Events April 2009
2009-04-04 09:30:00 - 2009-04-04 15:00:00 | Hiking *1/2Atago-san-Kiyotaki Sakura Hiking on April 4 (Sat)
As I communicated with some people during the Kabutoyama hiking, I will go to Atago-san hike next Saturday (April 4) before my rafting trip in Hozugawa.This is 4.5-5.5 hour-long hiking, 1.5-star event (max. 10 people)
Here is the schedule and other information:
We will hike from/back to Kiyotaki. There are some shrines on the hiking trail, and we can rest and have lunch nearby the famous Atago Shrine at the top. We can enjoy Sakura along the river, just the starting point around Kiyotaki.
Please bring:
Lunch, drink, snacks, rain gear, warm clothes, towel, camera, etc.
Make sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and pants.
Let's meet at Kiyotaki bus stop (Kyoto Bus) at 9:30am
<Kyoto Bus>
From JR Kyoto Station: Depart at 8:10 (Bus stop No. C6/Bus No. 72)
==> at Hankyu Saiin station: Depart at 8:29
From Hankyu Arashiyama station: Depart at 9:09 (Bus No. 62 or 72)
From Keihan Sanjo station: Depart at 8:31 (Bus stop No. 14/Bus No. 62)
Let me know if you would like to join this hiking!
Seiko
Leader : Seiko Taniyama (taniyama) | send e-mail
Meet :
Kiyotaki bus stop (Kyoto Bus), 9:30am
2009-04-11 06:00:00 - 2009-04-12 20:00:00 | Watersports
Shikoku Whitewater Rafting on the Yoshino river, Apr. 11-12
- NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED -Join us a weekend whitewater rafting trip to Tokushima pref. in Shikoku.
We will go to Tokushima by car and stay at a guest house, where the raft tour company runs and we’ll enjoy a feast of a barbeque. On Sunday, we’ll join the Koboke one full day rafting tour (Grade 4). Check out the rafting company at http://www.happyraft.com/en/
After a fun raft, we’ll go to onsen.
I haven’t decided Saturday’s activity. Mt. Tsurugi hiking(3 hour easy hike) is an option. http://homepage2.nifty.com/tozan-women/diary/050430.htm
Or, Iya valley for sightseeing? Your suggestions are very welcome.
The costs are (approximately):
- JPY10,000 for one full day of rafting with all equipment, insurance, guide & lunch.
- JPY3,000 for the stay without meal
- JPY2,000 for BBQ dinner with drinks & Sunday breakfast. We’ll go to supermarket on the way.
- JPY10,000 for gasoline fee, tool fee & rent-car fee (I’ll re-caliculate and inform you the estimation after fixing how many people join)
**What you bring: towel & onsen kit, cloths which can be wet, swimsuit, Saturday lunch
**No cancellation please as we’ll arrange car and book the raft tour beforehand. Cancellation fee may be occurred. I request non-members pay in advance.
To sign up, please e-mail me. I’ll send more details to the participants.
Help is needed providing transportation. If you can use your car or have a licence, please let me know when you sign up.
Leader : Keiko Yamaguchi (keiko.y) | send e-mail
2009-04-11 18:00:00 - 2009-04-11 21:00:00 | IOC Meetings
IOC monthly meeting April 2009 - membership sign-up and renewal
Hi all!Why don't you come and see what's going on in IOC?
Our April monthly meeting will be held on April 11th at Nakanoshima koukaido, room number 4.
Google map:
http://maps.google.co.jp/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=ja&msa=0&ll=34.693632,135.503936&spn=0.001114,0.001998&z=19&msid=103976029647435209190.0004653d27c3d4a3565e4
For members of the committee and for newcomers, from 18:00. For members, from 18:30. We will discuss upcoming events such as the hanami/spring party and bigger activities which need some more planning (i.e., multiple-day hikes in spring/summer/autumn this year). Further suggestions are welcome!
As appetizer for long-distance hiking, I will give a short presentation of one of the most famous long-distance hikes in Europe, the traverse of Corsica by foot.
IMPORTANT: from April 1st on, the membership renewal for 2009 is open. This meeting is a good occasion to do so. You can download the membership form as PDF from the web - it would be the easiest solution if you could fill the form beforehand and bring it to the meeting.
Please note that membership renewal is due until end of May. Members who miss that deadline will be removed from the active members database. Please understand that we need to do so in order to know how much money we can spend on equipment, IOC events, etc. We are planning to hold an IOC spring camping event in the beginning of June, for which we will give you more details at the meeting.
Leader : Dominikus Heinzeller (dominikus) | send e-mail
Co-leader : Yuri Takakura (yuri.t) | send e-mail
Meet :
Nakanoshima koukaido, room number 4
Cost :
no costs
2009-04-18 06:00:00 - 2009-04-19 21:00:00 | Multiple **1/2
Winter sleep is over! Daisen-zan and its surroundings
Update: We have one spare seat in the car - if there is someone willing to join us, you are highly welcome. First come, first serve!%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
Hi everybody!
Spring is coming and Daisen-zan (Chugoku, near Akasaki/Yonago) is waiting for us on the weekend April 18th/19th. Depending on the number of participants, we will rent one or two cars (highway tolls are now incredibly low on weekends), drive to the village of Daisen. From there, we will go on a two-days hike to the summit and its surrounding areas.
Day 1: Hiking to the summit of Daisen. Depending on the snow and route conditions, it might be possible to continue further than the official hiking trail to the real summit - this is only an option. Daisen has a lot of snow in winter, so there might be still some left up there!
Tracking back on the same way for a while, we will
either camp or stay in one of the shelters halfway up on the mountain (depending on the participant's wishes and the shelters up there).
Day 2: We will continue to hike around Daisen until we reach a long ridge descending towards the north-east. We will follow that ridge down and return to the village in the afternoon.
Requirements:
- good shoes and warm/waterproof clothes
- sleeping bag and matlab
- basic level of fitness to do up to 1000m in altitude a day
- optional: light crampons might be necessary for those who intend to continue to the real summit of Daisen, although I cannot promise that it is possible. Please note that since we return on the same way, it is absolutely no must to do this side trip!
Please notify me until Friday evening if you are interested and what your preferences are (shelter, camping). I will then figure out whether we camp or stay in a shelter. Afterwards, you can cancel your participation if you are not happy with the decision.
Dominikus
Leader : Dominikus Heinzeller (dominikus) | send e-mail
Co-leader :
Meet :
To be announced
Cost :
Transportation costs depend on the number of participants, approx. 7500+/-2500Yen.
2009-04-25 11:00:00 - 2009-04-19 17:00:00 | Hiking *
Maya san, April 25th
Why don't we enjoy a day hike to Maya san in Kobe. Since cherry blooms latein higher place, we may be able to enjoy a late Hanami party on top of the
mountain!?
We will start from Hankyu Oji-Koen station's east exit at 11:00am on Saturday,
April 25th.
Go up to Maya-san and come down to Shin-kobe station or Oji-koen, depending on
the member's wish. It takes about 2.5 hours to the top.
Bring lunch and rain gear. If you join please let me know by April 24th.
Yoshimi
Leader :
Meet :
Hankyu Oji-Koen station's east exit at 11:00am on Saturday,
April 25th.
Cost :
Transportation to start.
2009-04-26 10:45:00 - 2009-04-26 18:00:00 | Multiple *
Kiyotaki Swimming, Walking and Sayonara Picnic *
Kiyotaki Swimming, Walking and Sayonara Picnic *Paul and I leaving Japan soon so we thought it would be nice to say goodbye with a picnic, some walking in beautiful scenery and maybe a refreshing dip in the river....
The plan is:
Meet: 10.52am Hozukyo station (a train leaves Kyoto station at 10.28am)
Date: Sunday 26th April
We will walk along the river and find a nice spot to sit. Bring something to eat and drink, swimming costumes and towels (for the brave), suncream and hiking boots/sturdy trainers. If anyone has a frisbee or games, bring them too. Also waterproofs and umbrellas, although hopefully we won't need them. Fingers crossed for sunshine!
Let us know if you're coming!
Cat
Leader :
Co-leader :
Meet :
Meet: 10.52am Hozukyo station (a train leaves Kyoto station at 10.28am)
Date: Sunday 26th April
Cost :
Transport to/from Hozukyo
2009-04-29 09:00:00 - 2009-04-29 18:00:00 | Hiking **
Hira hike, Shiga on Apr. 29
Hi All,Join us for a day hike to Mt.Hira!!　
I am planning to go on a hira hike with my friend, who knows very well about the area. There is about a 1000 m elevation gain and drop, and the walking will last about 8 hours. My friend’ll lead the hike.
Level : 2 star
Date: Apr. 29 (wed. national holiday)
Course (Rough plan):JR Hira station →Kanakuso pass →　&#65311;？
We may enjoy spring flowers and new green on the ridge, or head to Bunagatake(1,214M highest peak in the Hira mountain range) then go down to the station.
Depending on the weather and condition, we’ll decide the route during hiking.
Brings: T-shirt (NOT cotton), long pants(no jeans), sturdy hiking boots, , Rain gear, Lunch, Snacks, Drinks, Head lamp,
If time allows, we’ll go to onsen nearby. If you want to take a dip, please bring onsen kit.
To sign up, please e-mail me. If it heavy rains, I will cancel this event. I will inform the cancellation to the participants.
Keiko Yamaguchi
Leader : Keiko Yamaguchi (keiko.y) | send e-mail
Meet :
Meeting time and place: 9:00 at JR Hira station
I’ll ride at the front car of the below-mentioned train.
JR Kosei line Shinkaisoku((Special Rapid Service) train that departs from JR Osaka at 7:45, arrives at JR Yamashina at 8:20 then we’ll change to JR Kosei line Futsu train that departs from JR Yamashina at 8:25 and arrives at JR Hira station at 8:59 am. Please don’t miss the train. You can’t be late as it is a long hike.
Cost :
Cost: only transportation
2009-04-29 10:00:00 - 2009-04-29 16:00:00 | Hiking *
Daimonjiyama Hike, April 29th
Easy hike up Daimonjiyama. Bring Lunch, comfortable walking shoes, rain gear, plenty of water and sunscreen.Everyone welcome: Sign-up by April 27
In the case of bad weather, this event will be cancelled.
Contact: Dom
frozenduckrice@gmail.com
Leader : Dominic Edsall (Dom) | send e-mail
Meet :
Nearest Bus stop to Ginkakuji at 10am
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Cost :
Transportation to & from hike only.
