Events October 2005
2005-10-01 07:00:00 - 2005-10-01 18:00:00 | Hiking **1/2Buna-ga-take hike Saturday, Oct 1st
2.5 stars.We'll be ascending the Yatsubuchinotaki waterfalls in a canyon on the north side of Hira.
We'll hike from Gulliver s Travels Village (about 100 m above sea level) up to Buna-ga-take (about 1300 m above sea level), the highest peak in the Hira-san range.
The trail will take us through mixed deciduous and coniferous forest, and near the summit we'll get fine views of Lake Biwa, the forests, mountains, and fields of Shiga and Kyoto prefectures, and the Ibuki-san range.
If the weather is rainy, we'll face mysterious scenes of lush green mountains
cloaked in fog, with torrents of clouds rushing through the valleys below us.
This hike is a little technically difficult (some scrambling on rocks, and climbing up waterfalls with chains and ladders), and there is about a 1000 m elevation gain and drop, and the walking will last about 8 hours at a good pace.
Therefore, this hike is okay for beginners, but only if you are in good physical shape.
Bring:
sunscreen, raincoat/windbreaker, warm shirt, lunch, snacks, and at least 1.5L of drinks. onsen kit. Also, because of snakes and leeches, bring long pants and shirtsleeves, along with boots and socks.
Meet:
8:52am at OmiTakaShima station on the JR KoSei Line, in Shiga Prefecture.
There is a KoSei (west lake) Line ShinKaiSoku (Special Rapid Service) train that
departs JR Kobe station at 7:19am, Osaka at 7:45am, Kyoto at 8:14am, and arrives
at OmiTakaShima station at 8:52am. I'll ride in the front car of that train.
We'll take a bus from OmiTakaShima at 9am, so you can't be late.
Leader : Jeremy David Bricker (bricker) | send e-mail
2005-10-02 12:00:00 - 2005-10-02 18:00:00 | Other *
Ultimate frisbee Sunday Oct 2nd
Meet Sunday Oct 2 at 1:30pm at Minamigata station (Hankyu and Midosujisubway line). We'll meet between the two stations, i.e. South exit for
Midosuji and West exit for hankyu.
We'll play on the field along the Yodogawa river so if you come late,
you can just walk south towards the river and follow the river to your
right until you find us.
Expect the game to last 2-3 hours. No previous experience is needed and
we'll practice throwing the frisbee before playing.
Bring a frisbee if you have one. The game involves a lot of running so
dress accordingly and bring water. Also, bring both a white and colored
shirt so we can divide in teams according to shirts color.
Finally, let me know you are coming by sending email to thomas@is.naist.jp
Leader : Thomas Clouqueur (thomas) | send e-mail
2005-10-08 12:00:00 - 2005-10-10 18:00:00 | Cycling **
Shoudo Island Cycling Oct,8th-10th
Shoudo-ShimaPopulation 40000
Famed for its vast olive groves and as the location for the Japanese film
classic TWENTY-FOUR EYES, Shoudoshima translates literally as "island of small beans".
A very mountains island, it offers a number of intereasting places to visit and makes
an enjoyable escape from big-city Japan.
The second largest island in the Inland Sea, Shoudo-Shima even has a miniature version
of neighbouring Shikoku s 88 Temple Circuit.Shoudo-Shima is part of Shikoku s Kagawa pref.
We will take a ferry Fukuda port from Himeji noon. and stay Yoshida Camp.
http://outer.town.uchinomi.kagawa.jp/olive/yoshida/f_yoshida.htm
Yoshida Camp is close Fukuda port about 30 minutes by Bike (5 min by car).
If you want rent a tent, you can 1000yen.
We will cycle around island on Oct.9th w/ no baggage.
I have a plan visit Kanka-kei on Oct.10th.
Kanka-kei -- sightseeing view point
take bus and ropeway or cycle depend on weather.
http://www.shodoshima.or.jp/kankou/kankakei.htm
we will back to JR OSAKA 20:00 on Monday
Bring: Sleeping bag and mat and (Tent), Rain Gear,Bike,Helmet,Onsen Kit
If you not have Bike, you can rent a cycle. there are many rent a cycle shop 2000yen per day.
This site have many Shoudo Island pictures
http://www.shodoshima.or.jp/
I will cancel the event with more than 65% chance of rain on Oct.9th.
Leader : Koji Otani (koji.o) | send e-mail
Meet :
JR Himeji Sattion 12:00.
Cost :
Ferry 1320yen *2
Camp 1000yen *2
2005-10-10 12:00:00 - 2005-10-10 18:00:00 | Other *
Ultimate frisbee Monday Oct 10th
Meet Monday Oct 10 at 1:30pm at Minamigata station (Hankyu and Midosujisubway line). We'll meet between the two stations, i.e. South exit for
Midosuji and West exit for hankyu.
We'll play on the field along the Yodogawa river so if you come late,
you can just walk south towards the river and follow the river to your
right until you find us.
Expect the game to last 2-3 hours. No previous experience is needed and
we'll practice throwing the frisbee before playing.
Bring a frisbee if you have one. The game involves a lot of running so
dress accordingly and bring water. Also, bring both a white and colored
shirt so we can divide in teams according to shirts color.
Finally, let me know you are coming by sending email to thomas@is.naist.jp
Leader : Thomas Clouqueur (thomas) | send e-mail
2005-10-22 12:00:00 - 2005-10-23 18:00:00 | Camping *
Annual Momoi Camp, Oct 22nd-23rd
ANNUAL MOMOI CAMPOUT & MONTHLY MEETINGThe Momoi Camp comes but once a year, and it’s one of our biggest events. So, make sure you’re there this year! If you’re new or thinking of becoming a member, it’s a great chance to get to know some people and find out what the IOC does. If you’re already a member, it’s a great chance to catch up with people and have a fun weekend.
So here are the details…
DATE: October 22nd (Saturday) – October 23rd (Sunday)
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Annual Camp, including hiking and cycling options
LOCATION: Momoi is located in the mountains, about 20km north of Kyoto city
ACCOMMODATION: There are two lodges, each one sleeping around 25 people. Futons and blankets will be provided. There are also campsites, and if you decide to camp you will need to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
COSTS:
The cost for the weekend will be approximately 3000 yen per person. This will cover food, drinks, and accommodation in the lodges. If you camp instead, the cost for the weekend will be around 2000 yen. This money will be collected at some stage during the weekend.
In addition, our new IOC T-shirt will be ready for purchase during the weekend. They will be 1800 yen each.
MEETING:
Depending on how you chose to travel to Momoi, your meeting times and place will vary.
If you chose to find your own way there, feel free to arrive anytime after 1pm on
Saturday.
THE ROUGH PLAN:
Upon arrival on Saturday afternoon we will have free time, snacks and drinks will be provided. We will commence cooking our barbeque dinner around 6:30pm. In the evening we will have a campfire.
On Sunday morning we will have breakfast, then clean and pack up. We will use a large multi-purpose room for our club meeting. After the meeting we plan to hold some talks and activities (eg. Introduction to photography, ice-breaker games). Once this has finished we leave the camp. Once again the hike and cycling groups will join their leaders on the return to Kyoto.
THINGS TO BRING:
A towel, cup, knife to use for cooking preparation (there never seems to be enough), chopsticks, toiletries, torch, warm clothes (it is about 5 degrees cooler than Kyoto city), rain gear. You can also bring a Frisbee, cards, games etc if you want.
TRANSPORTATION:
Cyclists: - Meeting time and place to be advised.
Hikers:
The leaders for the hikers will be Minhao Wong and Thomas Clouqueur.
- Meeting time and place to be advised.
If you’re coming by yourself:
Catch the train to Demachiyanagi station in Kyoto. From here you can catch a bus to Hirogawara.
The bus will take approximately 1 hour, and will cost 570 yen. Get off at Momoitouge or Hanasetouge bus stop.
From the bus stops it is a 40 minute walk. The bus times are as follows: 7:50, 8:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:00, 17:40.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
To sign up please email Fiona Charnley, (Special Events Coordinator), at specialevent@iockansai.com. The deadline to sign up is WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER. In your email please indicate how will you travel there (cycling, hiking, other), and if you will stay in the lodge or bring your own tent. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know so that we can try to accommodate you.
Leader : Fiona Charnley (Fiona.c) | send e-mail
