Events June 2008
2008-06-07 09:00:00 - 2008-06-08 18:00:00 | Cycling **1/2Biwako Cycling Trip, Shiga-ken June 7(sat) - June 8(sun)
2 1/2 stars cyclingPlease note the early sign-up deadline.
Join me on a cycling trip around Lake Biwa. This is fun trip with beautiful scenery along the way. On Saturday morning we'll start in Omi Hachiman on the east side of the lake, cycle around the top of the lake and halfway down the west side then spend the night in a beach-front minshuku in Omi Maiko. On Sunday after a morning swim (optional!) and breakfast we'll leisurely make our way back to Omi Hachiman, crossing over the Biwako Ohashi.
The cycling is flat and easy but we will be cycling 110kms on the first day and 50kms on the second so you need to comfortable with this.
The minshuku (incl 2 meals) costs 7,000yen (thanks to Koji for negotiating a good price!). Also bring money for drinks and snacks along the way and an onsen.
Sign-up deadline is TUES MAY 20. Email me to sign-up.
No cancellations please, or you will have to pay a cancellation fee.
Meet at Omi Hachiman station on Saturday June 7 at 9:05am (there is a train leaving Osaka at 08:00, arriving Omi Hachiman at 09:05)
Bring: bike (with light), helmet, puncture repair kit (I've got one but it'd be good to have another), food (lunch for Saturday and snacks) and drink, swimsuit, change of clothes etc.
Bedding is supplied at the minshuku.
This event is IOC members only.
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2008-06-07 09:00:00 - 2008-06-07 18:00:00 | Hiking **
Higashi Otafukuyama Hike on Jun.7th(sat)
Hi all,Why don't we enjoy a day hike to Higashi Otafukuyama in Ashiya? It's not a tough hike but considering there are some points where we need to climbrocks,
I name it as a two star event. Start from Ashiyagawa station on the Hankyu-line at 11:00.
We head for HigashiOtafukuyama via the Rock Garden. I plan to come down to Okamoto station on the Hankyu-line around 3-4pm. Bring lunch and rain gear.If you join, please let me know.
Yoshimi
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2008-06-14 17:00:00 - 2008-06-14 20:00:00 | IOC Meetings
June Monthly meeting on Jun.14th(sat)
June General Meeting.Come along to the meeting to find out about the club, meet the members and see where the club is headed for.
The new membership year starts in April.
Don't forget to bring along your membership forms and fees to sign-up for another year in the club!
New members welcome.
The meeting will be at the usual meeting place in Umeda.
6:00pm - new member information meeting
6:30pm - our regular meeting
For directions to our location in Umeda, see our web site at
http://iockansai.com/event/meeting/
2008 IOC membership.
Have you renewed your IOC membership for 2008?
If you haven't, please do so before June.15th.
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2008-06-15 09:00:00 - 2008-06-15 18:00:00 | Hiking *
Daimonjiyama hike (optional Renoir exhibition)
Hi all!!Why don't we enjoy an easy hike in Daimonjiyama on June 15th? This time, I want to meet up with people at around 9:00 at JR Yamashina station and start hiking little bit earlier, since I want to go to see Renoie exhibition afterwards( Off course, you are welcome to join me!). Wanna join me? Then, send an e-mail to me, please!
Yuri
Leader : Yuri Takakura (yuri.t) | send e-mail
2008-06-28 12:00:00 - 2008-06-29 18:00:00 | Camping *
Taishou-Ike Green park camp on Jun28-29
I found nice camping place where good access from Kyoto, Nara, OsakaLet's meet JR Yamashiro-Aodani (JR Nara Line between Kyoto and Nara) at noon
and shopping super store BBQ, Beer and BF. I will carry them green park by my car.
Saturday hiking: JR Tamamizu to Taishou-Ike
http://morikawa.kotonet.com/yamabukitop1.html
http://morikawa.kotonet.com/yamabukitop2.html
Sunday hiking: Taishou-Ike to JR Yamashiro-Taga
http://morikawa.kotonet.com/yamabukitop4.html
http://morikawa.kotonet.com/yamabukitop3.html
Place : http://www3.alpha-net.ne.jp/users/greenprk/
I reserved 8 people bungalow, After BBQ, we will night hiking around Ike one hour.
On Sunday, Kayak, Boat, Fishing are optinal.
Let me know Vegetarian when you sign up.
If you late came, you can take taxi from JR Tamamizu.
I need help you for food coordinator (shopping master)
I will not cancel this event.
Deadline: June22
Cost: 3000yen accommodation
Leader : Koji Otani (koji.o) | send e-mail
2008-06-29 08:00:00 - 2008-06-29 18:00:00 | Hiking **
Ibukiyama hike
Ibukiyama, Shiga-ken Sun June 29Hiking 2 stars
Hey everyone,
Join me on a hike up Ibukiyama - at 1377m high it is the tallest mountain in Shiga and one of Japan's 100meizan.
It's a 4-hour hike up to the top, where we'll walk around, look at the flowers and hopefully take in some great views. Then it's another 2 1/2hours back down.
Please note that I have not done this hike before. Also, please be aware that this is a fairly long hike and that the weather will be hot and humid.
Wear appropriate clothes and hiking boots/shoes.
Bring plenty of water (at least 2 litres), lunch and snacks, raingear, headlamp.
I think there are shops selling food and drink at the top but I'm not sure so please don't count on this.
I will cancel if the forecast is for heavy rain.
Meet at OmiNagaoka Station at 9am. Then we take a bus to the trailhead at 9:15 (or depending on the number of people and the availability it may be about the same price to take a taxi)
There is a train leaving Osaka at 07:17, arriving Maibara at 08:38. From Maibara, take the 08:45 train to OmiNagaoka which arrives at 08:54.
Email me to sign-up.
Disclaimer
In joining the IOC or in taking part in its activities, I understand that
1. Many activities are dangerous.
2. I alone will take full responsibility for my own safety at or as a result of IOC activities.
3. Activity organizers and committee members are lay persons and have no formal skills in relation to the organized activity, and in following their guidance, I do so at my own risk.
4. I alone am responsible for assessing in advance all the risks pertaining to activities ( including my own abilities ) and in accepting information from activity organizers or committee members, I do so on the understanding that I must verify it for myself.
5. The IOC is not covered by any general insurance policy against the loss of personal effects, injury or death, nor does it undertake to arrange such insurance for specific events.
6. Participants take part at their own risk and are very strongly recommended to take out appropriate insurance of their own.
7. I understand that I must be at least twenty years old to join the IOC.
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