge, so bring your swimsuit and towel. After that, we will go back to Takao Station, hike up Mt. Takao and go to the Beer Garden there.

Please bring your lunch and drink.

Train Schedule

8:50 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line (Express going towards Takaosanguchi)
9:40 Arrive at Tako Station and change to the Chuo Line
9:48 Take the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki)
10:14 Arrive at Yanagawa
If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, get on the front of the 8:50 train at Shinjuku Station.

For those only joining in the afternoon, meet at the JR Line Takao Station North ticket gate at 14:22 (participation fee – 500 yen). We’ll hike up Mt. Takao from there and hit the Mt. Takao Beer Garden at about 4:30PM . (\3300 for men and \3000 for women – all you can eat and drink for 2 hours)

From Shinjuku, take the Special Holiday Express train going towards Okutama (it’s the Chuo Line but may be on another track which is not the main Chuo Line track – BE CAREFUL!) to Okutama (leaving Shinjuku at 8:47 and arriving at Okutama at 10:24). David will be at the Okutama Station ticket gate at 10:27 to bring you to the supermarket and the river. We’ll have lunch on the river, swim, hike and do whatever you want. Very laid back day!!!

(Participation Fee 500 yen + 350 yen for entering Flower Center)(We will do it even if it rains)

We will meet at the North ticket gate of Kitakamakura Station (on the Yokosuka Line) at 9:55AM .

You can get on the Yokosuka Line (going towards Yokosuka) at Shinbashi Station at 9:04, arriving in Kitakamakura at 9:53AM

Hiking Course – KitaKamakura Station – Mt Rokkokumi – Kounodai – Ofuna Goddess of Mercy Statue – Ofuna Flower Center – Ofuna Station

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Walking Time: about 3 hours

Take a look at the Ofuna Flower Center HP at http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/cnt/f598/ and the day’s hiking course at http://homepage3.nifty.com/kamakurakikou/mrokukokuken.html (both in Japanese)

If you’d like to go from Shinbashi , David and others will be on the front of the 9:04 JR Yokosuka Line train at Shinbashi Station.

After the hike, those who want to go are invited to a friend’s party in a wonderful place on the 11th floor overlooking the Tsurumi River. For those not going on the hike but wanting to go to the party, please meet us at the Tsurumi Station (on the Keihin Tohoku Line) ticket gate at 15:58.

UNUSUAL WEEKDAY HIKE!

Meet at the ticket gate of Akigawa Station (on the Itsukaichi Line) at 10:23AM .

From Shinjuku, take the Chuo/Oume Line at 9:16 , arriving at Haijima Station at 10:06AM.
Change to the MusashiItsukaichi Line, leaving Haijima at 10:11 This train arrives at Akigawa at 10:21AM .

David will get on the front of the MusashiItsukaichi Line train at Haijima at 10:11AM.

Course: Akigawa Station – Culture Forest – Nishifukuji Temple – MusashiItsukaichi Station

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Walking Time: about 4 hours

Please take a look at the basic course at http://www.tachikawaonline.jp/walk/hinode.htm

(We’ll go even if it rains)

A SUPER POPULAR HOTSPOT FOR FALL COLORS!!!
See the HP at http://www.shosenkyo-kankoukyokai.com/b/

Kofu Station – Shousenkyou Entrance (by bus) – Shousenkyou (top of the waterfalls) – Shousenkyou Entrance (Round Trip Course) – Kofu Station (by bus)

From Takao Station, take the 8:20 Chuo Line going to Kofu and get off at Kofu Station, arriving at 10:04AM. This train costs 1450 yen.

Meeting Place/Time: Kofu Station (Chuo Line) Ticket Gate 10:07AM (If you’re going from Takao Station, we will meet on the front car of the Chuo Line train at 8:20)
From Kofu Station, we’ll take the 10:25 bus to Shousenkyou Gorge, arriving at Shousenkyou Entrance at 10:54 (570 yen one way)

Walking time: about 4 hours

Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

The fall colors and gorge atmosphere on this hike are especially spectacular!!!

Meeting time & place:　 １０：３５AM 　　 Kounanndai Station’s JR,Negishi line ticket gate

Shinagawa Station 09：48am Keikyu line – Yokohama (arriving at 10:06) and change to the Negishi Line (leaving Yokohama at 10:12) – Kounandai Station (arriving at 10:34)
　　　　　　　　
Please wear good shoes for about a 3 hour walk and bring some food and drink.　

The donation will be donated to the people who live in the Tohoku area affected by the earthquake. 　　　　　　　　

Kounanndai → Segami Community Woods →Segami pond→ Momiji bridge→ Itachi river→ Hongoudai sta.→ Earth plaza

1４;00 ～17:00 Earth Plaza Team Game. 　In an information forum (4 desks and 30 chairs), we will do a Japanese version of the “Trade Game,” originally made by the U.K. NGO “Chistian Aid.” The materials give us an understanding of the North-South unequal structure. We make a product from resources and experience its development process, with members expressing their different opinions through the simulation activities of selling and buying. After the game, we will talk about the trade friction problem. （In Japanese and English）

(Cancelled in case of rain)

Part 1

The first part is an intermediate four hour hike.

Course: Kawai Station – Mt. Iwatakeishi – Mt. Takamizu- Ikusabata Station

Meeting Place/Time: Kawai Station Ticket Gate at 8:50AM

We meet at Kawai Station at 8:50AM. Take the 7:07AM Chuo Line Express train from Shinjuku Station. This arrives at Tachikawa Station at 7:43AM. Change there to the 7:51 Ome Line train. Take this to the end (Ome Station), arriving there at 8:24AM and go across the platform and take the 8:26AM train towards Okutama. This train arrives at Kawai Station at 8:49AM. Be sure to arrive by this time since we will be unable to wait for the next train. From here, we do a 4 hour hike to Ikusabata Station. We will meet other people there at 1:02PM for the following river hike.

David will get on the Oume Line train at Haijima Station at 8:06.

Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

Part 2

A refreshing walk along the river in Okutama viewing the fall colors!

Meeting Place and Time: The ticket gate of Ikusabata Station (on the Ome Line) at 13:05PM
(For those going there from Tachikawa, board the 12:15PM train going to Oume. This arrives in Oume at 12:46. Change in Oume to the 12:51 train going to Okutama and get off at Ikusabata at 13:02PM.)

Take a walk along the river and see the fall colors. An easy hike especially for children!
Bring a lunch and liquids.

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.

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)

Course: Nakagawara Station – Tamagawa River Green Area – – Kyodou Forest (Plum Festival) – Shimogawara Green Course – Fuchu Honmachi Station
 
Walking Time: About 4 Hours (7KM)  
 
From Shinjuku, take the  Keio Line (Semi-Express) train at 10:30AM  and get off at Bubaigawara Station, arriving at 10:54AM, and change to the 10:57 local train, taking it to Nakagawara.. It arrives at 10:59 and we’ll meet at the ticket gate there at 11:00AM
 
People going from Shinjuku Station can meet at the front end of the train at 10:25, or meet at Bunbaigawara’s ticket gate at 10:55.

2 Rapeseed Blossom Hot Spots & Mt. Oogusu Hiking!

(Bring your own food and drink for the hike)

We will meet at the ticket gate of Kinugasa Station at 10:30AM.　From Shinbashi, take the JR Tokaido Line train (going towards Odawara) at 9:07. This arrives at Totsuka at 9:42. Change at Totsuka and get on the 9:45 JR Yokosuka Line train (going towards Zushi), arriving at Zushi at 10:02. At Zushi, change to the JR Yokosuka Line train (going towards Kurihama) leaving at 10:10 and arriving at Kinugasa Station at 10:25.

If you want to ride with David and others, please get on the front car of the 9:45 Yokosuka Line train at Totsuka.

Hiking Course: Kinugasa Station – Kinugasa Park – Mt. Oogusu – Koyasu no Sato Park – Zushi Station (by bus or on foot)
The hike itself is about 5 hours.

Both Mt. Oogusu and Koyasu no Sato are famous for their rapeseed blossoms during this time of year.　

Here’s the hiking course (in Japanese):
http://www.k-hiking.jp/yokosuka-miura/kinugasajo-ogusu_02.htm
http://www.cocoyoko.net/koyasunosato/index.html

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(723 Meters)

Bring appropriate walking shoes, food for lunch and drinks.

Meeting Place/Time: JR Gotemba Line’s Yaga Station Ticket Gate at 10:12AM

Take the following trains !
Shinjuku Station (Odakyu Line Express going towards Fujisawa) 8:20AM – SagamiOono Station (arriving at 8:58)
SagamiOono ((Odakyu Line Express going towards Odawara) – 9:03 Departure, arriving at ShinMatsuda at 9:43
Matsuda Station JR Gotemba Line (9:57 Departure) – Yaga Station (10:09)
DEFINITELY arrive at this time (since we cannot wait for the next train since they run infrequently)!

If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, get on the front of the 8:20 Odakyu Line train at Shinjuku Station.
David will get on the first car at the next station (Yoyogi Uehara).

Walking Time: About five and a half hours

Course: Yaga Station – Mt. Ohno – Shasui Waterfall – Yamakita Station and Hot Springs

This course includes the Shasui Waterfall (one of Japan ‘s top 100 waterfalls).
http://www.mori-taki-nagisa.jp/100/waterfall/013.html
(Shasui Waterfall)

As we will go to a Hot Springs after the hike, please bring a change of clothes and a towel if you’d like to join!
　
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Therapy Road Hiking and Okutama Lake 
 
Please take a look at http://4travel.jp/traveler/airpentaro/album/10398206/ for details of this walk (in Japanese)
 
Meet at the JR Ohme Line’s Okutama Station’s Ticket Gate at 10:25AM.  From Shinjuku, take the JR Holiday Special Rapid Okutama#5 (going to Okutama) at 8:47AM.  This arrives at Okutama Station at 10:24.  Be sure to arrive on this train as we will be unable to wait for the next one.
 
Meet on the front of the 8:47 train at Shinjuku if you want to go from there there.  David will get on the first car of the same train at Nakano Station.
 
Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.
 
Course (from Okutama Station): Old (Therapy) Road – Shidakura Suspension Bridge – Water & Greenery Exhibit Building  – Okutama Station (by bus – 15 minutes)
 
Walking Time: About 5 hours

Meet at ShimoTakaido Station’s (on the Keio Line) ticket gate at 10:35AM
 
From Shinjuku, take the Keio Line (Local) at 10:22.  It arrives at ShimoTakaido at 10:33.
 
Course (3.5 hours walking – 10KM): ShimoTakaido Station – Walk along the Kanda River (full of Cherry Trees) – Inokashira Park

We will have a cherry blossom party in the beautiful Inokashira Park after the walk.

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Meeting Place and Time: Mukogaokayuen Station’s (on the Odakyuu Line) South ticket gate (East Exit) at 13:30 or Ikuta Green Area Rose Garden (12 minute walk from the Station) at 14:00 or thereafter
14:00 – 15:00 – Ikuta Green Area Rose Garden – http://www.ikuta-rose.jp/open.html
15:00 – 16:00 – Walk to Tama River Green Area
16:00 – 18:00 – Riverside Fun (frisbee, sports, eating, drinking)(At this time, David will also be available to talk with potential JAMBO leaders and volunteers.)
David and others will join the UNICEF charity walk in the morning at the Ikuta Green Area.  If you want to join, contact UNICEF directly (see “Other Events” below).
 
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From Shinjuku, take the Special Holiday Express train going towards Okutama (it’s the Chuo Line but may be on another track which is not the main Chuo Line track – BE CAREFUL!) to Okutama (leaving Shinjuku at 8:47 and arriving at Okutama at 10:24). 

David will be at the Okutama Station ticket gate at 10:27  to bring you to the supermarket and the river. We’ll hike to Shiromaru (about 1.5 hours), where we will meet others for a BBQ, canoeing, and swimming.  Very laid back day!!! (The supermarket in Okutama doesn’t have much so feel free to bring food for the BBQ from Tokyo.)

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JAMBO INTERNATIONAL & JAMBO SCHOOL JOINT PROGRAM!
ARAKAWA RIVER CLEAN UP, RIVERSIDE WALK (USING ENGLISH), and RINKAI PARK BIRDWATCHING&FUN!
Meeting Place and Time:  The ticket gate of Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai Line) at 9:30AM OR 12:30PM

SCHEDULE

9:30 – Meet at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai Line) ticket gate
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Garbage Clean-up under Kasaibashi bridge (Koto Ward) (Please bring work gloves if you have them)
12:30PM – Meet latecomers a at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai Line) ticket gate
12:30 – 2:00PM –  Walk along the Arakawa River to Kasai Rinkai Park using English
2:00 – 4:30 – Fun in the Park (Birdwatching with Sammy & see the sunset over the bay)
 
Do something good for the environment and join the garbage pick-up. Or meet at the station at 12:30 to join the walk (using English) and one of the best parks in Tokyo, Kasai Rinkai Park, on the Tokyo Bay (eating, drinking, birdwatching, walking around, whatever you want to do).  Bring food/drinks/games, or you can buy things at the food stands in the park.
 
For those joining along the way or coming to the park later, please contact David at 080-6546-7688.

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Meeting Place and Time: On the front car of the Keio Line train at Shinjuku at 8:16 or at Yamanashi-shi Station ticket gate at 10:50

We leave Shinjuku on the 8:16 Keio Line train, arriving at Takao at 9:14

We’ll change trains there to the Chuo Line, getting on the 9:25 train and arriving at Yamanashi-shi Station at 10:47AM. (One way is ¥1,460)

From Yamanashi-shi Station, we will walk 5KM and have lunch in the Fuefukigawa Fruits Park ( http://fuefukigawafp.co.jp/ ) from 12:00 – 1:00, then walk about 30 more minutes to the hot springs (¥700 entrance fee – http://www.hottarakashi-onsen.com/ ). We’ll stay for about an hour and a half, then walk back to the station.

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Get refreshed in the hot spring while seeing Mt. Fuji (if the weather permits). As the name “Hottarakashi” hot spring means, there are no services there except vending machines.

Any kind of walking shoes is OK. You can buy a simple lunch near the station or bring your own food and drink.

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

Leader: Tadashi (090-2400-7948)

Assistant Leader: Leszek (070-6572-2537)

Kamakura Hike, Xmas Lights, & Party (Grade Easy) (Participation fee 1000 yen)  (We will do it even if it rains) 


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 or on the front car of the Keihin Kyuko (Keikyu) line 9:08 train (going towards Misakiguchi). This arrives at Kanazawa Bunko at 9:41. David will get on this train at Kamata Station at 9:15 and ride in the front car with others


Walking Time: about 4 hours


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

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Please come along and enjoy the wonderful Kamakura atmosphere.

After the hike, we will go on a Yokohama Christmas Light tour (led by Nori).

Meeting time/place: Sakuragichou Station (Negishi Line) ticket gate at 15:50.

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://yokohama.kanko-joho.net/xmas/

After the lights, we will go to Watami Japanese pub for a 3 hour end of the year party. All you can drink and set food course (Edamame. chips. Salad. Korean chige. bonito culpacho. baked octopus snack. pizza. fish and chips.  and a porridge of rice and vegetables) from 18:00.
RESERVATION NECESSARY (first 20 reservations will be accepted)
Please reserve (to Nori at oofunafuna@yahoo.co.jp) as soon as possible.

FUN HIKING & end-of-the-year pilgrimage (3 Shrines and Temples)
 
Meeting Time & Place: 10:35AM at Seibu Chichibu 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 9:38AM.  Change here to the Seibu Chichibu Line (which leaves at 9:43) and get off at Seibu Chichibu Station (the last stop) (arriving at 10:32AM).  
 
Meet on the front of the 8:50 train at Ikebukuro if you want to go from there.
 
Hiking Course:  Chichibu Station – Chichibu Shrine – Seikou Temple – Muze Park  – Music Shrine  – Seibu Chichibu Station 

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The hiking time is about 4 hours.　The park is a huge, forested park with a lot of hiking trails, a spring, observation tower and more. Please take a look at the HP:
http://www.muse-park.com/
 
Please bring your lunch and drink.

Meeting Place & Time: KeioKatakura Station (Keio Line) Ticket Gate at 10:32AM

Train Schedule

9:50 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keiou Line (Quasi-express going towards Kitano/Takaosanguchi)
10:30 Arrive at Keio-Katakura Station (Keio Line)
Course: Keio-Katakura Station – Katakura Palace Remains Park – Mixed Forest Road – Mt. Fuji Lookout Point – Mt. Ootsuka Park – Silk Road – KamiYuugi Park – MinamiOosawa Station (Keio Line)

Walking Time: About 5 Hours (12KM) plus a lot of time for fun, so the hike should take about 6 hours.

Course (in Japanese) ecohiroba-hachioji.jp/tounanbu/sizen/sizen1.html

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We’ll enjoy lunch among the Allspice trees and have a relaxing hike up Hodo-san.

Course: Nagatoro station -> Hodo-san -> Kodori pass -> Nogami pass -> Nogami station

Meet at 11:35 at Nagatoro Station’s ticket gate.

From Ikebukuro, get on the 9:30 express Tobu Tojo line train towards Ogawamachi. In Ogawamachi, switch to the 10:43 local Tobu Tojo line train towards Yorii. In Yorii, take the local Chichibu Railway train towards Mitsumine-guchi, arriving at Nagatoro station at 11:32.

Leszek will be at Ikebukuro Station at 9:30, in the front car of the Tobu Tojo line.

Course map
Flower information
Leader: Leszek (070-6572-2537)

Canal Hike SPECIAL
Meet at MonzenNakaCho Station’s (on the Tozai Line or Oedo Line) #4 Exit at 11:00AM
 
Please bring some snacks/drinks.  There is also a supermarket nearby where you can go shopping.   
 
Course (1.5 hours slow walking = 5 KM): MonzenNakaChou Station – Kiba Park – Sendaiborigawa Canal – Toyocho Station 

Course: Sasago Station – Mt. Takigo – Hatsukari Station

From the top of the mountain, we have a 360 degree panoramic view, including beautiful Mt. Fuji.

Leader: Leszek (070-6572-2537)

Meeting Place and Time: On the front car of the Keio Line train at Shinjuku at 7:45 or at Sasago ticket gate at 9:35. (Leszek will get on the train from Meidaimae station)

We leave Shinjuku on the 7:49 Keio Line train, arriving at Takao at 8:39. We’ll change trains there to the Chuo Line, getting on the 8:44 train and arriving at Sasago Station at 9:32AM. 

From Sasago Station (leaving around 10:00AM), it’s about 6 hours of walking (plus rest time and lunch time)!

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Please bring your food and drink.
Please wear trekking shoes.