Events April 2005

2005-04-02 09:00:00 - 2005-04-02 18:00:00 | Hiking **

Mt. Hiei Hike Saturday, April 2

Two stars.
We'll start near the shore of lake Biwa (70 m elevation) in Shiga Prefecture, and hike a rather steep incline up the eastern slope of Mt. Hiei.  Near the top (848 m), we'll explore some shrines that I've been told belong to the guardian that protects Kyoto (Japan's ancient capital) from the east (while Hiei's twin, Mt. Atago, protects it from the west).  We'll lunch near the top, and then descend the mountain's western slope into Kyoto.  Once in Kyoto, for those hikers up for it, we can look for a sento or onsen to clean off in, and then find dinner somewhere in town. 

The hike should take 5 or 6 hours in total.  If the weather is nice, there'll be great views of Lake Biwa and the mountains around Kyoto.  If it's rainy, we'll see rivers and seas of clouds and mist all about us.  Maybe we'll see some plum or cherries in blossom as well. 

Bring: rain gear, lunch, water, sturdy hiking boots, change of clothes (in case you get wet due to sweat, rain, or both).  Sturdy boots are essential, because falling rain or residual snow can cause the trail to be slippery. 

Contact: Jeremy Bricker.  Email me at bricker@kobe-u.ac.jp before Friday evening, or y7df767b73cf86h@k.vodafone­.ne.jp Friday evening or later.  Or call me at 080-3773-5187.

Leader :

Meet :
10am at JR Hieizan-Sakamoto station.  This is on the JR KoSei (west lake) line.  There is a KoSei line ShinKaiSoku that leaves Kobe station at 8:50am, Osaka at 9:14am, Kyoto at 9:42am, and arrives at Hieizan-Sakamoto at 10am.  If you take another train, you'll have to transfer at Kyoto or Yamashina to the KoSei line.

Cost :
Transportation

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2005-04-09 11:00:00 - 2005-04-09 14:00:00 | Other *

Beginner Tennis Saturday Apr.9th

Shall we play tennis?
I had reserved a artifical grass court on saturday noon.
Please come to OJI Nara my town. If you are expert player, refrain from coming.
After tennis, we will enjoy 10 item open space bath.
And after, we will go Umeda for monthly meeting.
We will enjoy share lunch under the cherry blossom.

Bring: Tennis Racket, Many Tennis Ball, Tennis Shoes, Towel, Onsen kit. Sun protect, cap


Leader : Koji Otani (koji.o) | send e-mail

Meet :
JR OJI station south exit in front of Mister Dounut.
11:00    Osaka 10:25 - OJI 10:55  Only 30min 540yen

Cost :
Tennis court fee 0yen
Onsen fee 600yen

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2005-04-09 18:30:00 - 2005-04-09 20:30:00 | IOC Meetings *

IOC Monthly Meeting, Saturday, April 9th

Come and meet new people who enjoy the outdoors just like you do! 
At this meeting, Elizabeth and Paul will show us slides and narrate their trip around
India, including Delhi, Varanasi, and Rajastan.

Leader :

Meet :
6:30pm - our regular meeting
6:00pm - new member information meeting
For directions to our meeting location, please see our web site at
http://IOCkansai.com/event­/meeting/

Cost :
Free!

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2005-04-10 10:00:00 - 2005-04-10 17:00:00 | Special Events

HANAMI PARTY – Sunday April 10th

Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring with a hanami party in one of the best places for cherry blossoms- KYOTO!  Daigo offers some respite from the crowds of other popular hanami sites, as well as a short hike to enjoy the views of the city.

MEET: 10 am; Exit 1, Daigo subway station

PROPOSED PLAN: Walk to Daigo-ji, hike to top of mountain, eat lunch, watch the 3pm hanami parade

GETTING THERE: JR, Keihan, or subway Tozai line.  For more information check out:http://www.daigoji.or.jp/e­/info/access.html

COST: Transport costs only

WHAT TO WEAR: Clothes and shoes suitable for a short hike

WHAT TO BRING: Plastic sheet/ rug to sit on, lunch/ snacks

ALTERNATIVE PLAN: In the case of bad weather, we will meet at the station and then either go bowling or ice skating nearby. 

FURTHER INFO: Check out the following website (in English)
http://www.daigoji.or.jp/e­/

HOW TO SIGN UP: Please email me at fiona_charnley@yahoo.com.a­u by April 8, 2005
   
LEADER: Fiona Charnley, Special Activities Co-ordinator


Leader :

Meet :
10 am; Exit 1, Daigo subway station

Cost :
Transport costs only

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2005-04-17 09:30:00 - 2005-04-17 19:00:00 | Cycling **

MTB ride on the Christian trail Sunday, Apr 17th

Mountain bike ride to the scenic countryside hills just behind the door step. We will have “hanami” in the hills of Ibaraki City, a tea break at the Madama Mura (see http://www.madamamura.com/­), you will learn about Christian refugees during the Tokugawa period. Start 9:30 am at Hankyu Ibaraki station. Finish 7 p.m. at Setsu Tonda station. We provide two spare mountain bikes. Contact Rolf_chinatsu@yahoo.com or RolfSchlunze@ezweb.ne.jp until 15th April or call 080-5334-5386

P.S.
Hope we can gather some people enjoying the new house in Takatsuki after the ride. ;-)

Leader :

Meet :
Start 9:30 am at Hankyu Ibaraki station

Cost :
None

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2005-04-23 13:30:00 - 2005-04-23 20:00:00 | Hiking *

Kobe hike and BBQ Saturday Apr 23rd

Due to capacity of the members, signing up for this event has been closed. Thank you.

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Here's another day hike in Kobe. This time we start at Shin-Kobe station on the Kobe subway line and head for Tanigami station, which is at the other side of the mountain.

My house is located along this route. So I plan to have a BBQ party at my house.

We'll meet at Shin-Kobe station's exit at 13:30. Climb up to the top then go down to the other side. Reach my house around 17:00 and have a BBQ party.

Have lunch before the hike. Bring rain gear incase. Dont need to bring any thing for the BBQ.

Please contact me if you join this event at suzukiym@yahoo.co.jp.



Leader :

Meet :
Shin-Kobe station's exit at 13:30

Cost :
2000 yen for the BBQ

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2005-04-24 10:00:00 - 2005-04-24 19:00:00 | Cycling **

Yoshino-Okusenbon Ride, Sunday, Apr 24th

Let's enjoy the fresh spring air and the challenge of steep climb.
There are 3000 cherry tree, Shita senbon, Naka senbon, Oku senbon.
Senbon is meaning one thousand trees. We will take a lunch in the depth
of Oku senbon. Saigyou an.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/na­ra/kaido/eg/syugen/d2_reki/­reki9.htm
http://www.tekipaki.jp/~ar­chive/saigyo/image/saigyo_a­n_1.jpg
Kokeshimizu is one pure water spot of best one hundred in Japan.
http://www.kiis.or.jp/kans­aida/yoshino/index-e.html
Yo­u can try drinking pure water.

Leader : Koji Otani (koji.o) | send e-mail

Meet :
JR OJI Station. I will pick up you with your bike.
Whoever asks to first get to ride car. Just four persons.
Shita senbon car park at 11:00 if you came train.

Bring : Bike, Helmet, Lunch, Drink, Onsen Kit

Cost :
Transportation fee
Onsen 1000yen If we have time.

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