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Apr 27 Hinodeyama - Ohnara-Touge

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May 4 The ruins of Hachiouji castle and north ridge of Takao

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May 11 Jyukkoku-Toge

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May 18 Daimaruyama Tenen Rokkokukenzan

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May 25 Minami Takao sanryo

NO RESERVATION SYSTEM
Just turn up at the meeting point. These trips are canceled only in case of continuous heavy rain or snow, or a typhoon warning, but the leader makes the final decision at the meeting point.

!!If it is possible rain, it is better to buy one-stop ticket. The Special day ticket would not be paid back.

EQUIPMENT
Lunch, drink, a flashlight, an easy emergency implement ,rain gear (not umbrella), and health insurance card in case of an accident during a hike. It is advisable to wear proper hiking or walking shoes, since some of the trails can be muddy or rocky.

1,000 Yen FOR ONE
to cover organizing costs and as a contribution toward work we are doing on environmental issues in Japan and through Friends of the Earth International in 70 countries around the world. Transportation expenses by each one.

Smokers, please use cigarette ash container, not to disturb others.
HIKE PROGRAMME 2008

Apr 27(Sun) Hinodeyama - Ohnara-Touge / Okutama

Starting from Matsuo bus stop, we will head for Hinodeyama through mixed forests. The fine weather may allow some views of Okutama mountains, city Tachikawa and Tokyo. And then go down to Hatonosu via Mitakesan and Ohnara-Touge.

Meeting time:

at 8:00am

place: at the front end of Platform 7 of JR Shinjuku station.
Walking hours: 5.0 hrs.
Grade: Moderately easy
Leader: Hajime Wada
Note:

You can also meet us at the ticket barrier of Musashi Itsukaichi station at 9.21am.

Transport Dept. time & place Arrival time & place Fare (Yen)
JR Chuo line Holiday Kaisoku 8:19 Shinjuku 9:21 Musashi Itsukaichi 780
Nishitokyo bus 9:45 Musashi Itsukaichi

10:02 Matsuo

360
[return]      
JR Chuo line Hatonosu Shinjuku 1,050
Total fare: 2,190
       

May 4 (Sun) The ruins of Hachiouji castle and north ridge of Takao / Takao (New!)

Starting from Reienn-mae, we go to the ruins of the Hachiouji castle, where one of the best hundred castles in Japan was. The castle itself is no more, but you can see the stone fences and the bridge in front of the gate. Passing the ruine, we go on the north ridge of Takao headding to Kagenobu-yama. This route is very quiet because of coming not a croud of people. From the top of Kagenobu-yama you can see a good view around. We go down from Kagenobu to Kobotoke where you can teke a bus to the Takao station. If you like, you can walk one more hour along a creek to the station. After hiking, we can go the Galways(Irish pub) in Hachiouji.

Meeting time:

at 10:00am

place: in front of the north ticket gate of Takao station
Walking hours: 5 . 5 hrs.
Grade: Moderate
Leader: Fujio Ogura
Note:

To get to Takao station, it is convenient to take the train noted above.

Transport Dept. time & place Arrival time & place Fare (Yen)
Keio line (Juntoku) 9:10 Keio Shinjuku 9:57 Takao 350
Tama bus 10:15 Takao St. North Exit 10:23 Reienn-mae 150
[return]      
Keio line Takao Shinjuku 350
Total fare: 850
       

May 11 (Sun) Jyukkoku-Toge / Yugawara (New!)

At the begining of the hike, we can see beautiful Satsuki azalea at Himenosawa-kouen. Then we go up to Jyukkoku touge through a trail with new green leaves. At Jyukkokutouge we can enjoy 360-degree view. After walking ridge, we descend into a valley. You can enjoy Hot spring at Yugawara after hiking.

Meeting time:

at 10:13am

place: in front of the ticket gate of Kinomiya station
Walking hours: 3 . 0 hrs.
Grade: Easy
Leader: Teruyoshi Kadoya
Note:

To get to Kinomiya station, it is convenient to take the train noted below at the front end of platform 11 of JR Shinagawa station.

Transport Dept. time & place Arrival time & place Fare (Yen)
JR Tokaido line 8:12 Shinagawa 9:51 Atami 1,890
JR Itou line 10:11 Atami 10:13 Kinomiya 350
Izu-Hakone bus 10:28 Kinomiya iriguchi 10:46 Himenosawa-Kouen 350
[return]      
Izu-Hakone bus Ochiaibashi Yugawara 200
JR Tokaido line Yugawara Shinagawa 1,620
Total fare: 4,060
       

May 18 (Sun) Daimaruyama Tenen Rokkokukenzan / Kamakura (New!)

This hike is almost entirely along a forest ridge in the hills of Kamakura. Lunchtime will be at the top of Daimaruyama, the tallest mountain in this area. We'll stop a little later for a short break at a cozy "chamise" on the Tenen trail and then continue through what are lovingly called the Kamakura Alps toward Meigetsuin near Kita Kamakura Station for those who want to leave at this point. The rest of us will continue a little longer to Rokkokukenzan and enjoy the beautiful evening views from the top and then climb down to Enkakuji Temple just next to Kita Kamakura Station.

Meeting time:

at 8:10am

place: at the middle of Platform 1 of Shinagawa Keihin Kyuko line station (under the train indicator board).
Walking hours: 5 . 5 hrs.
Grade: Moderately easy
Leader: Koichi Miyashita
Note:

When changing at Shinagawa JR station to the Keihin Kyuko line, hand in your old ticket at the ticket office upstairs and buy a new one before you get on to Platform 1. You can also meet us at the ticket barrier of Kanazawa bunko Station at 9.03am.

Transport Dept. time & place Arrival time & place Fare (Yen)
Keihin Kyuko line 8:24 Shinagawa

9:03 Kanazawa bunko

470
[return]      
JR Yokosuka line Kita Kamakura Shinagawa 690
Total fare: 1,160
       

May 25 (Sun) Minami Takao sanryo / Takao - Jimba

From Takao-san-guchi Station we will walk along the Koshu-kaido to Umenoki-daira, and then take the trail to Mt. Nakazawa. From Mt. Nakazawa, we will walk on the Minami-takao-sanryo (ridge) to Lake Shiroyama, with fine views of Lake Tsukui along the way. The hike continues through the Tama Hills to Mt. Konpira, where there is a Shinto Shrine. From the shrine, it is a short walk down to Takao Station.

Meeting time:

at 9:00am

place: at the rear end of Platform 3 of Shinjuku Keio Line Station
Walking hours: 4 . 5hrs.
Grade: Moderately Easy
Leader: Richard Evanoff
Note:

You can also meet us at the ticket barrier of Takao-san Guchi Station at10:00am.

Transport Dept. time & place Arrival time & place Fare (Yen)
Keio line

9:10 Keio Shinjuku

10:00 Takao-san Guchi 370
[return]  
Keio line Takao Keio Shinjuku 350
Total fare: 720
       
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